Interpersonal Conflict: The Nature of Conflict

Interpersonal Conflict by Wilmot & Hocker, 8th Ed. Chapter 1 defines conflict; discusses the important of the study of conflict; conflict prevention; destructive and constructive confict.

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Identify the Four Horsemen that set up the scene for destructive conflict.
Criticism Defensiveness Stonewalling Contempt mneumotic: When the horsemen delivered their criticism, I was defensive and set about to stonewall rather than show my contempt.
What four items set up a constructive complaint?
"I" statement Decribe undesirable behavior Use neutral, non judemental language Ask for specific, behavioral change mneumotic: I described his behavior in non judgemental language and asked for a specific change.
Esclatory Spiral
Begins as opposing views but deteriorates into strong feelings, usually anger and fear. Shifts into damaging the other person.
Avoidance Spiral
Less direct interaction Active avoidance of the other party Reduction of dependence Harboring or resement or disappointment Complaining to thir person about the other party.
Conflict
Expressed struggle between at least 2 interdependent parties who perceive incompatabile goals, scare resources, and interference from others in achieving their goals. Mnemonic: IRIS PIES = parties who are interdepedent and in an expressed struggle. Percieved incompatible goals, scrace resources or interference with goals.