Thursday, December 6, 2012

Week 16- Post 1


“Nothing is more dangerous than an idea when it is the only one we have”. I feel that most people have had a negative experience with conflict, and have made the assumption that all conflict results in harming the relationship. Because of this belief, people formed a negative view.  The idea that conflict is “unhealthy” influences how people react. A common reaction from this view is avoidance, and we know that this behavior only makes conflict worse.

I feel that once people start to move away from the assumption that conflict is bad, they may find themselves resolving conflict in a constructive way. As they start to change their perspective, people may be more likely to confront conflict, which helps lead to the resolution phase. If people were more aware that there are many approaches and strategies that they can use to resolve conflict, people would be more inclined to fix their problems.

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  1. HaleyADecember 9, 2012 at 4:43 PM

    Hi, Miss Leenie,
    I agree that most people think that conflict is negative because they reflect on the conflicts that have been harmful to their relationships. But, many people forget about the conflicts that aren't as serious, and end up teaching them more about the other person and strengthening the relationship. The key to recognizing the benefits of conflict is to understand that there are tools that one can use to prevent negative reactions and induce feelings of cooperation. I like that you mention confronting the conflict, because I think many people try to ignore or evade conflicts, which also adds to the negative perception that they are damaging. If people run from conflict, it doesn’t get solved and may even get worse. Well done!

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