Conflict Can Reveal Unexpected Qualities in an Individual

Conflict is all around us, and with conflict comes change. This idea is shown in real life, books, movies, and more. The book Among the Hidden and the real life conflict in South Sudan both show this idea. Conflict leads to change.

Conflict is one of many challenges in everyday life. It is presented to us in many ways such as trying to figure out how to get your homework done on time, finding a way to win the football game, or something just as simple as trying to get out of doing your chores. However, there are times in everyone's life where your conflict is beyond the norm. These could include standing up to your school bully, trying to save someone’s life, or as many would say the greatest conflict in human history, the Nazis rise to power. There are many ways to solve a conflict in general no matter how morally wrong it is. However, history has shown time and time again that the best way to solve a conflict is to stand up to it while also

It is naturally human to experience conflict, we will all be forced to respond to conflict at various times and various forms throughout the course of our lives, and in order to live serenely we attempt to avoid and resolve conflict. Those who experience moral conflict are truly

A conflict can start when a person or group feels hatred or jealousy against a family, race, or country. This is what usually drives a person to lash out and hurt others. When this happens, it can affect people in many ways. My question is, how does conflict affect us individually?

It´s easier to find ways to predict it, prevent it, transform it, and resolve it. In a book the dynamic character cannot change without conflict, conflict helps the character to grow and understand to better them. If there was never conflict life would be mundane because nothing would change. It’s essential for innovation because it increases the number of ideas available for potential modernization. Conflict is a learning experience to help us learn what is right and what is wrong. If America did not have the American Revolution then we would not be a nation nor a democracy. If there was no Civil War African Americans would have no legal rights. Conflict build a person's character up. Most people do not listen with the intent to understand; they listen with the intent to reply. Every kind of conflict produces creative thinking, if it wasn’t for conflict you wouldn’t know half the things you know today, it’s the only thing that gives a solution to a problem, People tend to feel as if they don’t have a say anymore, but when they try to change things but no emulations are acted upon. So, these daily matters have no change.

Hi Barnedia, in your discussion, you mentioned that the way an individual responds to a conflict depends on his or her life experience, personal growth and development, and upbringing. I agree with that statement, however, you point out that all person involves in a conflict do not experience the four stages, to which I will have to disagree. Considering the four stages of a conflict, Frustration, Conceptualization, action, and outcome, everyone passes through these stages. Yoder-wise (2015). In order for a conflict to arise, someone has to be frustrated about something, has his or her conception of the situation. An action will be taken whether it’s by avoidance, accommodation, compromising or cooperating and this depends on they life experience

My reaction does not carry much consistency among conflicts that have similar characteristics because I react to the person not the conflict. I read people instead of situations because it allows for recognition of what the other’s participation in the conflict might entail. A person’s stature and the longevity of a relationship also influences my initial reaction to conflict. For instance, if addressing a similar issue with two very different personality types of people my response would be reflective of the individual and the characteristics of our relationship, not the

An example of Negative conflict is the murder of James Foley. Although this event was obviously not a positive one, a few positive outcomes may have came from such a tragedy. According to the oxford dictionary a ‘Crucible’ is defined as: A situation of severe trial, or in which different elements interact, leading to the creation of something new.

If someone is inclined to act upon conflict, it may not just result in unwanted formalities, but also cause repetition of this act. The best way to respond to conflict is by staying positive because it can improve health,

How do you deal with conflict, positively or negatively? Many people find ways to deal with conflict positively, but in the midst of conflict, many also deal with it negatively. As an example, Anne Frank dealt with conflict in a positive attitude even though she passed away in the end. The excerpts in, “Dear Mrs. Breed” also showed how the children in camps had positive outlooks on their own situation. It is better than dealing with conflict in a negative way.

Depending on the situation is how people decide to respond to conflict. Not everyone responds to conflict the same way you might respond to it. If you have a lot of knowledge then you might decide to respond to conflict with intelligence. If you are a person that really believes in themselves then you might decide to respond to conflict with positive thinking or attitude. But if you know that you are that one person that is daring you might respond to conflict with bravery or courage. People though decide to respond to conflict with friends and or family because we all at least have a mom, dad, siblings, aunt, uncle, grandma, grandpa, or even a dog that you care about and count on. In the stories Anne Frank’s Diary, Maus, and Hiroshima they

QP provided William with a CBT activity geared towards dealing with conflict. QP explained to William that the activity will teach him how to deal with conflict by speaking up and decreasing tattling and need for adult intervention. QP examined with William, how he respond to anger situations. QP encouraged William in discussing how he workout different anger situations. QP asked William, if he has tried negotiating with his parents over a situation instead or respond to it by being angry and aggressive. QP asked William to list some situations and events that cause him to get angry. QP discussed with William cues to make good choices when in conflict situation. QP discussed with William alternatives to getting into fights and conflict situations.

One of the most deadly shooting rampage in U.S history (CNN USA) Twenty- three-year old Virginia tech gunman named Seung Hui Cho had been relentlessly teased and bullied throughout middle school and high school. Seung Hui Cho was extremely angry with his classmates and went on a rampage. He felt more rage against his classmates who were wealthier and when the shooting occurred he went against the rich. Cho makes a statement saying the reason he shot and killed was due to the fact he thought they were “brats” and “snobs.” The real reason Seung Hui Cho went on a rampage is due to his own insecurities about his upbringing and feeling shame about his parents who ran a dry-cleaning business, and felt that the reason he was being bullied at school was because he came from a lower socioeconomic family. “Seung Hui Cho also felt his race played a large role in his bullying, many racial comments were projected towards Seung Hui Cho, till it pushed him towards a rampage”

Nobody is immune to conflict in their life. Conflict is defined as a struggle or a clash between opposing forces. People can deal with conflict mentally and physically. There is conflict faced in the passages “Anne Frank The Diary of a Young Girl” by Anne Frank, Anne has to go into hiding with her family and friends while they are being persecuted in Germany and “Dear Miss Breed” by Joanne Oppenheim, the correspondence between the librarian Clara Breed and young Japanese Americans during World War ll. In these passages, the main response to conflict was maintaining a constructive attitude. However, while many people do not believe that attitude has any effect on the success of the situation, conserving a positive

The transition from rationality to irrationality can alter in an instance. As a conflict analysis and resolution major, my level of rationale when dealing with conflict continues to grow. Unfortunately, I have not always been able to make the distinction between rational thought and emotionally influenced irrational decisions. My inability to separate emotion from a personal conflict is a pattern I observed over the years. Granted, I am growing in my ability to express myself without letting my emotions drive me in a negative way. I am in no way saying that being completely unemotional or unbiased is possible; however, as I see how crucial it is to express my thoughts in a rational