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Comm 1020
Final Exam Chapter 7
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Communication
Undergraduate 1
05/02/2011

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Conflict
Definition
is a negative interaction between two or more interdependent people that is rooted in some disagreement or perceived disagreement
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Unproductive conflict
Definition
 is conflict that is managed poorly and has a negative impact on the individuals and relationship.
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Productive conflict
Definition

 is conflict that is managed effectively and may even have benefits.

1. Productive conflict fosters healthy debate.

2. Productive conflict leads to better decision making.

3. Productive conflict spurs relationship growth

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Conflict triggers
Definition

events or scenarios that cause conflict

 

1.Misunderstandings or errors of percepti

2.Unbalanced costs and rewards

3. Incompatible goals between partners

4. Provocation

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Unbalanced costs and rewards
Definition
 believing that you are putting more into the relationship than you are getting in return
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Provocation
Definition
the intentional instigation of conflict that arises when one party demonstrates aggression, a person’s identity feels threatened, fairness is lacking, one partner is incompetent, or the relationship is threatened
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Power dynamics
Definition
affect relationships in which there is an imbalance of power between the partners
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 Attitudes toward conflict
Definition
can influence how willing individuals are to discuss disagreements and how productively they handle conflict.
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Communication climate
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is the atmosphere or feeling that conflicts tend to produce
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Uncertain climates
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form when at least one party is unclear, vague, tentative, or awkward about the goals, expectations, and potential outcomes of the conflict situation
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Defensive climates
Definition
occur when the people involved feel threatened
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Supportive climates
Definition
are ideal because they offer communicators a chance to honestly and considerately explore the issues involved in the conflict situation.
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 Individualist cultures
Definition
emphasize individual needs, rights, and identity over those of the collective or group.
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Collectivistic cultures
Definition
emphasize group identity and needs above those of the individuals involved
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Communication channels
Definition
can affect conflict in that certain channels are more appropriate for addressing and resolving tense issues and situations
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Flaming
Definition
is the posting of online messages that are deliberately insulting or hostile
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Cyberbullying
Definition
 is abusive attacks conducted through electronic channels
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Escapist strategies
Definition
avoid direct conflict and are good for quick resolutions, but they may leave issues unresolved.
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Challenging strategies
Definition
promote the interests of individuals who use assertiveness to get their own
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Cooperative strategies
Definition

benefit the relationship, serve mutual rather than individual goals, and strive to produce solutions that benefit both parties. They can be attained in various ways:

1.Focusing on the issues rather than attacking individuals (verbal aggressiveness)

2. Probing (asking questions that encourage specific and precise answers) and playing devil’s advocate (pointing out worst-case scenarios)

 3. Considering options and alternatives

 4. Considering the importance of the outcome

5. Reassuring the other party of the intent to resolve the conflict cooperatively

 

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Compromise
Definition
may involve trading or random selection, both parties give up something to gain something.
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win-win
Definition
A solution that satisfies all parties
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 lose-lose
Definition
solution has no winner
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Separation
Definition
 Involves removing oneself from a situation or relationship and is a clear way to end a co
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Allocation of power
Definition
is to mutually decide which of you have the power to make certain decisions in the relationship.
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