Chapter 4: Decision Making Lesson 3: Resolving Conflicts Exercise #1 – Types of Conflict

Directions: For each of the scenarios listed below, identify the type of conflict.

1. Dwayne argues with his parents about clothes. His parents think some of his clothes look inappropriate, but Dwayne says everyone else is wearing the same style.

2. Abby’s manager yelled at her for leaving work early. Abby got permission from her boss a week ago to leave early for a doctor’s appointment.

3. Tim and his older brother never got along. One day his brother calls him “zit face.” Instead of laughing it off or trading insults, Tim punches his brother and knocks out a tooth.

4. Harry’s two teenage sons are arguing again. One son wants Harry to give him a ride to a movie at 7pm and the other wants Harry to drive him to meet a friend at the train station at 7pm.

5. The teacher punished the whole class after two students got into a fist fight.

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