Sunday, April 1, 2007

conflict psychology


Where ever people gather and interact there will be differences of opinion, conflict, disagreements, disputes and arguments. It's a normal part of human functioning. We all have a tendency to shy away from conflict or view it as a negative process.
Moreover, conflict is described as a state of opposition, disagreement or incompatibility between two or more people or groups of people, which is sometimes characterized by physical violence.
Furthermore, there are many different kinds of conflicts. For instance, intrapersonal, interpersonal, emotional, group, organizational, community, intra-state, international, environmental, ideological, diplomatic, economic, military, religious-based conflicts and many other.
No doubt, there are many reasons that cause a conflict. However, I'd like to mention just two of them. One of the most common causes is competition for limited resources. Also, ineffective communication is a great contribution to conflict too.
Equally important is to know that unsolved conflict can have a number of consequences such as frustration, lack of cooperation, intimidation, lost opportunities, etc.
Despite the fact there are many negative things about conflict, still there are some ways to cope with it. Here's one:


  1. Nullify emotion

  2. Explore the reasons for the conflict

  3. Consider alternatives

  4. Agree on most appropriate

  5. Implement the chosen one

  6. Evaluate solution

In conclusion, it seems as though we are surrounded by violence, angry people and so on..But maybe we could be a little bit more respectful and tolerant for each other.Then perhaps we could help make life a little more harmonious.


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Thanks for help;) :


http://www.dushkin.com/connectext/psy/ch15/conflict.mhtml


http://conflict911.com/cgi-bin/links/jump.cgi?ID=11671


http://conflict911.com/guestconflict/coolconflict.htm


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conflict

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