Ch. #7 - Resolving Conflicts and Preventing Violence (Jr. High)

Definition: A disagreement between people with opposing viewpoints, interests, or needs.

• Conflict

• Prejudice

• Bullying

Definition: A negative and unjustly formed opinion.

• Conflict

• Bullying

• Prejudice

Definition: Working together.

• Negotiation

• Collaborate

• Compromise

Definition: When both sides in a conflict agree to give up something to reach a solution that will satisfy everyone.

• Compromise

• Negotiation

• Mediation

Definition: Resolving conflicts by using another person or persons to help reach a solution that is acceptable to both sides.

• Mediation

• Negotiation

• Bullying

Definition: The process of talking directly to the other person to resolve a conflict.

• Collaborate

• Negotiation

• Mediation

Definition: A promise not to take sides.

• Neutrality

• Compromise

• Mediation

Identify some sources of conflict.

• Peer Pressure

• Revenge

• Differences in Values

• Prejudice

• Not Liking the Person

Identify some reasons that teens argue.

• Sports

• Property

• Hurt Feelings

• Territory

Identify the signs of conflict.

• Disagreement

• Thoughts

• Strong Emotions

• Body Language & Behavior