Handling Conflict with Friends

What is the first step in problem-solving?

• Assess if the problem is solved.

• Identify the problem

Your class is reviewing the homework and your teacher called on you for an answer, but you forgot to do the assignment. What should you do?

• Look at your classmate's paper for the answer.

• Admit that you forgot to do your homework.

What is the fifth step in problem-solving?

• Come up with at least two solutions.

• Assess if the problem is solved.

You found out a friend lied to you. Your feelings are hurt. What should you do?

• Stop talking to your friend and hang out with a new friend.

• Explain to your friend how they hurt your feelings and hope they apologize.

You notice your friend's shoulders are slumped, they are looking at the ground and frowning. What could you say to them?

• " You look upset. Is something wrong?"

• "What's wrong with you anyway?"

What is the third step in problem-solving?

• Pick the best solution to try.

• Come up with at least two solutions.

Your brother took your video game without asking and broke it. What should you do?

• Take something of his without asking and break it on purpose so he knows how you feel?

• Explain how you feel and ask if your brother can buy you a new video game.

What is the second step of problem-solving?

• Determine how big the problem is.

• Come up with at least two solutions.

A friend invited you to hang out at the mall this weekend, but you already made plans with another friend. What should you do?

• See if your other friend is interested in going to the mall too.

• Cancel plans with your other friend and go to the mall.

What is the fourth step of problem-solving?

• Come up with at least two solutions.

• Pick the best solution to try.