Art of Thinking: Conflict Management Quiz

Idris and Giannis are going to the movies this weekend. Idris wants to watch a scary movie, but Giannis wants to watch a comedy. Idris says if they go see a scary movie, he will not go with Giannis. What type of conflict management skill is Idris using? Explain your thinking.

Complete the statement. (Circle one) Conflict management involves using __________ to handle disagreements or problems with others.

• Discussions

• Strategies

• Resources

True or False? (Circle one) Conflict is a situation where things or people agree and get along. ( True / False )

• True

• False

Aisha, Stephon and Riley get to watch 30 minutes of television before bed. Aisha and Stephon want to watch videos on YouTube, but Riley would prefer to watch Frozen. Aisha and Stephon agree to watch Frozen because Riley is the youngest and may start crying if she does not get her way. What conflict management skill did Aisha and Stephon use?

• Collaborating

• Compromising

• Accommodating

• Competing

Shakira, Darius, Anna and Hanh are assigned to the same group for a science project. They must present their research on a poster. Shakira and Hanh want to use white, while Darius and Anna want to use blue. They decide to use a white poster and write in a blue marker. What conflict management skill did the group use?

• Collaborating

• Compromising

• Accommodating

• Competing