Resolve Fights with Family and Friends by Understanding Conflict

According to the article, why do people closest to us have the greatest power to hurt us?

•  They know our weaknesses.

• They are the only ones we care about.

• They can influence how we feel about ourselves.

• They are more likely to abandon us.

What term do Canadian psychologists Judy Makinen and Susan Johnson use to describe the wounds caused by feeling betrayed or mistreated?

• Conflict injuries

• Emotional scars

• Attachment injuries

• Relationship damage

What is the main reason why conflicts in close relationships are difficult to resolve?

•  People are unwilling to forgive.

• People avoid addressing conflict directly.

• It is hard to balance individual needs with the relationship’s well-being.

• Conflicts often come from jealousy.

What is the conflict management style of a "Turtle" according to David W. Johnson?

• Aggressively pursuing their own goals.

• Seeking compromise with the other party.

• Withdrawing from conflict and abandoning goals.

• Working hard to find a mutually beneficial solution.

Which conflict style focuses on keeping peace by dropping personal goals to maintain the relationship?

• Sharks

• Foxes

• Turtles

• Teddy Bears

Which conflict management style is considered the most constructive for long-term relationships?

• Sharks

• Owls

• Foxes

• Turtles

What does the Mark Twain quote at the end of the article suggest about forgiveness?

• Forgiveness is a way to show weakness.

•  Forgiveness benefits both the forgiver and the person who caused harm.

• Forgiveness should only happen when the person is truly sorry.

• Forgiveness is an act of self-sacrifice.

 Which of the following is not a tool mentioned for reaching forgiveness in the article?

• Accepting personal responsibility.

• Understanding that all humans are fallible.

• Competing over who has suffered more.

• Acknowledging that other perspectives exist.