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Middle School Conflict Resolution

Total questions: 17

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

We argued over where to go for dinner! I decided we could compromise on Chucky Cheese--because hey, pizza is not that bad! What conflict management style did I use?

a)

I attempted to find middle ground

b)

I did not consider the point of view of the other person

c)

I avoided the person entirely

2.

I got caught gossiping about my friend --- she knows it was me! I'm going to fake a stomach ached and spend the rest of the afternoon in the nurse's office. What conflict management style did I use?

a)

I will give up on some of my concerns and agree to concerns of the other person

b)

I argued the merits of my position

c)

I tried to ignore the conflict until it went away

3.

My teacher made a request to turn all devices down to low volume for the "good of group plan" and I argued unfairness---and slammed my Chromebook shut.

a)

I kept talking to my teacher until we found a solution

b)

I asserted my point of view and did not cooperate

c)

I withdrew from the situation even though it did not help me solve anything

4.

Fill in the blank:

Conflict begins when someone intrudes in another person's ____________.

a)

spaghetti

b)

comfort zone

c)

nothing, everything is ZEN

5.

Fill in the blank:

Comfort zones are defined by a ________set of beliefs.

a)

diverse

b)

comical

c)

there are no comfort zones this is school

6.

Fill in the blank:

When beliefs are __________, conflict arises.

a)

non threatening

b)

pudding

c)

challenged

7.

Fill in the blank:

___________ is a part of most conflict, either as a primary emotion or a secondary emotion

a)

Anger

b)

reptiles

c)

Cursing

8.

Fill in the blank:

Relationships often __________ after a successfully-handled conflict resolution.

a)

plummet

b)

flourish

c)

revert to the metric system

9.

Fill in the blank:

Conflict resolution habits can be ___________.

a)

made out of jello

b)

made into 3D dinosaurs

c)

learned

10.

Fill in the blank:

Any _____________ has the potential to be incredibly destructive to a relationship.

a)

fast food restaurant

b)

conflict

c)

casserole

11.

Fill in the blank:

Managed in the wrong way, conflict can lead to __________ and __________ between people.

a)

mashed potatoes and gravy

b)

peanut butter and jelly

c)

extreme actions and reactions

12.

Define respect:

a)

a form of criticism

b)

a positive feeling of esteem followed by actions

c)

a great song from long ago

13.

Define non-constructive criticism:

a)

controlled by others

b)

this thing where you need a yellow hard hat and safety goggles

c)

negative judgement about someone's character or merits

14.

Define influence and control:

a)

controlled by thoughts, feelings, or actions

b)

popularity

c)

the zombie apocalypse

15.

Define physical resources:

a)

sports in the gym

b)

leftovers

c)

resources that help people feel safe and secure

16.

Define hostility:

a)

a bad plate of Thai cuisine

b)

treating others with aggressive and unkind ways

c)

miniature pincher puppies

17.

Choose the best answer:

Conflict escalates because of two reasons:

a)

1.) Some people have peanut allergies

2.) Some people have gluten allergies

b)

1.) because of the negative ways people are treated by others

2.) or by the ways they treat other people

c)

1.) it is my mom's fault

2.) it is still my mom's fault