Glencoe Managing Life Skills Chapter 7 Conflict Resolution Skills Chapter 7 Conflict Resolution Skills 1 Section 7.1 Consequences of Conflict Section 7.2

Glencoe Managing Life Skills Chapter 7 Conflict Resolution Skills

Chapter 7 Conflict Resolution Skills

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Section 7.1

Consequences of Conflict

Section 7.2

Settling Conflicts

Chapter 7

Chapter Conflict Resolution Skills7



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There are many different causes of conflicts. Although some results of conflict can be positive, many results are negative. Violence is the most extreme negative result.

Section 7.1 Consequences of Conflict



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Content Vocabulary Academic Vocabulary

conflictpower struggleprejudiceviolencebully

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Why Conflicts Happen

• Some conflicts can be easily resolved, but others can lead to disagreements or violence.

conflict

A clash between people who have opposing ideas or interests. violence

Physical force used to injure or abuse someone.



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Why Conflicts Happen

• A power struggle happens when different people or groups feel a need to be in control.

• Prejudice is an unfair judgment of others made without knowing all the facts.

power struggle

When multiple individuals or groups feel a need to be in control.

prejudice

An unfair judgment made without knowing all the facts.



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Results of conflict

• Conflicts can have both positive and negative results.

• Negative results include negative emotions, stress, hurtful words, damaged relationships, and violence.

Name some positive results that can come from conflict.



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Violence

• Bullies may need help dealing with their own insecurities and anger.

• Seek help from bullying from trusted adults.

How can bullying at school affect your ability to achieve your educational and personal goals?



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It is best to prevent conflicts before they develop by adapting your behavior and examining your attitude. If a conflict cannot be avoided, try resolving it through negotiation or mediation.

Section 7.2 Conflict Prevention



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Content Vocabulary Academic Vocabulary

peer educationnegotiationwin-win solutionmediationpeer mediation

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Conflict Prevention

• The best way to deal with conflict is to keep it from happening.

• Conflicts may escalate into bigger disagreements or violence.

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Conflict Prevention

• Often, it is easiest to adapt your behavior to match the other person’s.

• Self-awareness can help you adjust your attitude.

What are some questions to ask yourself when you look to adjust your attitude?



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Conflict Prevention

• Violence is never acceptable in settling differences.

• Warning signs of violence include drug and alcohol use, prejudice, social withdrawal, and threats.



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Conflict Resolution

• Find a fair solution that is considerate of both sides of an argument.

• Preserve the relationship if it can continue healthfully.

• Strengthen your existing relationships by keeping communication open and respectful.



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Conflict Resolution

• A win-win solution benefits everyone involved.• Sometimes, a solution to a conflict cannot be

reached between the parties involved.• A third party may be needed to help resolve the

situation.

win-win solution A solution that benefits everyone involved and has no real drawbacks for anyone.



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Conflict Resolution

• Many schools have a peer mediation program to help resolve conflicts.

peer mediation A process in which specially trained students help other students resolve conflicts peacefully.



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Chapter Summary Section 7.1

• Conflicts happen between people with different ideas or interests.

• Causes of conflicts include poor communication, power struggles, personality differences, jealousy, and prejudice.

Consequences of Conflicts



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• Sometimes conflict can lead to positive outcomes, but many times it results in negative consequences, including violence.

• Prevent violence by educating yourself, finding resources, seeing warning signs, reporting potential violence, and avoiding gang influence.

Consequences of Conflicts



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• The best way to deal with conflicts is to prevent them.

• Adapt your behavior and examine your attitude.• Try to find fair solutions and preserve relationships

when a fair resolution can be made.

Settling Conflicts



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• Negotiation and compromise can work when people communicate about a problem to find a fair solution.

• Mediation can help when people are unable to resolve a conflict on their own.

• Peer mediation is used by schools to settle differences between students.

Settling Conflicts



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ReviewReview

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Do you remember the vocabulary terms from this chapter? Use the following slides to check your knowledge of the definitions.

The slides in this section include both English and Spanish terms and definitions.



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conflict conflictoA clash among people who have opposing ideas or interests.

Un choque entre personas que tienen ideas o intereses distintos.

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power struggle lucha de poderWhen multiple individuals or groups feel a need to be in control

Cuando varios individuos o grupos sienten la necesidad de estar en control.

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prejudice prejuicio

An unfair judgment made without knowing all the facts.

Un juicio injusto que se hace sin conocer todos los hechos.

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violence violencia

Physical force used to injure or abuse someone.

Fuerza fisica usada para herir o maltratar a alguien.

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bully bravucónAn aggressive person who intimidates, abuses, or mistreats people.

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Una persona agresiva que intimida, abusa, o maltrata a otras personas.



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peer education educación entre paresA program that is based on the principle of teens teaching teens.

Un programa basado en el principio de adolescentes que enseñan a otros adolescentes.

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negotiation negociación

Communication about a problem with the goal of finding a solution.

Comunicación sobre un problema con el objetivo de encontrar una solución.

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win-win solution solución de ganancia mutual

A solution that benefits everyone involved and has no real drawbacks for anyone.

Una solución que beneficia a todos los involucrados y en la que nadie sale perdiendo.

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mediation mediación Settling a conflict with the help of a neutral third party.

Terminar un conflicto con la ayuda de un tercer actor neutral.

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Peer mediation mediación entre compañeros

A process in which specially trained students help other students resolve conflicts peacefully.

Proceso por el cual estudiantes capacitados ayudan a otros compañeros a resolver conflictos pacificamente.

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trivial trivial

Minor or unimportant. Menor o sin importancia.

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progress progresar

Move forward or advance.

Moverse hacia adelante o avanzar.

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adapt adaptarChange to fit. Cambiar para ajustarse.

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project proyectar

Display outwardly. Mostrar hacia el exterior.

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