Constructive and Destructive Communication FCS 7

Believe it is hopeless to try to resolve conflicts.

• Shark

• Turtle

• Teddy Bear

• Fox

Avoid issues/situations causing conflict and persons involved in conflict.

• Shark

• Turtle

• Teddy Bear

• Fox

Believe it is easier to withdraw (physically and emotionally) from a conflict than  to face it.

• Shark

• Turtle

• Teddy Bear

• Fox

Overpower opponents by forcing them to accept their solution to the conflict.

• Shark

• Turtle

• Teddy Bear

• Fox

Seek to achieve own goals at all costs.

• Shark

• Turtle

• Teddy Bear

• Fox

Assume conflicts are solved by one person winning and one losing.

• Shark

• Turtle

• Teddy Bear

• Fox

Try to win by attacking, overpowering, overwhelming, and intimidating others.

• Shark

• Turtle

• Teddy Bear

• Fox

Not concerned with the needs of others.

• Shark

• Turtle

• Teddy Bear

• Fox

Smooth over conflict out of fear of harming the relationship.

• Shark

• Turtle

• Teddy Bear

• Fox

Believe conflict should be avoided in favor of harmony because conflict damages relationships.

• Shark

• Turtle

• Teddy Bear

• Fox