7.1 Understanding Conflict

It's a disagreement between people with opposing viewpoints, interests, or needs.

• Peer pressure

• Compromise

• Conflict

• Serendipity

Three reasons why teens argue. (select all that apply)

• hurt feelings

• family values

• territory

• property

A negative and unjustly formed opinion.

• prejudice

• disagreement

• revenge

• risk behavior

What are three signs that a conflict is starting?

• calling nicknames

• disagreement

• strong emotions

• body language and behavior

When there is a conflict, it's better to...

• suggest a positive solution.

• let them alone.

• watch how it will end up.

• speak for someone in the conflict.

When some teens are urging others to fight or heat up the conflict instead of trying to solve it.

• revenge

• peer pressure

• racism

• strong emotions

It arises when there is a disagreement or someone hurt your feelings.

• body language

• peer pressure

• hormones

• strong emotions

If teens are left out of activities or if his/her best friend pays attention to someone else.

• territory

• hurt feelings

• revenge

• peer pressure

When a teen uses your possessions without asking for permission.

• revenge

• peer pressure

• property

• differences in values

A conflict is helpful when... (select all that apply).

• raise issues that need to be worked out.

• help people to see the consequences of their behaviors.

• they see the revenge accomplished.

• build stronger relationships.