Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Chapter 13
Conflict patterns was a very interesting section in chapter 13. There are 3 different types of conflict strategies, variety, continuity, and symmetry. Variety is how flexible people are during conflict. If there is a lack of flexibility is usually means that the individuals are dissatisfied. Continuity is the range of topics covered during conflict. Symmetry id the type of reciprocity of behavior, basically individuals treat others the way they are treated. In all these conflict patterns I tend to lean towards the variety one. I really don’t like any sort of conflict and I tend to be flexible in any sort of conflict that I may be in.
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Hi Carmen,
Being flexible during conflicts is a good thing, I think. I think what's probably not a good thing is conflict avoidance.
The Symmetry conflict pattern is rather enlightening. If people have the tendency to reciprocrate their partner's behavior, then we as individuals have the ability to promote appropriate and effective conflict management. If we approach our spouses, friends, etc. with respect and oppenness, they are likely to reciprocate those same qualities toward us.
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