Define conflict in your own words. dentify and describe a situation where functional conflict occurred when you were a member of a group or team. It can be work, social, or academic in nature. Identify and describe a situation where dysfunctional conflict occurred when you were a member of a group or team. It can be work, social, or academic in nature. There are five conflict-handling styles in chapter 13, figure 13.4. Describe how you would have handled each example above if you were in charge. Use one of the styles as the basis of your answer. Explain why the style you chose would be effective