• List 2-3 types of conflicts and provide examples.
• Discuss myths about conflict and communication.
• What underlying assumption about conflict does the four-part model of conflict reveal?
• What does it mean for you to take a communication perspective on conflict? Although you may typically respond to conflict in a certain way, it is believed that your behavior is most influenced by the interaction. Reflect on a conflict you experienced that left a profound impression in your life. Discuss the manner in which the situation escalated or deescalated due to the words and/or behaviors displayed by all parties involved in the conflict. Would you engage in the same manner today? If yes, why? If no, what would you change to ensure a better outcome?