Assignment task:
Reflection Instructions: Answer each question in paragraph form. Support your responses with relevant information from the assigned chapter and your experiences. Information should be cited in-text and should include the author and page number. Book: Cahn, D. D., & Abigail, R. A. (2014). Managing conflict through communication (5th Edition). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education, Inc.
1. Is it possible to view interpersonal conflicts positively? Can you give an example of a time when you experienced a positive conflict?
2. What real-world implications of saying "conflicts need not get out of hand?" Under what conditions might you see escalating conflict as acceptable? Why?
3. What metaphor could describe your current attitude toward conflict? Would you like that metaphor to change in any way? Why or why not?
4. Share one thing you learned or became more mindful of from this chapter that you would like to apply towards a future conflict. What benefit(s) do you foresee?