1. Explain how you would describe the overall communication climate between the main characters?
2. Give at least
three examples of a confirming message between two characters and identify the
type (recognition, acknowledgment, endorsement):
3. Give at least
three examples of a disconfirming message between two characters and identify
the type (impervious, interrupting, etc.):
4. Give examples of 2
types of defense-arousing messages based on Gibb’s Categories (evaluation,
etc.) and identify the type:
1.
2.
5. List three of the
main or side characters below and describe the main conflict styles (competing,
collaborating, etc.) of each one:
6. Give examples of 3
types of direct aggression (character attacks, physical attacks, etc.) and
identify the type:
1.
2.
3.
7. Give one example
of passive aggression and identify the category from page 389 in your text:
8. Name two
characters and describe the Relational Conflict Style between them (complementary,
symmetrical, etc.)? Would you consider
this conflict style generally constructive or destructive for the characters?
9. Give an example of
each of the destructive conflict patterns identified as “The Four Horsemen”:
Criticism:
Defensiveness:
Contempt:
Stonewalling:
10. List two characters and give an example of
how they could have used collaborative problem solving to minimize destructive
conflict for one of the problems they encountered:
For this assignment, watch the following film and relate topics regarding conflict presented in the class to interactions between characters in the film:
The Blind Side: The true story of Michael Oher, a homeless African-American boy who is adopted by a wealthy white family, the Tuohys. Michael begins to realize his potential with the support of the Tuohys and when he discovers football … but will it all unravel? NOTE: This video is available to rent on Amazon for a small fee.
Download the Conflict in television and movies.docx Conflict in television and movies.docx – Alternative Formats document and follow the instructions provided. Even if you have seen the film before, it is highly recommended you re-watch it with an eye toward this assignment.
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