Understanding Conflict
A worksheet for 7th graders to explore the causes, types, and resolutions of conflicts.
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Understanding Conflict
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet will help you understand different aspects of conflict.
1. Which of the following is often a root cause of conflict between groups?
Shared interests
Scarcity of resources
Mutual respect
Effective communication
2. A disagreement or argument, often prolonged, is called a .
3. When two parties cannot agree and a neutral third party helps them find a solution, this process is known as .
4. All conflicts lead to negative outcomes.
True
False
5. Describe one common strategy for resolving conflict peacefully.
Match the term on the left with its definition on the right.
6. Negotiation
a. Disagreement between individuals or groups
7. Mediation
b. Discussion aimed at reaching an agreement
8. Conflict
c. Intervention in a dispute to resolve it