4) Multiple Approach-Avoidance Conflicts
This type is most common of conflicts that adults have. This type of conflict is faced with a number of alternatives and each one is positive or negative. An example of this is making a visit to a foreign city. What will you see one what day and when? If you have children, they will also want to see various things. This means that you must constantly be making decisions. This is not an earth-shaking dilemma, but for each place visited, this is a decision to be made with a positive and negative aspect.
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Multiple approach-avoidance conflict occurs when an individual is simultaneously attracted to and repelled by two or more goals. This conflict arises when each option has both positive and negative aspects, making the decision-making process more challenging. It can lead to feelings of ambivalence and indecision due to the competing desires and fears associated with each goal.
Aproach-approach conflict: a choice must be made between two attractive goals. The problem is that you can choose just one of the two goals Avoidance-aviodance conflict: a choice must be made between two unattractive goals. ("caught between a rock and a hard place") Approach-avoidance conflict: a choice must be made about whether to pursue a single goal that has both attractive and unattractive aspects.
Potential conflict refers to a situation where there is a possibility of conflict arising but it has not yet escalated. Actual conflict, on the other hand, is a situation where there is clear evidence of disagreement or tension between parties.
Active listening is an effective conflict resolution technique where you focus on understanding the other person's perspective by listening attentively and without interruption. This helps in demonstrating empathy and creating a space for open communication to resolve conflicts.
Functional conflict refers to conflict that is constructive and leads to positive outcomes such as innovation and improved communication, while dysfunctional conflict is destructive and hinders organizational performance or relationships. Functional conflict can lead to creativity and improved decision-making, while dysfunctional conflict can lead to low morale and decreased productivity.
Intrapersonal conflict is conflict that occurs within an individual, involving internal struggles or issues like decision-making dilemmas or conflicting values. Interpersonal conflict is conflict that arises between people, often due to differences in opinions, beliefs, or needs, and can impact relationships and communication dynamics.