If you decide to complete this exercise alone, simply follow the instructions below. If you decide to have another person complete this exercise as well, print a hard copy of this document or simply send him or her a copy via e-mail. The person should answer the questions based on his or her perception of how you perceive and manage conflict.
Instructions
Complete each of the phrases below with a short response, phrase, or word. Do not be afraid to offer spontaneous answers, and be as honest as possible. Remember, there are no right or wrong answers.
1. Conflict is . . .
2. The time I felt best about dealing with conflict was when . . .
3. When someone disagrees with me about something important or challenges me in front of others, I usually . . .
4. When I get angry, I . . .
5. The most important outcome of conflict for me is . . .
6. I usually react to negative criticism by . . .
7. When I confront someone I care about, I . . .
8. I feel most vulnerable during a conflict when . . .
9. When someone avoids conflict with me, I . . .
10. My greatest strength in handling conflict is . . .
11. Something I have learned about myself during this sharing is . . .
12. I sometimes avoid unpleasant situations by . . .
13. I am most likely to confront people in situations such as . . .
14. My greatest weaknesses in handling conflict is . . .
15. When I think about confronting a potentially unpleasant person, I . . .
16. I avoid directly confronting someone when . . .
17. I would like to handle conflict better by improving my . . .
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