Conflict paper (3 pages Essay)

Application paper: Relationships and conflict

Now that you have gone over these chapters, read the abstract for the article You never leave your family in a fight: The impact of family of origin on conflict-behavior in romantic relationships by Koerner and Fitzpatrick.

Answer the following questions in essay format:

1. Based on the explanations given in the abstract, which conflict style did your family-of-origin exhibit? Give example(s).

2. As an adult, what conflict style do you exhibit in your current home environment? Compare and give example(s).

3. How could the information from this article be useful to you in current or future relationships? Be specific.

Guidelines: 3 typed pages (although length is not reflective of whether or not you have adequately answered the question). Place all identifying information on a title page. Provide specific communication examples in your responses. Refer to guidelines on syllabus. Have fun.