PSYCHOLOGY OF CONFLICTS * What is conflict? * This is a state of opposition, disagreement or incompatibility between two or more people or groups of people, which is sometimes characterized by physical violence. * It is also an inevitable part of our life.

* TYPES OF CONFLICT A. Approach-approach conflicts * Occur under two conditions: people attracted about equally to goals. But, carrying out one goal means abandoning the other.
Example: You have to choose between buying a car or travelling to Europe. On the same night you want to attend a party and a movie. * Research suggest that approach-approach conflict are easier to resolve than any other type. B. Avoidance-avoidance conflict * When a person is simultaneously repelled by two goals and obliged to select one. * This conflict arouse a great deal of anxiety typically, and they are difficult to resolve. Example: you must choose to clean your room or do the dishes. * Research shows that as organism approach an unattractive choice, it becomes more repellent. C. Single approach-approach conflict * When a person is attracted to and repelled by one goal. Example: An otherwise appealing career may require a lot of education. A luxurious car is costly. Should I have the dentist take care of my cavity? * These conflicts also are difficult to resolve and generates much anxiety. D. Double approach-avoidance conflict * Have two goals, each with good and bad points. Example: Should I go out with Agne or Lina? Agne is intelligent but hard to talk while Lina is talkative but simple. * This is anxiety-provoking and hard to resolve. E. Interpersonal conflict * Refers to a conflict between two individuals. * This is occurs typically due to how people are different to one another. * It is a natural occurrence which can eventually help in personal growth or developing your relationships with others. F. Intrapersonal conflict * Occurs within an individual. The experience takes place in the thoughts , values, principles and emotions. G. Intragroup conflict * this is a type of conflict that happens among individuals within a team. * The incompatibilities and misunderstandings among this individuals lesd to an intragroup conflict. H. Intergroup conflict * Takes place when a misunderstanding arises among different teams within an organization. CONFLICT may seem to be a problem to some, but this isn’t how conflict should be perceived. On the other hand, it is an opportunity for growth and can be an effective means of opening up among groups or individuals. However, when conflict begins to draws back productivity and gives way to more conflict, then conflict management would be needed to come up with RESOLUTION.