Part 1: The Five Conflict Types
1. Pseudo conflicts:
Pseudo conflicts are not considered as real conflicts, but they are seen as conflicts. “Pseudo conflicts can result from two causes: faulty assumptions and false dilemmas” (Cheesebro, O’Connor, & Rios, 2010. p.160). This conflict occurs when two people are having an argument about the same thing only because there is a misunderstanding and misperception of what the other person is saying. They do not realize they are arguing about the same thing because of their own misconceptions. This conflict can be easily fixed if people could just understand each other better.
2. Fact conflicts:
“Fast conflicts are at hand when individuals disagree about information that could easily be verified” (Cheesebro, O’Connor, & Rios, 2010, p. 160). Being misinformed causes this, because there is not enough information to be able to make good decisions or determine what information is relevant. This conflict is also caused from disagreements on information that is collected and how it is communicated.
3. Ego conflicts:
“Ego conflicts occur when a dispute centers on status or power” (Cheesebro, O’Connor, & Rios, 2010, p. 161). This conflict happens when one person picks on other people, because he or she thinks that they are better than other’s. To avoid this form of conflict, or fix easily, do not believe you are better than anyone. There is no one who is better than anyone else, because everyone is equal whether those people believe it or not. Since there are some who do feel like they are better than others, ego conflicts will start happening.
4. Value conflicts:
“Value conflicts focus on personal beliefs that you hold near and dear” (Cheesebro, O’Connor, & Rios, 2010, p. 161). Value conflicts occur when two people or groups have different views towards something. One example would be if different groups or people have their own opinion on what is good or bad. If a group or...