Although conflicts are not necessarily bad, it is important to be able to resolve them as well as possible. Think back to a recent conflict you have been involved in, and:a. Based on what you have learned from the text, list the mistakes you think you made in trying to resolve it.b. Describe how you could have done things differently if you had used some of the techniques outlined in the text.
What will be an ideal response?
Some techniques for resolving conflict include stopping and listening, listening for the real message, admitting partial responsibility, showing that you're listening, acknowledging your anger, asking for clarification, making your requests explicit, and always remembering that life is not a zero-sum game, so go for the win-win solution.
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A. the need to place a child with the same sex parent B. the parent's ability to provide stable continuing involvement in the same residential area C. if a particular parent wishes to have sole custody D. all of the above are correct
The controversial theory put forth by Judith Harris in her book The Nurture Assumption says that ______.
a. all peer influence is toward antisocial behavior and there are no positive developmental outcomes that result from adolescent friendships b. peers have no impact on adolescent socialization and everything important that happens is the result of what happens in the family c. being the victim of a bully is actually beneficial to children and adolescents because it builds resilience d. the effect of parents on children's development has been significantly overestimated and the primary force in socialization is the influence of peers
The number of children diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has increased substantially.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
As the number of items on a test increases, coefficient alpha tends to _____.
a. Increase b. Decrease c. Stay the same d. No longer be important