Homework Assignment 1: Alex and Melinda: Values Conflict and Ethical Choice

FIRST, watch the video “Alex and Melinda: Values Conflict and Ethical Choices.”

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Alex and Melinda: Values Conflict and Ethical Choices.wmv (High-Res)

Alex and Melinda: Values Conflict and Ethical Choices.mov (High-Res)

NEXT, answer the following questions. Pages 404-417 in Chapter 15 of the text will be helpful.

QUESTIONS

Answers to the questions below should be fully developed, well organized, correctly spelled and grammatically correct. Grades will reflect both the content and writing mechanics demonstrated.

Identify and briefly describe the three basic forms of conflict. What form(s) of conflict is (are) Alex and Melinda involved in?

Identify and briefly describe the four major causes of conflict. Which of these causes are responsible for Alex and Melinda’s conflict?

Identify and briefly describe the five types of reactions to conflict. Which reactions are Alex and Melinda each attempting to take in their conflict?

Did Alex appear to understand Melinda’s needs and expectations? Why or why not?

What went wrong with this “ negotiation” situation?

Describe what you think Alex’t t t s needs are in this situation.

What might Alex have done to make things better? What might Melinda have done to make things better.