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V A common use source of conflict
for an individual is a goal that has
both positive and negative features,
or two or more competing goals.
Whereas in frustration motives are
blocked before the goal is reached,in
goal conflict two or more motives
block one another.
V A Situation in which an individual is confronted by
divergent role expectations.
V APPROACH-AVOIDANCE CONFLICT Ê
nformation deficiency
V Role incompatibility
nvironmental stress
V PERSONAL DIFFERENCES A common
source of interpersonal conflict is personal
differences, because every person brings a unique
(and often incompatible) set of values,
perceptions and expectations to the table.
V INFORMATION DEFICIENCY Another
source of interpersonal conflict is informational
deficiencies. Communications are not always
received, may be misinterpreted or different
conclusions may be drawn based on past
experiences.
ROLE INCOMPATIBILITY Role
incompatibility may be a cause of interpersonal
conflict because of differences between the goals and
responsibilities assigned to an individual and what
the individual would rather be doing.