Question

“Two sisters want the last slice of cake. At first, they talk in an agitated state, then they shout at each other, and then one sister punches the other. The violent sister feels bad and apologises. The other sister forgives her, and they hug. Then they decide to share the cake. One sister cuts the cake and takes one of the pieces. The other sister takes the remaining piece. This sister thinks to herself that her slice was probably ever so slightly smaller.”

Answer the following questions:

1. In general terms, what was the cause of the conflict?
2. Was the conflict low-scale or high-scale?
3. What word describes the transition from talking to violence?
4. What conflict resolution style was used at the end?
5. What is one disadvantage of using this style?

Answer 1

The cake caused the conflict

Step-by-step explanation:

The elder sister could compromise a piece for her younger sister and understand that she is the elder one and should take care of the younger, It is the elder one's responsibility to take care of the younger sister, therefore sharing will not cause any violence and the sisters can have a peaceful conversation about sharing the cake

Answer 2

The cause of the conflict was the cake.

Step-by-step explanation:

The cake made them mad because it was the last slice and they didn't think of sharing it.