Conflict may be defined as interpersonal when the
A)disagreement is between or among interdependent people.
B) goals of the individuals are compatible.
C) goals of the individuals are not related.
D)disagreement may affect one party but not the other.

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Interpersonal conflict arises when there is a disagreement between interdependent people, that is, when their goals, values, beliefs or attitudes are incompatible. This type of conflict is different from intrapersonal conflict, which is a psychological conflict that arises within an individual, and from intergroup conflict, which is a conflict between two or more groups. The goals of the individuals involved in interpersonal conflict are related, but they may not be compatible, which creates tension and disagreement between them. Option B is incorrect because if the goals of the individuals were compatible, there would be no conflict. Option C is incorrect because if the goals of the individuals were not related, there would likely be no conflict. Option D is incorrect because a disagreement that affects one party but not the other may not be classified as interpersonal conflict as it does not involve interdependence between the parties.

Conflict May Be Defined as Interpersonal When the