The Jones family is having conflict over where to go for vacation next summer. Mac, the father, is annoyed, blaming his wife Jen for the conflict, because she insisted the decision be based on a vote. Jen is placating everyone, trying to keep them calm. Meanwhile, their son Jett is trying to use logic and reason to persuade everyone to agree to his point of view. His twin Jade is uncomfortable with the entire decision, so she is trying to distract everyone with jokes and offhand comments. This is how most conflicts go in the Jones household, because the Jones family members typically fall into these _________ during conflict episodes.

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The correct answer is "roles" because each family member adopts a consistent behavior or role during conflicts: Mac blames, Jen placates, Jett uses logic, and Jade distracts. These are their roles in how they handle conflict situations.

The Jones Family Is Having Conflict Over Where to Go