Imagine You Were a Counselor Assigned to Help Marc and His

question 43

Essay

Imagine you were a counselor assigned to help Marc and his teenage Amber (described in the Interpersonal Conflict chapter) work through their conflict regarding Amber having stolen Marc's credit cards from his wallet. Using the concepts you've learned in the chapter, explain the nature of their conflict to them (specifically identifying its content and relational dimensions), and then explain what options they have for managing their conflict in a productive way. Include relevant issues of power in your answer. Address your answer directly to Marc and Amber.

Identify the principle rights and obligations of employers and employees within an employment relationship.

Describe the procedures and effects of mediation, strikes, lockouts, and union certifications within labor relations.

Recognize the legal recourse available in cases of sexual harassment and wrongful dismissal within the workplace.

Understand the significance of certification, collective bargaining, and the legal status of trade unions.

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Definitions:

Paul Ekman

A psychologist known for his work on the facial expressions and emotions, and the co-discoverer of microexpressions.

Facial Expressions

Visible changes in the face that convey emotions, intentions, or social information to others.

Emotions

Complex psychological states that involve three distinct components: a subjective experience, a physiological response, and a behavioral or expressive response.

William James

William James was an influential American psychologist and philosopher known for his contributions to functionalism and pragmatism, as well as his work on the psychology of habit.