<Dt> Conciliation conflict style </Dt> <Dd> The conciliation, "compromising", bargaining or negotiation conflict style is typical of individuals who possess an intermediate level of concern for both personal and others' outcomes . Compromisers value fairness and, in doing so, anticipate mutual give - and - take interactions . By accepting some demands put forth by others, compromisers believe this agreeableness will encourage others to meet them halfway, thus promoting conflict resolution . This conflict style can be considered an extension of both "yielding" and "cooperative" strategies . </Dd> <Dt> Cooperation conflict style </Dt> <Dd> Characterized by an active concern for both pro-social and pro-self behavior, the cooperation, integration, confrontation or problem - solving conflict style is typically used when an individual has elevated interests in their own outcomes as well as in the outcomes of others . During conflict, cooperators collaborate with others in an effort to find an amicable solution that satisfies all parties involved in the conflict . Individuals using this type of conflict style tend to be both highly assertive and highly empathetic . By seeing conflict as a creative opportunity, collaborators willingly invest time and resources into finding a "win - win" solution . According to the literature on conflict resolution, a cooperative conflict resolution style is recommended above all others . This resolution may be achieved by lowering the aggressor's guard while raising the ego . </Dd>

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