Which term means 'A struggle between opposing forces'?

• A. Conflict
• B. Phobia
• C. Road rage
• D. Negotiation

Answer: (A)

The concept being tested is conflict, which means a struggle between opposing forces, goals, or interests. This can happen between people, groups, or even within a person when competing needs clash. Recognizing that conflict involves opposing sides helps you see why it matters to address it through clear communication, problem solving, and mediation so safety and cooperation aren’t jeopardized.

Phobia is an irrational fear of something that leads to avoidance, not a struggle between competing forces. Road rage is aggressive anger while driving, not a general term for a clash of opposing sides. Negotiation is the process of bargaining to reach an agreement, which is a way to solve conflict, not the definition of the struggle itself.