Question

In law and conflict resolution, provide an example of Displaced conflict.

Answer 1

Displaced conflict is something which is directed towards the wrong person.

An example of a displaced conflict is when you become excessively angry at a customer service agent who was helping you track down an electronic payment in your bank account and you have a tirade and carry on like a fool with the agent who is merely doing her job.

Have you ever become very angry at someone who is helping you and then realized that the source of the conflict was something else entirely? This is an example of displaced conflict. The anger had nothing to do with the transaction or the customer service agent, and everything to do with another situation, perhaps one that is causing you stress or anxiety, which resulted in your lashing out at the wrong party.