(literary theory) A conflict that is between a character and an external force, such as another character.

(literary theory) A psychological conflict that is internal to a character. / (by extension) Mental struggle arising from competing feelings, desires, impulses, etc.

(sociology) a conflict among the roles corresponding to two or more statuses.

plural of role conflict

(international law, military) A contested incompatibility that entails the use of armed force between two parties including a territory, the government of a state, or both.

plural of A-type conflict

plural of armed conflict

plural of external conflict

plural of internal conflict

(education, psychology) A Piagetian form of cognitive training in which a person who does not yet understand a concept and others who do understand it are encouraged to discuss it as a group and formulate a consensus.