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A problem is a circumstance in which an obstacle is generated in the normal course of things. A problem is a situation that requires a solution. For humans and at a social level the problems are diverse.

There are individual problems, which are those that only cause damage to one person and he must solve it, however, a group of people can collaborate to solve it, but this will depend on each situation.

Collective problems involve communities or people from a given geographic space.

In scientific areas, the problems are related to the field studied, be they numerical, physical, or biological problems.

From a philosophical point of view, our life and our purpose consist of solving problems that arise in the course of events.

Conflict

Conflict is a situation in which two or more people with different or opposing interests confront their positions with the aim of neutralizing, eliminating, or damaging the rival. Even if the confrontation is verbal, it is known as a conflict.

A conflict usually generates problems between people due to the objectives, values, resources, and power between the people involved.

According to some theories about the origin of the conflict, they establish that the human being is a social animal, and therefore has natural tendencies to competition and cooperation among their fellow human beings.

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Differences between Problem Conflict

• A problem is a circumstance that represents an obstacle to the normal development of the desired events.
• A conflict is a situation that confronts two or more people with different interests with the aim of neutralizing or eliminating the rival in their ideas, values ​​, and objectives.