Exam 8: Managing Differences

Aggression that is reactive and used to control a specific dispute is called , whereas aggression that is proactive and used to control the partner is called .

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6.Sam and Oshrey have been married 9 years and are generally unhappy in their relationship. Izzie and Bowin have been married 8 years and are generally happy in their relationship. Both couples participate in a diary study, where every evening they record the events that have taken place in their relationship and rate their relationship satisfaction. Based on the reactivity hypothesis discussed in the text, what differences would you expect to see between Sam and Oshrey's and Izzie and Bowin's diaries?

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Because Sam and Oshrey are unhappy, we would expect to see greater correspondence or linkage between daily events and daily satisfaction ratings compared to Izzie and Bowin, who are happy. This would be the case whether the events are positive or negative. The reactivity hypothesis would suggest that Sam and Oshrey may be more sensitive to the tone of immediate events in their relationshipÑthey might be Òon guardÓ and ready to find meaning in the things their partner said and did, good and bad, as a way of gauging how the relationship is going. In contrast, because Izzie and Bowin feel pretty good about how their relationship is going already, their judgments of relationship quality do not fluctuate so much from day to day as a result of their verbal exchanges.

The goal of early studies on distressed relationships was to compare groups of happy and unhappy couples to discover:

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Considering the research on intimate terrorism, which statement is true?

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According to Gottman's (1979) structural model of marital interaction, which is NOT true of unhappy couples compared to happy couples? Unhappy couples:

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Observations of couples talking about their marital disagreements have revealed that most disagreements in established relationships involve:

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The basic principles of relationship communication also apply to .

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According to Kurt Lewin, ÒA definition of conflict begins with the recognition that participants in social interaction have ________.Ó

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Question 8

Studies of the demand/withdraw pattern show that:

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From a sociocultural perspective, the causes of aggression in intimate relationships:

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Alex is designing a study to examine how couples' behavior during conflict discussions predicts changes in relationship satisfaction. He is planning to measure the observed negative behavior skills that couples employ. Based on previous research, which additional observed variable would be most important for Alex to measure to obtain a more complete understanding of the effects of conflict behavior on relationship satisfaction?

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Question 11

Relationship researchers recognize that disagreements between partners in intimate relationships are inevitable. Consequently, researchers assume that is more consequential to their relationship than .

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Jim came home from work in a foul mood and his wife, Tracey, did not have supper waiting for him as usual. Jim became extremely angry, slapped and punched Tracey, and then grabbed her by the hair and threw her to the ground. The next day, Jim brought Tracey flowers, apologized profusely for his behavior, and promised he would never hit her again. What stage of the cycle of violence does this reflect?

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8.Describe gender differences in the demand/withdraw pattern.

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Question 14

Early research on physical violence between intimates was marked by some confusion. Different groups of researchers described quite different patterns and prevalence of violent behavior. One important reason for the differences of opinion was that:

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According to the textbook, couples can use a variety of strategies for conflict resolution. Strategies such as blaming one's partner for the problem and delivering ultimatums are considered strategies; looking for points of and working toward agreement are considered strategies.

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Question 16

A common interaction pattern in couples is called the demand/withdraw pattern. Which of the following is true about the research discussed in the text on demand/withdrawal in couples?

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The textbook describes a study where researchers collected blood samples from newlywed participants while they discussed an important problem in their marriage. The blood samples were then analyzed for the presence of stress hormones. What is the most important conclusion from this study?

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Question 18

What best represents what we know about the intergenerational transmission of aggression?

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How well can researchers predict marital outcomes?

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Aggression that is reactive and used to control a specific dispute is called , whereas aggression that is proactive and used to control the partner is called .

The goal of early studies on distressed relationships was to compare groups of happy and unhappy couples to discover:

Considering the research on intimate terrorism, which statement is true?

According to Gottman's (1979) structural model of marital interaction, which is NOT true of unhappy couples compared to happy couples? Unhappy couples:

Observations of couples talking about their marital disagreements have revealed that most disagreements in established relationships involve:

The basic principles of relationship communication also apply to .

According to Kurt Lewin, ÒA definition of conflict begins with the recognition that participants in social interaction have ________.Ó

Studies of the demand/withdraw pattern show that:

From a sociocultural perspective, the causes of aggression in intimate relationships:

Relationship researchers recognize that disagreements between partners in intimate relationships are inevitable. Consequently, researchers assume that is more consequential to their relationship than .

8.Describe gender differences in the demand/withdraw pattern.

Early research on physical violence between intimates was marked by some confusion. Different groups of researchers described quite different patterns and prevalence of violent behavior. One important reason for the differences of opinion was that:

According to the textbook, couples can use a variety of strategies for conflict resolution. Strategies such as blaming one's partner for the problem and delivering ultimatums are considered strategies; looking for points of and working toward agreement are considered strategies.

A common interaction pattern in couples is called the demand/withdraw pattern. Which of the following is true about the research discussed in the text on demand/withdrawal in couples?

The textbook describes a study where researchers collected blood samples from newlywed participants while they discussed an important problem in their marriage. The blood samples were then analyzed for the presence of stress hormones. What is the most important conclusion from this study?

What best represents what we know about the intergenerational transmission of aggression?

How well can researchers predict marital outcomes?

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Exam 8: Managing Differences

Aggression that is reactive and used to control a specific dispute is called ________, whereas aggression that is proactive and used to control the partner is called ________.

The goal of early studies on distressed relationships was to compare groups of happy and unhappy couples to discover:

Considering the research on intimate terrorism, which statement is true?

According to Gottman's (1979) structural model of marital interaction, which is NOT true of unhappy couples compared to happy couples? Unhappy couples:

Observations of couples talking about their marital disagreements have revealed that most disagreements in established relationships involve:

The basic principles of ________ relationship communication also apply to ________.

According to Kurt Lewin, ÒA definition of conflict begins with the recognition that participants in social interaction have ________.Ó

Studies of the demand/withdraw pattern show that:

From a sociocultural perspective, the causes of aggression in intimate relationships:

Relationship researchers recognize that disagreements between partners in intimate relationships are inevitable. Consequently, researchers assume that ________ is more consequential to their relationship than ________.

8.Describe gender differences in the demand/withdraw pattern.

Early research on physical violence between intimates was marked by some confusion. Different groups of researchers described quite different patterns and prevalence of violent behavior. One important reason for the differences of opinion was that:

According to the textbook, couples can use a variety of strategies for conflict resolution. Strategies such as blaming one's partner for the problem and delivering ultimatums are considered ________ strategies; looking for points of and working toward agreement are considered ________ strategies.

A common interaction pattern in couples is called the demand/withdraw pattern. Which of the following is true about the research discussed in the text on demand/withdrawal in couples?

The textbook describes a study where researchers collected blood samples from newlywed participants while they discussed an important problem in their marriage. The blood samples were then analyzed for the presence of stress hormones. What is the most important conclusion from this study?

What best represents what we know about the intergenerational transmission of aggression?

How well can researchers predict marital outcomes?

Why Study Intimate Relationships?

Tools of Relationship Science

Theoretical Frameworks

Men and Women, Gay and Straight

Attraction and Mate Selection

Personality and Personal History

Communicating Closeness

Beliefs and Values

Understanding Each Other

Relationships in Context

Improving Relationships

Relationships Across the Lifespan

Filters

Aggression that is reactive and used to control a specific dispute is called , whereas aggression that is proactive and used to control the partner is called .

The basic principles of relationship communication also apply to .

Relationship researchers recognize that disagreements between partners in intimate relationships are inevitable. Consequently, researchers assume that is more consequential to their relationship than .

According to the textbook, couples can use a variety of strategies for conflict resolution. Strategies such as blaming one's partner for the problem and delivering ultimatums are considered strategies; looking for points of and working toward agreement are considered strategies.