Question 1

When fighting,constructive arguments:

Accepted Answer

A)  leap from one relevant topic to another. 
B)  stay focused on the current topic. 
C)  bring up the past,as necessary. 
D)  decide which person is to blame for the problem,and then construct a plan to deal with the problem constructively. 
A)  leap from one relevant topic to another. 
B)  stay focused on the current topic. 
C)  bring up the past,as necessary. 
D)  decide which person is to blame for the problem,and then construct a plan to deal with the problem constructively. B

Question 2

Calista tends to be very rigid and structured in her approach to life and relationships.Her friends and family view her as reliable and a "take charge" kind of person.In regards to the Couple and Family Love Map,she would be classified as a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  pursuer. 
B)  distancer. 
C)  underfunctioner. 
D)  overfunctioner. 
A)  pursuer. 
B)  distancer. 
C)  underfunctioner. 
D)  overfunctioner. D

Question 3

According to our textbook authors,anger is not a major problem in intimate relationships.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Which phase is NOT part of the conflict resolution process described by our textbook authors?

Accepted Answer

A)  decision-making phase 
B)  problem-solving phase 
C)  consequence-reduction phase 
D)  crisis-resolution phase 
A)  decision-making phase 
B)  problem-solving phase 
C)  consequence-reduction phase 
D)  crisis-resolution phase

Question 5

As the hierarchy of conflicts proceeds from the lower levels to the higher levels,the need for making a decision:

Accepted Answer

A)  decreases. 
B)  stays the same. 
C)  increases. 
D)  none of these,since discussion is irrelevant to conflict resolution 
A)  decreases. 
B)  stays the same. 
C)  increases. 
D)  none of these,since discussion is irrelevant to conflict resolution

Question 6

Which of the following often results when sex is used to try to smooth over a disagreement?

Accepted Answer

A)  the underlying issue is resolved 
B)  an immediate decision is reached 
C)  resentment 
D)  the immediate issue is resolved 
A)  the underlying issue is resolved 
B)  an immediate decision is reached 
C)  resentment 
D)  the immediate issue is resolved

Question 7

Anger is like a double-edged sword in that it affects others as well as the self.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A Latin term meaning "this for that" is _____

Accepted Answer

The answer of A Latin term meaning "this for that"...

Question 9

Crosby believes that couples should commit to negotiating from the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Parent position. 
B)  Child position. 
C)  Adult position. 
D)  Partner position. 
A)  Parent position. 
B)  Child position. 
C)  Adult position. 
D)  Partner position.

Question 10

According to Mace,what are the two dynamic forces in every marriage?

Accepted Answer

A)  love and anger 
B)  separateness and togetherness 
C)  marriage and divorce 
D)  individuality and dependence 
A)  love and anger 
B)  separateness and togetherness 
C)  marriage and divorce 
D)  individuality and dependence

Question 11

The growing edge is:

Accepted Answer

A)  a balance of separateness and togetherness. 
B)  the point in a marriage when couples communicate best. 
C)  when couples have learned how to fight fairly. 
D)  none of these 
A)  a balance of separateness and togetherness. 
B)  the point in a marriage when couples communicate best. 
C)  when couples have learned how to fight fairly. 
D)  none of these

Question 12

Concerning negative emotions such as anger,bitterness,and resentment,most couples:

Accepted Answer

A)  fear them and have difficulty learning to deal with them. 
B)  do not suppress them. 
C)  learn how to deal with them effectively. 
D)  none of these 
A)  fear them and have difficulty learning to deal with them. 
B)  do not suppress them. 
C)  learn how to deal with them effectively. 
D)  none of these

Question 13

The traditional taboo against anger includes all EXCEPT which one of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nice people do not show anger. 
B)  Anger indicates something is wrong with the relationship. 
C)  Happy couples should not have conflict. 
D)  Individuals should not deny their genuine feelings. 
A)  Nice people do not show anger. 
B)  Anger indicates something is wrong with the relationship. 
C)  Happy couples should not have conflict. 
D)  Individuals should not deny their genuine feelings.

Question 14

Lerner's pursuers tend to:

Accepted Answer

A)  be unable to deal with feelings. 
B)  seek greater togetherness in a relationship. 
C)  try to change other people. 
D)  take charge and give advice. 
A)  be unable to deal with feelings. 
B)  seek greater togetherness in a relationship. 
C)  try to change other people. 
D)  take charge and give advice.

Question 15

When family therapists talk about fair fighting,they are talking about verbal interchanges that are serious business and should be treated with caution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

In The Intimate Enemy,Bach and Wyden contend that verbal conflict is

Accepted Answer

A)  undesirable,but potentially constructive. 
B)  unacceptable. 
C)  highly desirable,and even constructive. 
D)  unacceptable and unconstructive. 
A)  undesirable,but potentially constructive. 
B)  unacceptable. 
C)  highly desirable,and even constructive. 
D)  unacceptable and unconstructive.

Question 17

Carson is highly unorganized and extremely flexible in his approach to relationships and life.His family and friends view him as irresponsible.In regards to the Couple and Family Love Map,he would be classified as a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  pursuer. 
B)  distancer. 
C)  underfunctioner. 
D)  overfunctioner. 
A)  pursuer. 
B)  distancer. 
C)  underfunctioner. 
D)  overfunctioner.

Question 18

In the diagram of a hierarchy of conflict reported in our textbook:

Accepted Answer

A)  expression of feelings follows decision making. 
B)  need for decision precedes discussion of ideas. 
C)  problem solving follows decision making. 
D)  crisis precedes need for decision. 
A)  expression of feelings follows decision making. 
B)  need for decision precedes discussion of ideas. 
C)  problem solving follows decision making. 
D)  crisis precedes need for decision.

Question 19

According to research reported in our textbook,the basic tasks of living together:

Accepted Answer

A)  create the most conflict. 
B)  are the least problematic. 
C)  become less conflicted over time. 
D)  are so easily harmonized that more attention can be given to the really difficult areas of the relationship. 
A)  create the most conflict. 
B)  are the least problematic. 
C)  become less conflicted over time. 
D)  are so easily harmonized that more attention can be given to the really difficult areas of the relationship.

Question 20

Except for housework and child care,U.S.society encourages women to be:

Accepted Answer

A)  pursuers and underfunctioners. 
B)  distancers and underfunctioners. 
C)  distancers and overfunctioners. 
D)  pursuers and overfunctioners. 
A)  pursuers and underfunctioners. 
B)  distancers and underfunctioners. 
C)  distancers and overfunctioners. 
D)  pursuers and overfunctioners.

When fighting,constructive arguments:

Calista tends to be very rigid and structured in her approach to life and relationships.Her friends and family view her as reliable and a "take charge" kind of person.In regards to the Couple and Family Love Map,she would be classified as a(n):

According to our textbook authors,anger is not a major problem in intimate relationships.

Which phase is NOT part of the conflict resolution process described by our textbook authors?

As the hierarchy of conflicts proceeds from the lower levels to the higher levels,the need for making a decision:

Which of the following often results when sex is used to try to smooth over a disagreement?

Anger is like a double-edged sword in that it affects others as well as the self.

A Latin term meaning "this for that" is _____

Crosby believes that couples should commit to negotiating from the:

According to Mace,what are the two dynamic forces in every marriage?

The growing edge is:

Concerning negative emotions such as anger,bitterness,and resentment,most couples:

The traditional taboo against anger includes all EXCEPT which one of the following?

Lerner's pursuers tend to:

When family therapists talk about fair fighting,they are talking about verbal interchanges that are serious business and should be treated with caution.

In The Intimate Enemy,Bach and Wyden contend that verbal conflict is

Carson is highly unorganized and extremely flexible in his approach to relationships and life.His family and friends view him as irresponsible.In regards to the Couple and Family Love Map,he would be classified as a(n):

In the diagram of a hierarchy of conflict reported in our textbook:

According to research reported in our textbook,the basic tasks of living together:

Except for housework and child care,U.S.society encourages women to be:

Perspectives on Intimate Relationships

Cultural Diversity and Diversity in Family Structure: Family Strengths and Challenges

Understanding Marriage and Family Dynamics

Communication and Intimacy

Sexual Intimacy

Gender Roles and Power in the Family

Managing Economic Resources

Friendship, intimacy, and Singlehood

Dating, mate Selection, and Living Together

Marriage: Building a Strong Foundation

Parenthood: Joys and Challenges

Midlife and Older Couples

Stress, abuse, and Family Problems

Divorce, single-Parent Families, and Stepfamilies

Strengthening Marriages and Families Worldwide

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Exam 5: Conflict and Conflict Resolution

When fighting,constructive arguments:

Calista tends to be very rigid and structured in her approach to life and relationships.Her friends and family view her as reliable and a "take charge" kind of person.In regards to the Couple and Family Love Map,she would be classified as a(n):

According to our textbook authors,anger is not a major problem in intimate relationships.

Which phase is NOT part of the conflict resolution process described by our textbook authors?

As the hierarchy of conflicts proceeds from the lower levels to the higher levels,the need for making a decision:

Which of the following often results when sex is used to try to smooth over a disagreement?

Anger is like a double-edged sword in that it affects others as well as the self.

A Latin term meaning "this for that" is _____

Crosby believes that couples should commit to negotiating from the:

According to Mace,what are the two dynamic forces in every marriage?

The growing edge is:

Concerning negative emotions such as anger,bitterness,and resentment,most couples:

The traditional taboo against anger includes all EXCEPT which one of the following?

Lerner's pursuers tend to:

When family therapists talk about fair fighting,they are talking about verbal interchanges that are serious business and should be treated with caution.

In The Intimate Enemy,Bach and Wyden contend that verbal conflict is

Carson is highly unorganized and extremely flexible in his approach to relationships and life.His family and friends view him as irresponsible.In regards to the Couple and Family Love Map,he would be classified as a(n):

In the diagram of a hierarchy of conflict reported in our textbook:

According to research reported in our textbook,the basic tasks of living together:

Except for housework and child care,U.S.society encourages women to be:

Perspectives on Intimate Relationships

Cultural Diversity and Diversity in Family Structure: Family Strengths and Challenges

Understanding Marriage and Family Dynamics

Communication and Intimacy

Sexual Intimacy

Gender Roles and Power in the Family

Managing Economic Resources

Friendship, intimacy, and Singlehood

Dating, mate Selection, and Living Together

Marriage: Building a Strong Foundation

Parenthood: Joys and Challenges

Midlife and Older Couples

Stress, abuse, and Family Problems

Divorce, single-Parent Families, and Stepfamilies

Strengthening Marriages and Families Worldwide

Filters