Question 1

In an argument,it's often as helpful to laugh as to _____; and probably better to laugh than to yell.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In an argument,it's often as helpful to...

Question 2

Couples who know how to "fight" properly tend to stay together.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

People whose style of conflict management is accommodating tend to:

Accepted Answer

A)  be aggressive and uncooperative. 
B)  have a great deal of concern for the other person. 
C)  be passive. 
D)  be nonassertive,but cooperative. 
A)  be aggressive and uncooperative. 
B)  have a great deal of concern for the other person. 
C)  be passive. 
D)  be nonassertive,but cooperative.

Question 4

In a couple,if each member agrees to do specific things,like chores,they are using a quid pro quo negotiating technique.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Anger is seen as an enemy,not as a friend,in mature marriages.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which is NOT a dimension in Kilmann and Thomas's model for conflict resolution?

Accepted Answer

A)  concern for self 
B)  concern for other 
C)  concern for relationship 
D)  concern for cooperation 
A)  concern for self 
B)  concern for other 
C)  concern for relationship 
D)  concern for cooperation

Question 7

Lerner's overfunctioners want:

Accepted Answer

A)  more space. 
B)  more feelings. 
C)  more flexibility. 
D)  more structure. 
A)  more space. 
B)  more feelings. 
C)  more flexibility. 
D)  more structure.

Question 8

Which of the following statements is a misconception about anger?

Accepted Answer

A)  Anger is self-created. 
B)  In the long run,anger tends to push partners apart. 
C)  Venting of feelings tends to bring out those same feelings in others. 
D)  Weak and inferior people do not counterattack when they are attacked. 
A)  Anger is self-created. 
B)  In the long run,anger tends to push partners apart. 
C)  Venting of feelings tends to bring out those same feelings in others. 
D)  Weak and inferior people do not counterattack when they are attacked.

Question 9

Ultimatums leave little room for negotiation by putting:

Accepted Answer

A)  the receiver in the Child position and the sender in the Adult position. 
B)  the receiver in the Parent position and the sender in the Child position. 
C)  the receiver in the Adult position and the sender in the Child position. 
D)  the receiver in the Child position and the sender in the Parent position. 
A)  the receiver in the Child position and the sender in the Adult position. 
B)  the receiver in the Parent position and the sender in the Child position. 
C)  the receiver in the Adult position and the sender in the Child position. 
D)  the receiver in the Child position and the sender in the Parent position.

Question 10

Rollo May says that:

Accepted Answer

A)  to suppress aggression is to repress love. 
B)  love and hate are polar opposites. 
C)  feelings of love do not follow admissions of hatred. 
D)  negative feelings are hostile to a relationship. 
A)  to suppress aggression is to repress love. 
B)  love and hate are polar opposites. 
C)  feelings of love do not follow admissions of hatred. 
D)  negative feelings are hostile to a relationship.

Question 11

"I" statements tend to be signals of attack that invite defensiveness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which technique can help minimize misunderstanding?

Accepted Answer

A)  The offended partner takes responsibility for personal reflection on the issue and on his or her feelings about the issue. 
B)  Both individuals should try to understand fully what the other is saying. 
C)  The offender is responsible for keeping the discussion focused. 
D)  The offended partner takes responsibility for personal reflection and the offender takes responsibility for keeping the discussion focused. 
A)  The offended partner takes responsibility for personal reflection on the issue and on his or her feelings about the issue. 
B)  Both individuals should try to understand fully what the other is saying. 
C)  The offender is responsible for keeping the discussion focused. 
D)  The offended partner takes responsibility for personal reflection and the offender takes responsibility for keeping the discussion focused.

Question 13

In Kilmann and Thomas's conflict resolution model,concern for others is measured by how aggressive one is,and level of cooperation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Noel wants to create highly cohesive connected relationships.She places a high value on expressing her feelings and talking about feelings.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.

Question 15

There are considerable differences between conflict and support behaviors between heterosexual,gay,and lesbian couples.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Learning to deal with conflict effectively:

Accepted Answer

A)  is an area most therapists have avoided with their clients. 
B)  is counterproductive to harmonious family life. 
C)  is one of the most important efforts necessary for strong relationships. 
D)  does not pay benefits worth the required changes. 
A)  is an area most therapists have avoided with their clients. 
B)  is counterproductive to harmonious family life. 
C)  is one of the most important efforts necessary for strong relationships. 
D)  does not pay benefits worth the required changes.

Question 17

In negotiating from the "adult position," Crosby suggests that we listen _____,respond rationally,and work with the other person to find an acceptable solution.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In negotiating from the "adult position," Crosby...

Question 18

A couple where one person is an overfunctioner and the other is an underfuctioner is often seen as a complementary couple where each satisfactorily meets the needs of the other.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

In intimate human relationships,conflict is:

Accepted Answer

A)  normal 
B)  abnormal 
C)  predictable 
D)  none of these 
A)  normal 
B)  abnormal 
C)  predictable 
D)  none of these

Question 20

The more one knows about another person,the more possibilities there are for _____ and _____.

Accepted Answer

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In an argument,it's often as helpful to laugh as to _____; and probably better to laugh than to yell.

Couples who know how to "fight" properly tend to stay together.

People whose style of conflict management is accommodating tend to:

In a couple,if each member agrees to do specific things,like chores,they are using a quid pro quo negotiating technique.

Anger is seen as an enemy,not as a friend,in mature marriages.

Which is NOT a dimension in Kilmann and Thomas's model for conflict resolution?

Lerner's overfunctioners want:

Which of the following statements is a misconception about anger?

Ultimatums leave little room for negotiation by putting:

Rollo May says that:

"I" statements tend to be signals of attack that invite defensiveness.

Which technique can help minimize misunderstanding?

In Kilmann and Thomas's conflict resolution model,concern for others is measured by how aggressive one is,and level of cooperation.

Noel wants to create highly cohesive connected relationships.She places a high value on expressing her feelings and talking about feelings.In regards to the Couple and Family Love Map,she would be classified as a(n):

There are considerable differences between conflict and support behaviors between heterosexual,gay,and lesbian couples.

Learning to deal with conflict effectively:

In negotiating from the "adult position," Crosby suggests that we listen _____,respond rationally,and work with the other person to find an acceptable solution.

A couple where one person is an overfunctioner and the other is an underfuctioner is often seen as a complementary couple where each satisfactorily meets the needs of the other.

In intimate human relationships,conflict is:

The more one knows about another person,the more possibilities there are for _ and _.

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

Exam 5: Conflict and Conflict Resolution

In an argument,it's often as helpful to laugh as to _____; and probably better to laugh than to yell.

Couples who know how to "fight" properly tend to stay together.

People whose style of conflict management is accommodating tend to:

In a couple,if each member agrees to do specific things,like chores,they are using a quid pro quo negotiating technique.

Anger is seen as an enemy,not as a friend,in mature marriages.

Which is NOT a dimension in Kilmann and Thomas's model for conflict resolution?

Lerner's overfunctioners want:

Which of the following statements is a misconception about anger?

Ultimatums leave little room for negotiation by putting:

Rollo May says that:

"I" statements tend to be signals of attack that invite defensiveness.

Which technique can help minimize misunderstanding?

In Kilmann and Thomas's conflict resolution model,concern for others is measured by how aggressive one is,and level of cooperation.

Noel wants to create highly cohesive connected relationships.She places a high value on expressing her feelings and talking about feelings.In regards to the Couple and Family Love Map,she would be classified as a(n):

There are considerable differences between conflict and support behaviors between heterosexual,gay,and lesbian couples.

Learning to deal with conflict effectively:

In negotiating from the "adult position," Crosby suggests that we listen _____,respond rationally,and work with the other person to find an acceptable solution.

A couple where one person is an overfunctioner and the other is an underfuctioner is often seen as a complementary couple where each satisfactorily meets the needs of the other.

In intimate human relationships,conflict is:

The more one knows about another person,the more possibilities there are for _____ and _____.

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

The more one knows about another person,the more possibilities there are for _ and _.