Question 1

Cumulative annoyance

Accepted Answer

A)  is a form of avoidance. 
B)  occurs when one communicates negatively. 
C)  eventually leads to an angry outburst. 
D)  occurs when one abandons a conflict encounter. 
E)  occurs when one jokes about or changes topic during a conflict episode. 
A)  is a form of avoidance. 
B)  occurs when one communicates negatively. 
C)  eventually leads to an angry outburst. 
D)  occurs when one abandons a conflict encounter. 
E)  occurs when one jokes about or changes topic during a conflict episode. C

Question 2

Separation is

Accepted Answer

A)  a way for one party to get his or her way. 
B)  when both parties change their conflict goals. 
C)  the result of a failure to compromise. 
D)  an effective method of dealing with conflict. 
E)  a conflict ending,where one party withdraws from the conflict. 
A)  a way for one party to get his or her way. 
B)  when both parties change their conflict goals. 
C)  the result of a failure to compromise. 
D)  an effective method of dealing with conflict. 
E)  a conflict ending,where one party withdraws from the conflict. E

Question 3

If Kevin and CJ deal with conflict by aggressively challenging one another,what style of conflict management are they using?

Accepted Answer

A)  sniping 
B)  competition 
C)  accommodation 
D)  avoidance 
E)  withdrawal 
A)  sniping 
B)  competition 
C)  accommodation 
D)  avoidance 
E)  withdrawal B

Question 4

Collaborative conflict management includes all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  attack the problem,not people. 
B)  focus on common interests. 
C)  develop creative options before making decisions. 
D)  evaluate your solution. 
E)  pseudo-conflict. 
A)  attack the problem,not people. 
B)  focus on common interests. 
C)  develop creative options before making decisions. 
D)  evaluate your solution. 
E)  pseudo-conflict.

Question 5

Honest messages that are hidden to protect a partner's feelings._______

Accepted Answer

The answer of Honest messages that are hidden to protect...

Question 6

Communication process between people who perceive incompatible goals or interference in achieving their objectives._______

Accepted Answer

The answer of Communication process between people who perceive incompatible...

Question 7

Collaboration is considered to be the most constructive approach for managing conflict.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Cumulative annoyance can result when relationship partners engage in avoidance as a conflict strategy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

An accumulation of grievances we have against our partner._______

Accepted Answer

Cumulative

Question 10

The perception that a conflict exists when in fact it doesn't._______

Accepted Answer

The answer of The perception that a conflict exists when...

Question 11

Spontaneous declarations to end a relationship due to conflict._______

Accepted Answer

Sudden-dea

Question 12

Pseudo-conflict occurs

Accepted Answer

A)  when two people agree to disagree. 
B)  when two people misunderstand each another. 
C)  when a partner perceives a conflict where none really exists. 
D)  when partners understand each other but simply disagree. 
E)  none of the options are correct. 
A)  when two people agree to disagree. 
B)  when two people misunderstand each another. 
C)  when a partner perceives a conflict where none really exists. 
D)  when partners understand each other but simply disagree. 
E)  none of the options are correct.

Question 13

Avoidance is the most frequently used approach to manage conflict.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Structural improvements are

Accepted Answer

A)  when two people develop a creative solution to solve their problem. 
B)  when one person gets his or her way. 
C)  when one party withdraws from the conflict encounter. 
D)  when people change relationship rules to prevent conflict. 
E)  when one person uses accommodation while the other gets his or her way. 
A)  when two people develop a creative solution to solve their problem. 
B)  when one person gets his or her way. 
C)  when one party withdraws from the conflict encounter. 
D)  when people change relationship rules to prevent conflict. 
E)  when one person uses accommodation while the other gets his or her way.

Question 15

If your partner spontaneously declares that your relationship is over during a conflict,he or she is engaging in a sudden-death statement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

When Rob sat down with Pat to discuss their relational separation,Pat began by bringing up old issues and problems that had long since been addressed.Pat is engaging in

Accepted Answer

A)  power distance. 
B)  sniping. 
C)  escalation. 
D)  dirty secrets. 
E)  kitchen sinking. 
A)  power distance. 
B)  sniping. 
C)  escalation. 
D)  dirty secrets. 
E)  kitchen sinking.

Question 17

Integrative agreements are

Accepted Answer

A)  when two people develop a creative solution to solve their problem. 
B)  when one person gets his or her way. 
C)  when one party withdraws from the conflict encounter. 
D)  when people manage emotion and use collaboration to manage conflict. 
E)  when one person uses accommodation while the other gets his or her way. 
A)  when two people develop a creative solution to solve their problem. 
B)  when one person gets his or her way. 
C)  when one party withdraws from the conflict encounter. 
D)  when people manage emotion and use collaboration to manage conflict. 
E)  when one person uses accommodation while the other gets his or her way.

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT true about conflict?

Accepted Answer

A)  most conflict occurs outside the home 
B)  most conflict occurs between those who know each other well 
C)  most conflict occurs between those who have established relationships 
D)  most conflict occurs between family members and romantic partners 
E)  most conflict occurs between those who have disagreements over scarce resources 
A)  most conflict occurs outside the home 
B)  most conflict occurs between those who know each other well 
C)  most conflict occurs between those who have established relationships 
D)  most conflict occurs between family members and romantic partners 
E)  most conflict occurs between those who have disagreements over scarce resources

Question 19

An approach to conflict where one ignores or communicates indirectly about a situation._______

Accepted Answer

The answer of An approach to conflict where one ignores...

Question 20

If your partner reports,"I have never really loved you," he or she is revealing a dirty secret that can be the result of conflict escalation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Cumulative annoyance

Separation is

If Kevin and CJ deal with conflict by aggressively challenging one another,what style of conflict management are they using?

Collaborative conflict management includes all of the following EXCEPT

Honest messages that are hidden to protect a partner's feelings._______

Communication process between people who perceive incompatible goals or interference in achieving their objectives._______

Collaboration is considered to be the most constructive approach for managing conflict.

Cumulative annoyance can result when relationship partners engage in avoidance as a conflict strategy.

An accumulation of grievances we have against our partner._______

The perception that a conflict exists when in fact it doesn't._______

Spontaneous declarations to end a relationship due to conflict._______

Pseudo-conflict occurs

Avoidance is the most frequently used approach to manage conflict.

Structural improvements are

If your partner spontaneously declares that your relationship is over during a conflict,he or she is engaging in a sudden-death statement.

When Rob sat down with Pat to discuss their relational separation,Pat began by bringing up old issues and problems that had long since been addressed.Pat is engaging in

Integrative agreements are

Which of the following is NOT true about conflict?

An approach to conflict where one ignores or communicates indirectly about a situation._______

If your partner reports,"I have never really loved you," he or she is revealing a dirty secret that can be the result of conflict escalation.

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Exam 8: Managing Conflict

Cumulative annoyance

Separation is

If Kevin and CJ deal with conflict by aggressively challenging one another,what style of conflict management are they using?

Collaborative conflict management includes all of the following EXCEPT

Honest messages that are hidden to protect a partner's feelings._______

Communication process between people who perceive incompatible goals or interference in achieving their objectives._______

Collaboration is considered to be the most constructive approach for managing conflict.

Cumulative annoyance can result when relationship partners engage in avoidance as a conflict strategy.

An accumulation of grievances we have against our partner._______

The perception that a conflict exists when in fact it doesn't._______

Spontaneous declarations to end a relationship due to conflict._______

Pseudo-conflict occurs

Avoidance is the most frequently used approach to manage conflict.

Structural improvements are

If your partner spontaneously declares that your relationship is over during a conflict,he or she is engaging in a sudden-death statement.

When Rob sat down with Pat to discuss their relational separation,Pat began by bringing up old issues and problems that had long since been addressed.Pat is engaging in

Integrative agreements are

Which of the following is NOT true about conflict?

An approach to conflict where one ignores or communicates indirectly about a situation._______

If your partner reports,"I have never really loved you," he or she is revealing a dirty secret that can be the result of conflict escalation.

Introduction to Communication

Self and Perception

Mediated Communication

Understanding Culture

Verbal Communication

Nonverbal Communication

Active Listening

Principles of Interpersonal Communication

Managing Interpersonal Relationships

Small Group Communication

Leadership in Group Communication

Preparing Your Speech

Composing Your Speech

Delivering Your Speech

Informative Speeches

Persuasive Speeches

Interviewing Techniques and Strategies

Filters