Question 1

Conflict,like beauty,is often in the eye of the beholder.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

When one person gets his or her way by causing others to accommodate._______

Accepted Answer

The answer of When one person gets his or her...

Question 3

If Marcie and Mark have a struggle where they believe their goals are incompatible,but in fact their goals are compatible,they are demonstrating

Accepted Answer

A)  conflict. 
B)  escalation. 
C)  demand-withdraw pattern. 
D)  domination. 
E)  pseudo-conflict. 
A)  conflict. 
B)  escalation. 
C)  demand-withdraw pattern. 
D)  domination. 
E)  pseudo-conflict.

Question 4

Most conflict occurs between people who do not know each other well.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

When people change their goals and actions to make them compatible._______

Accepted Answer

The answer of When people change their goals and actions...

Question 6

After your boyfriend hangs up on you demanding that you delete his contact information,you block his ability to text and call you.You are both engaging in which conflict ending?

Accepted Answer

A)  separation 
B)  domination 
C)  compromise 
D)  avoidance 
E)  integrative agreements 
A)  separation 
B)  domination 
C)  compromise 
D)  avoidance 
E)  integrative agreements

Question 7

The generation of creative solutions enabling all sides to attain their desired goals._______

Accepted Answer

Integrativ

Question 8

The ability to influence or control resources,people,or events._______

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ability to influence or control resources,people,or...

Question 9

If a member of your group is more focused on his or her own goals than on the group's needs,he or she is demonstrating what approach to conflict?

Accepted Answer

A)  accommodation 
B)  competition 
C)  avoidance 
D)  collaboration 
E)  compromise 
A)  accommodation 
B)  competition 
C)  avoidance 
D)  collaboration 
E)  compromise

Question 10

Conflict that ends with domination is often referred to as a win-win solution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

While attending a show you are disturbed by a child behind you who talks incessantly while repeatedly kicking the back of your seat.You respond by occasionally turning around and fidgeting in your seat.What type of conflict-management style are you exhibiting?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

The most constructive approach to managing conflict._______

Accepted Answer

The answer of The most constructive approach to managing conflict._______...

Question 13

When filing for divorce your ex states,"Let's try to figure out a plan so we can both end up happy and have joint custody of the kids." What conflict-management style is he or she attempting to use?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

Frank influences his partner Alicia and seems to always get her to comply with his needs and wishes.However,it seems she always has to accommodate to his needs.What short-term conflict resolution form is Frank demonstrating?

Accepted Answer

A)  separation 
B)  domination 
C)  compromise 
D)  competition 
E)  accommodation 
A)  separation 
B)  domination 
C)  compromise 
D)  competition 
E)  accommodation

Question 15

If the United States makes demands of Syria who,in turn,makes their own demands of the United States,and both parties agree to make concessions where neither party is getting exactly what they wanted,what conflict resolution is being used?

Accepted Answer

A)  separation 
B)  domination 
C)  compromise 
D)  competition 
E)  accommodation 
A)  separation 
B)  domination 
C)  compromise 
D)  competition 
E)  accommodation

Question 16

Kitchen sinking is

Accepted Answer

A)  holding a grudge against your relational partner. 
B)  dredging up past,unrelated problems. 
C)  an effective conflict-management strategy. 
D)  an authoritative use of power. 
E)  piling the dishes in the sink to upset your relational partner. 
A)  holding a grudge against your relational partner. 
B)  dredging up past,unrelated problems. 
C)  an effective conflict-management strategy. 
D)  an authoritative use of power. 
E)  piling the dishes in the sink to upset your relational partner.

Question 17

Conflict can be described by the following characteristics EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  a clash between goals. 
B)  it occurs over time. 
C)  it proceeds through stages. 
D)  it is grounded in actuality not perception. 
E)  all of the options are correct. 
A)  a clash between goals. 
B)  it occurs over time. 
C)  it proceeds through stages. 
D)  it is grounded in actuality not perception. 
E)  all of the options are correct.

Question 18

The changing of relationship rules to prevent further disputes._______

Accepted Answer

Structural

Question 19

Stephen tells his ex that she lies about where she goes on the weekends and texts other guys frequently,and is a bad girlfriend.He says,"I should have known you'd be a bad girlfriend,since your last three boyfriends broke up with you." Stephen is demonstrating

Accepted Answer

A)  integrative agreement. 
B)  structural improvement. 
C)  separation. 
D)  kitchen sinking. 
E)  escalation. 
A)  integrative agreement. 
B)  structural improvement. 
C)  separation. 
D)  kitchen sinking. 
E)  escalation.

Question 20

The relationship between power and conflict is best described as

Accepted Answer

A)  people without power are less likely to use accommodation. 
B)  people with power are less likely to use collaboration. 
C)  people with power can choose to use or not use accommodation. 
D)  people without power often use avoidance. 
E)  none of the options are correct. 
A)  people without power are less likely to use accommodation. 
B)  people with power are less likely to use collaboration. 
C)  people with power can choose to use or not use accommodation. 
D)  people without power often use avoidance. 
E)  none of the options are correct.

Conflict,like beauty,is often in the eye of the beholder.

When one person gets his or her way by causing others to accommodate._______

If Marcie and Mark have a struggle where they believe their goals are incompatible,but in fact their goals are compatible,they are demonstrating

Most conflict occurs between people who do not know each other well.

When people change their goals and actions to make them compatible._______

After your boyfriend hangs up on you demanding that you delete his contact information,you block his ability to text and call you.You are both engaging in which conflict ending?

The generation of creative solutions enabling all sides to attain their desired goals._______

The ability to influence or control resources,people,or events._______

If a member of your group is more focused on his or her own goals than on the group's needs,he or she is demonstrating what approach to conflict?

Conflict that ends with domination is often referred to as a win-win solution.

While attending a show you are disturbed by a child behind you who talks incessantly while repeatedly kicking the back of your seat.You respond by occasionally turning around and fidgeting in your seat.What type of conflict-management style are you exhibiting?

The most constructive approach to managing conflict._______

When filing for divorce your ex states,"Let's try to figure out a plan so we can both end up happy and have joint custody of the kids." What conflict-management style is he or she attempting to use?

Frank influences his partner Alicia and seems to always get her to comply with his needs and wishes.However,it seems she always has to accommodate to his needs.What short-term conflict resolution form is Frank demonstrating?

If the United States makes demands of Syria who,in turn,makes their own demands of the United States,and both parties agree to make concessions where neither party is getting exactly what they wanted,what conflict resolution is being used?

Kitchen sinking is

Conflict can be described by the following characteristics EXCEPT

The changing of relationship rules to prevent further disputes._______

Stephen tells his ex that she lies about where she goes on the weekends and texts other guys frequently,and is a bad girlfriend.He says,"I should have known you'd be a bad girlfriend,since your last three boyfriends broke up with you." Stephen is demonstrating

The relationship between power and conflict is best described as

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Exam 8: Managing Conflict

Conflict,like beauty,is often in the eye of the beholder.

When one person gets his or her way by causing others to accommodate._______

If Marcie and Mark have a struggle where they believe their goals are incompatible,but in fact their goals are compatible,they are demonstrating

Most conflict occurs between people who do not know each other well.

When people change their goals and actions to make them compatible._______

After your boyfriend hangs up on you demanding that you delete his contact information,you block his ability to text and call you.You are both engaging in which conflict ending?

The generation of creative solutions enabling all sides to attain their desired goals._______

The ability to influence or control resources,people,or events._______

If a member of your group is more focused on his or her own goals than on the group's needs,he or she is demonstrating what approach to conflict?

Conflict that ends with domination is often referred to as a win-win solution.

While attending a show you are disturbed by a child behind you who talks incessantly while repeatedly kicking the back of your seat.You respond by occasionally turning around and fidgeting in your seat.What type of conflict-management style are you exhibiting?

The most constructive approach to managing conflict._______

When filing for divorce your ex states,"Let's try to figure out a plan so we can both end up happy and have joint custody of the kids." What conflict-management style is he or she attempting to use?

Frank influences his partner Alicia and seems to always get her to comply with his needs and wishes.However,it seems she always has to accommodate to his needs.What short-term conflict resolution form is Frank demonstrating?

If the United States makes demands of Syria who,in turn,makes their own demands of the United States,and both parties agree to make concessions where neither party is getting exactly what they wanted,what conflict resolution is being used?

Kitchen sinking is

Conflict can be described by the following characteristics EXCEPT

The changing of relationship rules to prevent further disputes._______

Stephen tells his ex that she lies about where she goes on the weekends and texts other guys frequently,and is a bad girlfriend.He says,"I should have known you'd be a bad girlfriend,since your last three boyfriends broke up with you." Stephen is demonstrating

The relationship between power and conflict is best described as

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