Question 1

People can make a choice to respond to flaming in a constructive way.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Take another look at Question #4. If Nikolai and Teresa searched the Internet for new restaurants and then decided to take Thomas to a very modern restaurant that serves Vietnamese food in a French style, their conflict style would best be described as:

Accepted Answer

A)  avoiding. 
B)  compromising. 
C)  collaborating. 
D)  yielding. 
A)  avoiding. 
B)  compromising. 
C)  collaborating. 
D)  yielding. C

Question 3

When parties in conflict begin to stonewall, it means that they

Accepted Answer

A)  begin to fight back instead of accommodating the other person's needs. 
B)  withdraw from the interaction. 
C)  accommodate the problematic behavior. 
D)  collaborate and try to reach an agreement, even if it means giving up part of their needs. 
A)  begin to fight back instead of accommodating the other person's needs. 
B)  withdraw from the interaction. 
C)  accommodate the problematic behavior. 
D)  collaborate and try to reach an agreement, even if it means giving up part of their needs. B

Question 4

Bringing third parties into the conflict conversation usually reduces defensiveness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The collaborating style of conflict management is the same as which of the following

Accepted Answer

A)  problem focused 
B)  integrative 
C)  disjunctive 
D)  yielding 
A)  problem focused 
B)  integrative 
C)  disjunctive 
D)  yielding

Question 6

According to research by Gottman , satisfied couples provide about positive statement(s) for every negative statement.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 
B)  5 
C)  10 
D)  15 
A)  1 
B)  5 
C)  10 
D)  15

Question 7

Is conflict inevitable in close relationships an it be prevented an it be managed?

Accepted Answer

Conflict in close relationships is not n

Question 8

Conflict is most likely to occur in the context of close relationships.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The negative spiral sequence characterized by one partner wanting to talk about an issue, while the other continually avoids the issue is

Accepted Answer

A)  reciprocal negative behavior. 
B)  double withdrawal. 
C)  demand-withdrawal. 
D)  accommodation. 
A)  reciprocal negative behavior. 
B)  double withdrawal. 
C)  demand-withdrawal. 
D)  accommodation.

Question 10

If people make _________ attributions, they believe that the cause of another person's behavior is based on their personality. When they make __________ attributions, they believe that another person's behavior is caused by situational factors.

Accepted Answer

A)  specific, global 
B)  stable, unstable 
C)  internal, external 
D)  relationship enhancing, distress maintaining 
A)  specific, global 
B)  stable, unstable 
C)  internal, external 
D)  relationship enhancing, distress maintaining

Question 11

Nikolai and Teresa are trying to decide which restaurant they should take their friend Thomas to for his birthday. Nikolai wants to take Thomas to a Vietnamese restaurant (which serves generous portions of inexpensive but delicious food), and Teresa wants to take Thomas to a French restaurant (which serves expensive and beautifully presented food). To resolve the issue, they decide to flip a coin. If Nikolai wins the coin toss they will take Thomas to the Vietnamese restaurant and the next time a friend of theirs has a birthday they will take her or him to the French restaurant Teresa likes. If Teresa wins the coin toss, they will go to the French restaurant first and the Vietnamese restaurant later. The conflict style they used is best described as:

Accepted Answer

A)  avoidant. 
B)  compromising. 
C)  collaborating. 
D)  yielding. 
A)  avoidant. 
B)  compromising. 
C)  collaborating. 
D)  yielding.

Question 12

According to spill-over effect, children who witness their parents engaging in frequent, aggressive conflict are more likely to have trouble interacting with their peers and performing at their full potential in school because:

Accepted Answer

A)  they model their parents' aggressive behavior. 
B)  parents who engage in dysfunctional conflict are also likely to have dysfunctional parenting styles. 
C)  they are preoccupied with problems at home. 
D)  their parents tend to communicate differently with each than with the children, leading to role confusion. 
A)  they model their parents' aggressive behavior. 
B)  parents who engage in dysfunctional conflict are also likely to have dysfunctional parenting styles. 
C)  they are preoccupied with problems at home. 
D)  their parents tend to communicate differently with each than with the children, leading to role confusion.

Question 13

"Attack positions, not people (no name-calling, button pushing, or violence)" is one of the ten "rules" for constructive conflict management mentioned in your text.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

In both face-to-face interaction or communicating online, hostile behaviors tend to be reciprocated during conflict.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which two conflict styles are considered to be the most cooperative?

Accepted Answer

A)  compromising and collaborating 
B)  collaborating and yielding 
C)  avoiding and yielding 
D)  compromising and indirect fighting. 
A)  compromising and collaborating 
B)  collaborating and yielding 
C)  avoiding and yielding 
D)  compromising and indirect fighting.

Question 16

What is the demand/withdrawal sequence s likely to do it are the consequences?

Accepted Answer

The demand/withdrawal sequence is a patt

Question 17

A socialization effect often occurs, with children adopting conflict styles similar to their parents' conflict styles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Behaviors such as sighing, rolling one's eyes, and giving the silent treatment fall under the conflict style called:

Accepted Answer

A)  avoiding. 
B)  indirect fighting. 
C)  competitive fighting. 
D)  yielding. 
A)  avoiding. 
B)  indirect fighting. 
C)  competitive fighting. 
D)  yielding.

Question 19

Which indirect conflict style can be either cooperative or uncooperative depending on the situation?

Accepted Answer

A)  avoiding 
B)  indirect fighting 
C)  yielding 
D)  compromising 
A)  avoiding 
B)  indirect fighting 
C)  yielding 
D)  compromising

Question 20

In terms of the effects of conflict on relationships, which of the following is true about conflict?

Accepted Answer

A)  The frequency with which conflict occurs determines whether a relationship will end. 
B)  The way conflict is managed can determine how satisfying a relationship is. 
C)  All conflicts involve aggression, which are inherently detrimental to a relationship. 
D)  A couple's "first big fight" has a more powerful influence on relational satisfaction than do any subsequent arguments. 
A)  The frequency with which conflict occurs determines whether a relationship will end. 
B)  The way conflict is managed can determine how satisfying a relationship is. 
C)  All conflicts involve aggression, which are inherently detrimental to a relationship. 
D)  A couple's "first big fight" has a more powerful influence on relational satisfaction than do any subsequent arguments.

People can make a choice to respond to flaming in a constructive way.

Take another look at Question #4. If Nikolai and Teresa searched the Internet for new restaurants and then decided to take Thomas to a very modern restaurant that serves Vietnamese food in a French style, their conflict style would best be described as:

When parties in conflict begin to stonewall, it means that they

Bringing third parties into the conflict conversation usually reduces defensiveness.

The collaborating style of conflict management is the same as which of the following

According to research by Gottman , satisfied couples provide about positive statement(s) for every negative statement.

Is conflict inevitable in close relationships an it be prevented an it be managed?

Conflict is most likely to occur in the context of close relationships.

The negative spiral sequence characterized by one partner wanting to talk about an issue, while the other continually avoids the issue is

If people make _ attributions, they believe that the cause of another person's behavior is based on their personality. When they make __ attributions, they believe that another person's behavior is caused by situational factors.

According to spill-over effect, children who witness their parents engaging in frequent, aggressive conflict are more likely to have trouble interacting with their peers and performing at their full potential in school because:

"Attack positions, not people (no name-calling, button pushing, or violence)" is one of the ten "rules" for constructive conflict management mentioned in your text.

In both face-to-face interaction or communicating online, hostile behaviors tend to be reciprocated during conflict.

Which two conflict styles are considered to be the most cooperative?

What is the demand/withdrawal sequence s likely to do it are the consequences?

A socialization effect often occurs, with children adopting conflict styles similar to their parents' conflict styles.

Behaviors such as sighing, rolling one's eyes, and giving the silent treatment fall under the conflict style called:

Which indirect conflict style can be either cooperative or uncooperative depending on the situation?

In terms of the effects of conflict on relationships, which of the following is true about conflict?

Conceptualizing Relational Communication

Communicating Identity

Drawing People Together

Making Sense of Our World

Changing Relationships

Revealing and Hiding Ourselves

Communicating Closeness

Making a Love Connection

Communicating Sexually

Staying Close

Conceptualizing Relational Communication

Hurting the Ones We Love

Healing the Hurt: Relationship Repair and Reconciliation

Ending Relationships

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Exam 11: Coping With Conflict

People can make a choice to respond to flaming in a constructive way.

Take another look at Question #4. If Nikolai and Teresa searched the Internet for new restaurants and then decided to take Thomas to a very modern restaurant that serves Vietnamese food in a French style, their conflict style would best be described as:

When parties in conflict begin to stonewall, it means that they

Bringing third parties into the conflict conversation usually reduces defensiveness.

The collaborating style of conflict management is the same as which of the following

According to research by Gottman , satisfied couples provide about positive statement(s) for every negative statement.

Is conflict inevitable in close relationships an it be prevented an it be managed?

Conflict is most likely to occur in the context of close relationships.

The negative spiral sequence characterized by one partner wanting to talk about an issue, while the other continually avoids the issue is

If people make _________ attributions, they believe that the cause of another person's behavior is based on their personality. When they make __________ attributions, they believe that another person's behavior is caused by situational factors.

According to spill-over effect, children who witness their parents engaging in frequent, aggressive conflict are more likely to have trouble interacting with their peers and performing at their full potential in school because:

"Attack positions, not people (no name-calling, button pushing, or violence)" is one of the ten "rules" for constructive conflict management mentioned in your text.

In both face-to-face interaction or communicating online, hostile behaviors tend to be reciprocated during conflict.

Which two conflict styles are considered to be the most cooperative?

What is the demand/withdrawal sequence s likely to do it are the consequences?

A socialization effect often occurs, with children adopting conflict styles similar to their parents' conflict styles.

Behaviors such as sighing, rolling one's eyes, and giving the silent treatment fall under the conflict style called:

Which indirect conflict style can be either cooperative or uncooperative depending on the situation?

In terms of the effects of conflict on relationships, which of the following is true about conflict?

Conceptualizing Relational Communication

Communicating Identity

Drawing People Together

Making Sense of Our World

Changing Relationships

Revealing and Hiding Ourselves

Communicating Closeness

Making a Love Connection

Communicating Sexually

Staying Close

Conceptualizing Relational Communication

Hurting the Ones We Love

Healing the Hurt: Relationship Repair and Reconciliation

Ending Relationships

Filters

If people make _ attributions, they believe that the cause of another person's behavior is based on their personality. When they make __ attributions, they believe that another person's behavior is caused by situational factors.