Exam 10: Intellectual Property Rights and the Internet

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?

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

Pseudo-conflict is

Which conflict conclusion occurs when one person gets his or her way by causing others to accommodate?

Accommodation does not necessarily damage a relationship as long as

Which of the following does NOT result from destructive messages?

Accommodation as an approach to managing conflict occurs when one person refuses to give in to the needs or desires of their relational partner.

Identify five conflict endings.

When you change relationship rules to prevent further disputes, you are

Which statement is TRUE about cumulative annoyance?

Power seems only to be present in our relationships in the workplace.

Which of the following suggestions would a collectivist be wise to remember when attempting to resolve a conflict with an individualist?

Spontaneous declarations to end a relationship due to conflict are called

A spouse who says "I have never really loved you" is revealing a dirty secret.

Which is defined as the ability to influence or control resources, people, or events?

Conflict can be described by the following characteristics EXCEPT

In which approach to conflict do people abandon their own goals and acquiesce to the desires of another person?

Why is it best to avoid kitchen sinking with our relational partner?

Explain how using avoidance can result in cumulative annoyance.

If your supervisor asks you to work late and you agree even though you had a movie date scheduled, what conflict-management style are you using?