Question 1

All of the following are five principles of interpersonal conflict EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  conflict is both natural and inevitable in interpersonal relationships. 
B)  conflict can be directly communicated or covertly expressed through indirect communication or games that camouflage real issues. 
C)  conflict styles and meanings are shaped by social location-membership in cultures and social communities. 
D)  conflict influences its resolution and its impact on interpersonal climates. 
E)  conflict can be destructive for individuals and relationships. 
A)  conflict is both natural and inevitable in interpersonal relationships. 
B)  conflict can be directly communicated or covertly expressed through indirect communication or games that camouflage real issues. 
C)  conflict styles and meanings are shaped by social location-membership in cultures and social communities. 
D)  conflict influences its resolution and its impact on interpersonal climates. 
E)  conflict can be destructive for individuals and relationships. E

Question 2

Specific communication behaviors that contribute to unproductive interpersonal conflict include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  disconfirmation. 
B)  hostile mindreading. 
C)  asking questions for clarification. 
D)  self-summarizing. 
E)  offering counterproposals. 
A)  disconfirmation. 
B)  hostile mindreading. 
C)  asking questions for clarification. 
D)  self-summarizing. 
E)  offering counterproposals. C

Question 3

Each of the following are Japanese styles of negotiation EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  avoid confrontation 
B)  avoid explicit disagreement 
C)  work to make sure that neither you nor the other person succeeds 
D)  plan to spend a long time discussing issues before moving toward a decision 
E)  understate your own initial position 
A)  avoid confrontation 
B)  avoid explicit disagreement 
C)  work to make sure that neither you nor the other person succeeds 
D)  plan to spend a long time discussing issues before moving toward a decision 
E)  understate your own initial position C

Question 4

Identify the following:
-Kitchen-sinking

Accepted Answer

Kitchen-sinking is a term often used in

Question 5

The majority of Mediterranean cultures regard lively conflict as normal, valuable part of everyday life.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Desi and Consuela are arguing about how to spend the tax refund they received. He says they should get the car fixed; she says they should first go on a vacation; he then suggests they fix the car and use any money left to vacation; she suggests they sell the car and be rid of the problem. Desi and Consuela are engaging in which pattern of unproductive conflict?

Accepted Answer

A)  excessive metacommunication 
B)  kitchensinking 
C)  counterproposals 
D)  cross-complaining 
E)  self-summarizing 
A)  excessive metacommunication 
B)  kitchensinking 
C)  counterproposals 
D)  cross-complaining 
E)  self-summarizing

Question 7

All of the following are distinct ways North Americans respond to relational distress EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  exit 
B)  voice 
C)  cognitive complexity 
D)  neglect 
E)  loyalty 
A)  exit 
B)  voice 
C)  cognitive complexity 
D)  neglect 
E)  loyalty

Question 8

Explain the communication of forgiveness.

Accepted Answer

Students should be a

Question 9

Lenny says, "I don't like to lose arguments. The way I figure it, when you have a disagreement there can be only one winner." Lenny's orientation to conflict is best described as:

Accepted Answer

A)  hit-miss. 
B)  win-win. 
C)  win-lose 
D)  tie-tie. 
E)  lose-lose. 
A)  hit-miss. 
B)  win-win. 
C)  win-lose 
D)  tie-tie. 
E)  lose-lose.

Question 10

Desi then says, "Well, if you hadn't wrecked the car, it wouldn't need repairs and it wouldn't be a problem." Consuela replies, "Yeah, and if you had been home when you said you'd be, I wouldn't have driven that day." Now Desi and Consuela are engaging in what conflict pattern?

Accepted Answer

A)  cross-complaining 
B)  excessive metacommunication 
C)  self-summarizing 
D)  making counterproposals 
E)  kitchensinking 
A)  cross-complaining 
B)  excessive metacommunication 
C)  self-summarizing 
D)  making counterproposals 
E)  kitchensinking

Question 11

Janet believes that nobody can win when conflict erupts. From her perspective, everyone is hurt by conflicts. Janet's orientation to conflict is best described as:

Accepted Answer

A)  hit-miss. 
B)  win-win. 
C)  win-lose 
D)  tie-tie. 
E)  lose-lose. 
A)  hit-miss. 
B)  win-win. 
C)  win-lose 
D)  tie-tie. 
E)  lose-lose.

Question 12

Identify the following:
-Passive aggression

Accepted Answer

Passive aggression refers to a pattern o

Question 13

The opposite or unproductive communication of asking for clarification is:

Accepted Answer

A)  hostile mind reading 
B)  cross-complaining 
C)  excessive metacommunication 
D)  validation of each other 
E)  kitchen-sinking 
A)  hostile mind reading 
B)  cross-complaining 
C)  excessive metacommunication 
D)  validation of each other 
E)  kitchen-sinking

Question 14

The presence of conflict does not indicate that a relationship is unhealthy or in trouble, and how partners manage conflict doesn't influence relational health.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Low levels of conflict could reflect limited emotional depth between partners or unwillingness to engage in communication about differences.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

What happens in the early, middle, and later stages of unproductive conflict?

Accepted Answer

Students should be a

Question 17

Excessive metacommunication is a final form of negative communication in unproductive conflict.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

In this stage, attention shifts to resolving the tension and partners engage in contradicting.

Accepted Answer

A)  early 
B)  middle 
C)  later 
D)  exit 
E)  dual 
A)  early 
B)  middle 
C)  later 
D)  exit 
E)  dual

Question 19

The ____ stages of constructive conflict is marked by what Gottman calls agenda building.

Accepted Answer

A)  early 
B)  middle 
C)  later 
D)  exit 
E)  imaginary 
A)  early 
B)  middle 
C)  later 
D)  exit 
E)  imaginary

Question 20

Sexual orientation doesn't seem to be a major influence on how people see and deal with conflict.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

All of the following are five principles of interpersonal conflict EXCEPT:

Specific communication behaviors that contribute to unproductive interpersonal conflict include all of the following EXCEPT:

Each of the following are Japanese styles of negotiation EXCEPT:

Identify the following: -Kitchen-sinking

The majority of Mediterranean cultures regard lively conflict as normal, valuable part of everyday life.

All of the following are distinct ways North Americans respond to relational distress EXCEPT:

Explain the communication of forgiveness.

Lenny says, "I don't like to lose arguments. The way I figure it, when you have a disagreement there can be only one winner." Lenny's orientation to conflict is best described as:

Desi then says, "Well, if you hadn't wrecked the car, it wouldn't need repairs and it wouldn't be a problem." Consuela replies, "Yeah, and if you had been home when you said you'd be, I wouldn't have driven that day." Now Desi and Consuela are engaging in what conflict pattern?

Janet believes that nobody can win when conflict erupts. From her perspective, everyone is hurt by conflicts. Janet's orientation to conflict is best described as:

Identify the following: -Passive aggression

The opposite or unproductive communication of asking for clarification is:

The presence of conflict does not indicate that a relationship is unhealthy or in trouble, and how partners manage conflict doesn't influence relational health.

Low levels of conflict could reflect limited emotional depth between partners or unwillingness to engage in communication about differences.

What happens in the early, middle, and later stages of unproductive conflict?

Excessive metacommunication is a final form of negative communication in unproductive conflict.

In this stage, attention shifts to resolving the tension and partners engage in contradicting.

The ____ stages of constructive conflict is marked by what Gottman calls agenda building.

Sexual orientation doesn't seem to be a major influence on how people see and deal with conflict.

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Exam 9: Managing Conflict in Relationships

All of the following are five principles of interpersonal conflict EXCEPT:

Specific communication behaviors that contribute to unproductive interpersonal conflict include all of the following EXCEPT:

Each of the following are Japanese styles of negotiation EXCEPT:

Identify the following: -Kitchen-sinking

The majority of Mediterranean cultures regard lively conflict as normal, valuable part of everyday life.

All of the following are distinct ways North Americans respond to relational distress EXCEPT:

Explain the communication of forgiveness.

Lenny says, "I don't like to lose arguments. The way I figure it, when you have a disagreement there can be only one winner." Lenny's orientation to conflict is best described as:

Desi then says, "Well, if you hadn't wrecked the car, it wouldn't need repairs and it wouldn't be a problem." Consuela replies, "Yeah, and if you had been home when you said you'd be, I wouldn't have driven that day." Now Desi and Consuela are engaging in what conflict pattern?

Janet believes that nobody can win when conflict erupts. From her perspective, everyone is hurt by conflicts. Janet's orientation to conflict is best described as:

Identify the following: -Passive aggression

The opposite or unproductive communication of asking for clarification is:

The presence of conflict does not indicate that a relationship is unhealthy or in trouble, and how partners manage conflict doesn't influence relational health.

Low levels of conflict could reflect limited emotional depth between partners or unwillingness to engage in communication about differences.

What happens in the early, middle, and later stages of unproductive conflict?

Excessive metacommunication is a final form of negative communication in unproductive conflict.

In this stage, attention shifts to resolving the tension and partners engage in contradicting.

The ____ stages of constructive conflict is marked by what Gottman calls agenda building.

Sexual orientation doesn't seem to be a major influence on how people see and deal with conflict.

A First Look at Interpersonal Communication

Communication and Personal Identity

Perception and Communication

The World of Words

The World Beyond Words

Mindful Listening

Emotions and Communication

Communication Climate: the Foundation of Personal Relationships

Friendships in Our Lives

Committed Romantic Relationships

Communication in Families

Filters