Exam 9: Power, Decision Making, and Communication

Each _________ group has its own set of rules for everyday conversations.

Literature has shown there is an association between negative behaviors and low marital satisfaction.

Spouses who never compromise or negotiate can still have high marital satisfaction.

What is the bargaining process?

Power processes involve

Some people are better talkers than others.

It is important to "listen" to nonverbal communication messages.

Communication may be defined as

Women can gain equity in a relationship by

Communication is not limited to words but can also involve

Discuss communication and give an example.

Power tactics are harmful when used to maintain or increase an imbalance of power.

Why is listening so important in family communication?

Skill in communication has ______ requirements.

The most important barriers in communication are

Double-bind messages are

Name the barriers to communication.

Discuss resource theory.

Marital satisfaction is influenced greatly by good communication.

Marital satisfaction is maximized when the couple