Exam 7: Developing and Managing Interpersonal Relationships and Conflicts

A type of relational game in which the goal is to punish the other person ends in which type of result?

If win-win outcomes are most desirable, which type of outcomes is second-best?

Which of the following characterizes the assertive style?

After they have been on a few dates, Emily gives Alan a music CD she thinks he will like, with songs that make her think about him when they are apart. This gift is a(n)

Donovan asks Jiao, "Is something wrong?" Although she is upset with Donovan, she answer, "No, no, not at all" and says nothing further. Jiao's behavior is

Because both involve expression of feelings, the integrating phase of a developing relationship resembles the ____________ stage of deteriorating relationships.

Explain passive, aggressive, passive-aggressive, and assertive behavior. While most people communicate in different styles in different contexts, which style do you typically use? Provide an example of your communication in a particular context.

People uncomfortable with conflict usually adopt the _____________ style.

When people achieve a win-win outcome to a conflict,

Think about a past relationship you had with a friend or a romantic partner. Describe the 5 stages of relationship deterioration.

Descriptive comments

People who communicate through displays of anger are communicating in the ________ style.

In relationships, "small talk" is necessary in the ____________ stage.

In a compromise,

Dan and Marquita agree that they will not discuss the topic of his weekly poker game. They are in which stage of their relationship?

Hostile behavior is characteristic of which style?

To achieve a win-win outcome, the textbook recommends which of the following?

Which of the following is true of aggressive communicators?

The book lists 4 sources of conflict escalation. Describe and provide an example of each.