Question 1

Coercive power is the threat of physical force or other types of punishment to force compliance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Empathy is

Accepted Answer

A)  Feeling sorry for someone 
B)  The ability to identify with the emotional state of another 
C)  Wanting to help someone 
D)  None of the above

Question 3

Marital power can be divided into

Accepted Answer

A)  Egalitarian 
B)  Male dominant 
C)  Anarchic 
D)  All of the above

Question 4

Women tend to be more skilled in starting conversations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

What type of marital power is emphasized among educated, middle-class people in the United States?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What type of marital power is emphasized...

Question 6

Marital patterns can be divided into eight types.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

One of the most important uses of words is called the stroking function.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Posturing is a psychological game.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Power within families can be

Accepted Answer

A)  Marital 
B)  Parental 
C)  Kinship 
D)  All of the above

Question 10

Does personality have influence over power?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Does personality have influence over power?...

Question 11

Three theoretical frameworks that often are used to explain the need for power are

Accepted Answer

A)  Social learning theory, attachment theory, bonding theory 
B)  Social control theory, feminist theory, attachment theory 
C)  Systems theory, social construction theory, exchange theory 
D)  None of the above

Question 12

Intention to control others is one of the

Accepted Answer

A)  Orchestration powers 
B)  Harmful power tactics 
C)  Games people play 
D)  None of the above

Question 13

Stereotypical gender roles also have an impact on

Accepted Answer

A)  Who holds power in relationships 
B)  Role definitions 
C)  A and B 
D)  None of the above

Question 14

Scapegoating means taking the blame for someone else.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Spouses never use sex as a source of power.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Expert power is

Accepted Answer

A)  Power acquired because of extensive knowledge of a specific area 
B)  The ability to bestow or withhold affection 
C)  Power that is given because a person is considered superior in knowledge of a particular subject 
D)  Power that is bestowed by society on men and women as their right according to social prescription

Question 17

"Gaslighting" is

Accepted Answer

A)  A movie with Ingrid Bergman 
B)  Blaming someone else for everything bad that happens 
C)  A process by which one destroys the self-confidence, perception, and reality of another person 
D)  Emotions that drive people to play games

Exam 9: Power, Decision Making, and Communication

Coercive power is the threat of physical force or other types of punishment to force compliance.

Empathy is

Marital power can be divided into

Women tend to be more skilled in starting conversations.

What type of marital power is emphasized among educated, middle-class people in the United States?

Marital patterns can be divided into eight types.

One of the most important uses of words is called the stroking function.

Posturing is a psychological game.

Power within families can be

Does personality have influence over power?

Three theoretical frameworks that often are used to explain the need for power are

Intention to control others is one of the

Stereotypical gender roles also have an impact on

Scapegoating means taking the blame for someone else.

Spouses never use sex as a source of power.

Expert power is

"Gaslighting" is