Question 1

When each party in a conflict situation is willing to give up part of its desired goal, a __________ style of conflict resolution was used.

Accepted Answer

A) win-win 
B) win-lose 
C) lose-lose 
D) compromise D

Question 2

How we choose to respond to conflict does not depend on our family of origin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Gender roles, or the social expectations for how males and females should behave, have also been linked to conflict styles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

One way to initiate disconfirming statements is by using "you" language to place blame or responsibility onto another person.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Recent research suggests that long-distance relationships eventually result in a deterioration of that relationship.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Flaming occurs when two interdependent parties express different opinions, goals, or interests.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

__________ represents people who display both masculine and feminine behaviors.

Accepted Answer

A) Framing 
B) Interpersonal difference 
C) Androgyny 
D) Flaming

Question 8

People who use a __________ style to manage conflict value cooperation and often approach a resolution by "meeting someone half-way."

Accepted Answer

A) conflict 
B) avoiding 
C) compromising 
D) accommodating

Question 9

Research reports that approximately 90 percent of individuals have at least one close long-distance friendship.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Economic status and educational backgrounds are not factors that contribute to domestic violence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 7: Improving Interpersonal Communication and Relationships

When each party in a conflict situation is willing to give up part of its desired goal, a __________ style of conflict resolution was used.