Question 1

When Sandy says something mean during an argument, Ali is upset but tries to respond to her concerns with warmth. What is this called?

Accepted Answer

A)  positive reciprocity 
B)  negative reinforcement 
C)  cognitive editing 
D)  positive reinforcement 
A)  positive reciprocity 
B)  negative reinforcement 
C)  cognitive editing 
D)  positive reinforcement

Question 2

Each speaking turn in couple discussions needs to be coded not only for ________ but also for ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  verbal content; emotional tone 
B)  emotional tone; affect 
C)  verbal content; unconditional probability 
D)  unconditional probability; conditional probability 
A)  verbal content; emotional tone 
B)  emotional tone; affect 
C)  verbal content; unconditional probability 
D)  unconditional probability; conditional probability

Question 3

4.Simon and his partner, Javed, are on their way home from a party. Javed is upset with Simon because he thinks Simon was flirting with another man at the party. Eventually, Simon notices that Javed is not talking and asks, ÒYou're awfully quiet, is there something wrong?Ó Javed answers, ÒYes, you are such a two-timing jerkÑI saw you flirting with Andy in the kitchen!Ó Name and provide two examples of destructive conflict resolution strategies that Simon could use in response to Javed's accusation.

Accepted Answer

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Question 4

Cognitive editing occurs when a partner hears something ________ but responds in a ________ way.

Accepted Answer

A)  positive; neutral or negative 
B)  positive; negative 
C)  negative; positive 
D)  negative; neutral or positive 
A)  positive; neutral or negative 
B)  positive; negative 
C)  negative; positive 
D)  negative; neutral or positive

Question 5

3.Simon and his partner, Javed, are on their way home from a party. Javed is upset with Simon because he thinks Simon was flirting with another man at the party. Eventually, Simon notices that Javed is not talking and asks, ÒYou're awfully quiet, is there something wrong?Ó Javed answers, ÒYes, you are such a two-timing jerkÑI saw you flirting with Andy in the kitchen!Ó Name and provide two examples of constructive conflict resolution strategies that Simon could use in response to Javed's accusation.

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

Dr. Adams believes that how partners manage conflict is determined in part by their experiences in their families of origin when they were children. With what theory is this consistent?

Accepted Answer

A)  attachment theory 
B)  social learning theory 
C)  attachment exchange theory 
D)  social ecological theory 
A)  attachment theory 
B)  social learning theory 
C)  attachment exchange theory 
D)  social ecological theory

Question 7

Regarding research on conflict and aggression in intimate relationships, which statement is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mismanaged conflict causes relationship distress. 
B)  Aggression by one or both parents causes children to be aggressive in their later intimate relationships. 
C)  Many of the processes that underlie mismanaged conflict communication also underlie situational couple violence. 
D)  The frequency of conflict can predict the severity of physical aggression in a relationship. 
A)  Mismanaged conflict causes relationship distress. 
B)  Aggression by one or both parents causes children to be aggressive in their later intimate relationships. 
C)  Many of the processes that underlie mismanaged conflict communication also underlie situational couple violence. 
D)  The frequency of conflict can predict the severity of physical aggression in a relationship.

Question 8

Samira and Adele have been married 3 years. They generally get along fine, but when conflicts arise they are not able to resolve them well and resort to using negative conflict management strategies. Their most recent disagreement was particularly heated and ended with Samira slapping Adele and Adele grabbing and shoving Samira out of her way as she left the room. What best characterizes the dynamics of Samira and Adele's latest disagreement?

Accepted Answer

A)  unilateral aggression 
B)  bilateral aggression 
C)  violent resistance 
D)  acute battering 
A)  unilateral aggression 
B)  bilateral aggression 
C)  violent resistance 
D)  acute battering

Question 9

13.Mia and Dianne have been living together for 2 years and are both occasionally aggressive in their relationship. How might you expect their communication to differ from nonviolent couples?

Accepted Answer

The basic principles of distressed relat

Question 10

Delia loves to travel and loves exploring and being surprised about what is around the next corner. She doesn't like to plan ahead too much, because you never know where you'll be at the end of the day. Her partner, Sal, likes to plan ahead and learn where all the sights are and to book the best hotels based on their budget. This difference is the cause of much arguing, and for their upcoming trip Delia is trying to convince Sal to book a Òlast minuteÓ surprise trip on a website where they wouldn't even know their destination until the trip was booked. In contrast, Sal has developed a day-by-day plan for a trip to Italy. What best describes the situation in which Delia and Sal have found themselves? Delia and Sal:

Accepted Answer

A)  have polarized around the issue of planning. 
B)  are engaging in negative reciprocity. 
C)  probably have low levels of epinephrine as a result of their conflict. 
D)  are positively reinforcing each other's position in the conflict. 
A)  have polarized around the issue of planning. 
B)  are engaging in negative reciprocity. 
C)  probably have low levels of epinephrine as a result of their conflict. 
D)  are positively reinforcing each other's position in the conflict.

Question 11

5.Describe how the interactions of unhappy couples (in comparison to happy couples) can be characterized according to Gottman's structural model of marital interaction.

Accepted Answer

First, unhappy couples engage in less po

Question 12

Which of the following statements about the relationship between mismanaged conflict and relationship satisfaction is accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mismanaged conflict inevitably leads to lower relationship satisfaction. 
B)  Relationship satisfaction only decreases among couples who do not constructively manage conflict. 
C)  Poor problem-solving skills consistently predict lower levels of relationship satisfaction only when combined with high levels of positive affect. 
D)  Negative skills have a negative effect on relationship satisfaction only when combined with low levels of positive affect. 
A)  Mismanaged conflict inevitably leads to lower relationship satisfaction. 
B)  Relationship satisfaction only decreases among couples who do not constructively manage conflict. 
C)  Poor problem-solving skills consistently predict lower levels of relationship satisfaction only when combined with high levels of positive affect. 
D)  Negative skills have a negative effect on relationship satisfaction only when combined with low levels of positive affect.

Question 13

14.How do interpersonal and intraindividual perspectives differ in explaining situational couple violence?

Accepted Answer

Interpersonal perspectives focus on the

Question 14

According to your text, which of the following topics is the source of the greatest number of disagreements reported by husbands and wives?

Accepted Answer

A)  chores 
B)  communication 
C)  money 
D)  sex 
A)  chores 
B)  communication 
C)  money 
D)  sex

Question 15

In intimate terrorism, the three phases of the cycle of violence are:

Accepted Answer

A)  acute battering, plateau, and tension-building. 
B)  tension-building, acute battering, and contrition. 
C)  baseline, intense violence, and adoration. 
D)  emotional degradation, physical degradation, and remorse. 
A)  acute battering, plateau, and tension-building. 
B)  tension-building, acute battering, and contrition. 
C)  baseline, intense violence, and adoration. 
D)  emotional degradation, physical degradation, and remorse.

Question 16

12.Rivian and Mick have been in a generally unhappy relationship for 17 years. Their first violent interaction occurred when they were still dating: an argument got out of hand, Rivian slapped Mick, and he pinned her hands at her sides before she kicked him and ran out of the room. Since then, there have been occasional violent episodes but nothing that would result in injury. Rivian and Mick recently decided to attend marital therapy. Why might they have not listed the violence as one of the problems they see in their relationship?

Accepted Answer

Many couples do not view the episodes of

Question 17

Harry came home from work in a foul mood and his wife, Delilah, did not have supper waiting for him as usual. Harry became extremely angry, slapped and punched Delilah, and then grabbed her by the hair and threw her to the ground. What stage of the cycle of violence does this reflect?

Accepted Answer

A)  acute battering 
B)  intense violence 
C)  physical degradation 
D)  tension-building 
A)  acute battering 
B)  intense violence 
C)  physical degradation 
D)  tension-building

Question 18

Which of the following is true of the research on situational couple violence? Situational couple violence:

Accepted Answer

A)  is more often committed by men than by women. 
B)  can consist of emotional abuse, threats, and financial control. 
C)  occurs among distressed couples. 
D)  is best understood as a consequence of a deteriorating relationship. 
A)  is more often committed by men than by women. 
B)  can consist of emotional abuse, threats, and financial control. 
C)  occurs among distressed couples. 
D)  is best understood as a consequence of a deteriorating relationship.

Question 19

Research on couple conflict from an attachment perspective has shown that:

Accepted Answer

A)  there is little evidence that early family relationships shape the manner in which intimate partners manage conflict. 
B)  there are large differences between how individuals high in attachment anxiety manage conflict in intimate relationships compared to individuals high in attachment avoidance. 
C)  secure individuals tend to be more adept at managing conflict in intimate relationships than insecure individuals. 
D)  there are no observable differences among insecure individuals in how they manage conflict in intimate relationships. 
A)  there is little evidence that early family relationships shape the manner in which intimate partners manage conflict. 
B)  there are large differences between how individuals high in attachment anxiety manage conflict in intimate relationships compared to individuals high in attachment avoidance. 
C)  secure individuals tend to be more adept at managing conflict in intimate relationships than insecure individuals. 
D)  there are no observable differences among insecure individuals in how they manage conflict in intimate relationships.

Question 20

10.Describe the phases of the cycle of violence.

Accepted Answer

In the tension-building phase, the man's

When Sandy says something mean during an argument, Ali is upset but tries to respond to her concerns with warmth. What is this called?

Each speaking turn in couple discussions needs to be coded not only for but also for .

Cognitive editing occurs when a partner hears something but responds in a way.

Dr. Adams believes that how partners manage conflict is determined in part by their experiences in their families of origin when they were children. With what theory is this consistent?

Regarding research on conflict and aggression in intimate relationships, which statement is true?

13.Mia and Dianne have been living together for 2 years and are both occasionally aggressive in their relationship. How might you expect their communication to differ from nonviolent couples?

5.Describe how the interactions of unhappy couples (in comparison to happy couples) can be characterized according to Gottman's structural model of marital interaction.

Which of the following statements about the relationship between mismanaged conflict and relationship satisfaction is accurate?

14.How do interpersonal and intraindividual perspectives differ in explaining situational couple violence?

According to your text, which of the following topics is the source of the greatest number of disagreements reported by husbands and wives?

In intimate terrorism, the three phases of the cycle of violence are:

Harry came home from work in a foul mood and his wife, Delilah, did not have supper waiting for him as usual. Harry became extremely angry, slapped and punched Delilah, and then grabbed her by the hair and threw her to the ground. What stage of the cycle of violence does this reflect?

Which of the following is true of the research on situational couple violence? Situational couple violence:

Research on couple conflict from an attachment perspective has shown that:

10.Describe the phases of the cycle of violence.

Why Study Intimate Relationships?

Tools of Relationship Science

Theoretical Frameworks

Men and Women, Gay and Straight

Attraction and Mate Selection

Personality and Personal History

Communicating Closeness

Beliefs and Values

Understanding Each Other

Relationships in Context

Improving Relationships

Relationships Across the Lifespan

Filters

Exam 8: Managing Differences

When Sandy says something mean during an argument, Ali is upset but tries to respond to her concerns with warmth. What is this called?

Each speaking turn in couple discussions needs to be coded not only for ________ but also for ________.

Cognitive editing occurs when a partner hears something ________ but responds in a ________ way.

Dr. Adams believes that how partners manage conflict is determined in part by their experiences in their families of origin when they were children. With what theory is this consistent?

Regarding research on conflict and aggression in intimate relationships, which statement is true?

13.Mia and Dianne have been living together for 2 years and are both occasionally aggressive in their relationship. How might you expect their communication to differ from nonviolent couples?

5.Describe how the interactions of unhappy couples (in comparison to happy couples) can be characterized according to Gottman's structural model of marital interaction.

Which of the following statements about the relationship between mismanaged conflict and relationship satisfaction is accurate?

14.How do interpersonal and intraindividual perspectives differ in explaining situational couple violence?

According to your text, which of the following topics is the source of the greatest number of disagreements reported by husbands and wives?

In intimate terrorism, the three phases of the cycle of violence are:

Harry came home from work in a foul mood and his wife, Delilah, did not have supper waiting for him as usual. Harry became extremely angry, slapped and punched Delilah, and then grabbed her by the hair and threw her to the ground. What stage of the cycle of violence does this reflect?

Which of the following is true of the research on situational couple violence? Situational couple violence:

Research on couple conflict from an attachment perspective has shown that:

10.Describe the phases of the cycle of violence.

Why Study Intimate Relationships?

Tools of Relationship Science

Theoretical Frameworks

Men and Women, Gay and Straight

Attraction and Mate Selection

Personality and Personal History

Communicating Closeness

Beliefs and Values

Understanding Each Other

Relationships in Context

Improving Relationships

Relationships Across the Lifespan

Filters

Each speaking turn in couple discussions needs to be coded not only for but also for .

Cognitive editing occurs when a partner hears something but responds in a way.