Exam 10: Conflict

When relationship research is written about in the popular media,reporting tends to emphasize _____,whereas the empirical science focuses on _______.

How well can researchers predict marital outcomes?

Delia loves to travel and loves exploring and being surprised about what is around the next corner.She does not like to plan ahead too much because she believes that 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 "last minute" surprise trip on a website where they would not 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:

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

Jonathan and Gurmit have been married 10 years.What are they most likely to disagree about?

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

Oussama has a negative view of himself and obsesses over his relationship with his partner,Salma.Oussama most likely has a(n)_____ attachment style and uses _____ conflict management strategies in his relationship.

In laboratory studies of observed marital behavior,unconditional probabilities capture the ________ of particular interaction events,while conditional probabilities capture the ________ of interaction events.

The demand/withdraw pattern often leads couples to adopt _____ positions in their argument.

Which of the following responses is most reflective of a positive solution for someone who is upset with their partner's lack of time at home?

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

In a videotaped discussion,a husband says,"I feel really uncomfortable whenever we discuss our sexual relationship." How would you code the husband's statement?

According to the textbook,couples can use a variety of strategies for conflict resolution.Strategies such as blaming one's partner for the problem and delivering ultimatums are considered ________ strategies;looking for points of and working toward agreement are considered ________ strategies.

Describe the associations between stress hormones,negative behaviors,and relationship satisfaction.

Reagan believes that most people are trustworthy and does not feel threatened by his partner,Tanner.Reagan most likely has a(n)_____ attachment style and uses _____ conflict management strategies in his relationship.

In a videotaped discussion,a wife says,"I think that most of our arguments stem from our different religious backgrounds." Her husband responds,"Yes,I think you're right.Our perceptions and values vary a lot because of our beliefs." How would you code the husband's response?

What role does coercion play in relationships?

In a videotaped discussion,a wife says,"I think that most of our arguments stem from a lack of trust." How would you code the wife's statement?

How does Arthur Schopenhauer's parable of porcupines relate to relationship disagreement?

Conflict occurs when one partner pursues his/her _____ in such a way that it interferes with the other partner's _____.