Exam 12: Interpersonal Relationships: Family and Workplace

According to Fitzpatrick,Ritchie,and Koerner,the degree to which a family pushes all members to agree to the same set of beliefs,values,and attitudes represents its __________ orientation.

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Jessica is 17 years old.Her parents are frustrated by her selfish and destructive behavior: She occasionally skips school;she neglects her chores at home,including her bedroom and pets;she drains the car of gas "cruising" with her friends;she talks on her cell phone almost constantly;and she pushes the boundaries of her curfew consistently.Using John Gottman's set of suggestions for handling conflict,recommend a plan of action for Jessica's parents in dealing with her behavior.

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-The response should include a discussion of at least four of the following strategies,and reference the scenario appropriately:
-Pick your battles carefully.(Don't make each issue equal;skipping school is likely more important than the cell phone use. )
-Schedule a discussion.(Sit down together to discuss your frustrations and Jessica's needs. )
-Employ a structure.(Build an agenda,persuade and argue,resolve. )
-Moderate your emotions.(Being overly emotional will complicate the issue. )
-Acknowledge Jessica's viewpoint before making your own point.
-Communicate nondefensively.
-Provide comfort and positive reinforcement.
-Seek help if progress is not made.

Edyta has important instructions for her employees.If she expects them to act immediately,which medium(s)should Edyta use to communicate?

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Define voluntary kin,and describe the four different kinds of voluntary kin relationships.

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Question 4

Clara does not have any siblings and currently attends third grade.According to research,how could being an only child potentially impact Clara's social life at school?

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Question 5

Explain leader-member exchange (LMX)theory.

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Question 6

Karla just accepted a position as a personal trainer at a gym.Although she is excited about her first day,she feels nervous about fitting in.Regardless,she wants to build friendships with her coworkers.Which aspect of workplace friendships will Karla probably find most beneficial at first?

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Question 7

Which skill for improving family communication is involved when family members schedule discussions,acknowledge the other's viewpoint,moderate emotions,and know when to get help or when to give up?

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Question 8

Faysal,the CEO of a technological sales company,has noticed that many of his employees are building friendships with one another.He is concerned that friendships in the workplace will lead to too many issues and detract from business-matters.Faysal comes to you,his trusted friend,to discuss his concerns and to ask you for advice.He says,"I just don't see any benefit to having friendships in the workplace." How would you respond?

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Question 9

What dimension of the circumplex model of family interaction is characterized by emotional bonding and feelings of togetherness?

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Question 10

Giselle has filed a sexual harassment claim against her boss.She accuses him of demanding sex in return for his approval of her promotion.What type of harassment is this?

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Question 11

Marlo has been told by her boss that,if she does not "put out," she will never see that promotion to manager she wants.Identify and define what type of harassment this is,as well as the other type of harassment discussed in the textbook.

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Question 12

Mia and Keely have been married for two years.Mia values having a stable routine and spending a majority of her free time with Keely.While Keely enjoys spending time with Mia,it is important for her to have time alone to pursue her own interests.How is this relationship best classified?

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Question 13

A marketing manager communicating with customers about a new product line is an example of which type of workplace communication?

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Question 14

Everything in the circumplex model of family interaction is influenced by __________.

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Question 15

What is a factor unique to the relationships between parents and their adult children?

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Question 16

Differentiate between the dimensions of conformity and conversation within the family communication patterns model.

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Question 17

Which of Jerome's experiences best demonstrates workplace bullying?

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Question 18

Jordie and Taylor are married and raising one child.Both Jordie and Taylor are deeply committed to their family but value their independence,each pursuing their individual goals and feeling free to openly express themselves.Fitzpatrick,Ritchie,and Koerner would label this family's communication pattern as __________.

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Question 19

Several women in the parts department are making a claim of sexual harassment against the department manager.They claim he does nothing about the nude photographs of women hanging on the wall or the sexist remarks made by male coworkers.This type of harassment is called __________.

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According to Fitzpatrick,Ritchie,and Koerner,the degree to which a family pushes all members to agree to the same set of beliefs,values,and attitudes represents its __________ orientation.

Edyta has important instructions for her employees.If she expects them to act immediately,which medium(s)should Edyta use to communicate?

Define voluntary kin,and describe the four different kinds of voluntary kin relationships.

Clara does not have any siblings and currently attends third grade.According to research,how could being an only child potentially impact Clara's social life at school?

Explain leader-member exchange (LMX)theory.

Karla just accepted a position as a personal trainer at a gym.Although she is excited about her first day,she feels nervous about fitting in.Regardless,she wants to build friendships with her coworkers.Which aspect of workplace friendships will Karla probably find most beneficial at first?

Which skill for improving family communication is involved when family members schedule discussions,acknowledge the other's viewpoint,moderate emotions,and know when to get help or when to give up?

What dimension of the circumplex model of family interaction is characterized by emotional bonding and feelings of togetherness?

Giselle has filed a sexual harassment claim against her boss.She accuses him of demanding sex in return for his approval of her promotion.What type of harassment is this?

Marlo has been told by her boss that,if she does not "put out," she will never see that promotion to manager she wants.Identify and define what type of harassment this is,as well as the other type of harassment discussed in the textbook.

Mia and Keely have been married for two years.Mia values having a stable routine and spending a majority of her free time with Keely.While Keely enjoys spending time with Mia,it is important for her to have time alone to pursue her own interests.How is this relationship best classified?

A marketing manager communicating with customers about a new product line is an example of which type of workplace communication?

Everything in the circumplex model of family interaction is influenced by __________.

What is a factor unique to the relationships between parents and their adult children?

Differentiate between the dimensions of conformity and conversation within the family communication patterns model.

Which of Jerome's experiences best demonstrates workplace bullying?

Several women in the parts department are making a claim of sexual harassment against the department manager.They claim he does nothing about the nude photographs of women hanging on the wall or the sexist remarks made by male coworkers.This type of harassment is called __________.

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