Exam 11: Interpersonal Conflict

Which of the following statements accurately reflects the idea of "reframing" a conflict?

Which of the following is NOT one of the common conflict metaphors identified in your textbook?

Imagine you were a counselor assigned to help Marc and his teenage Amber (described in the Interpersonal Conflict chapter) work through their conflict regarding Amber having stolen Marc's credit cards from his wallet. Using the concepts you've learned in the chapter, explain the nature of their conflict to them (specifically identifying its content and relational dimensions), and then explain what options they have for managing their conflict in a productive way. Include relevant issues of power in your answer. Address your answer directly to Marc and Amber.

The strength of the immune system is predicted by the way people handle conflict, particularly in romantic relationships.

Jon recently stopped a conflict with his girlfriend, Ana, and said to her, "You don't know how to have a disagreement without losing your temper and swearing!" Ana replied, "Well at least I want to confront the issues instead of avoiding them!" Jon and Ana's exchange is an example of

Which of the following statements about power is false?

Identify, define, and provide an example of each of the five conflict strategies identified by Blake and Mouton. If it helps, you can draw the graph that represents the five styles. Next, identify which conflict style fits you. Which features of your personality led you to select that style and not the others?