Exam 8: Enhancing Relationships

When neither person feels like the issue has been addressed but merely postponed, it demonstrates the _____ conflict style.

José used to think his partner's helplessness with money was cute; now he finds it annoying. They are starting to spend less time together, but aren't really arguing. What stage of relational de-escalation are José and his partner facing?

The _____ conflict management style involves using a win-lose approach, and often includes seeking someone to blame.

Kumiko prefers to back away when another person tries to start an argument. She displays a(n) _____ style of conflict management.

In order to manage your emotions in a conflict situation, it would be most helpful to do which of the following?

People start depending on each other for self-confirmation in the _____ stage of relational escalation.

Jenna felt bad that she missed the meeting, but she thought Harris had said it was next week and now he has taken her off the project. Which category of conflict does this demonstrate?

In the intensification stage of relational escalation, partners weigh heavily on each other's opinions.

The relational dialectic that focuses on stability and change is called predictability versus _____.

What is meant by a cooperative style of conflict management? Explain the four techniques discussed in your book as for using a cooperative style.

Explain the autonomy versus connection dialectic.

Emma and Aaron argued about money a few weeks ago and then they began arguing about Aaron drinking too much on weekdays. This is an example of a serial argument.

People who use blame as a strategy for winning a conflict are using which conflict style?

Which one of the Communication Principles for a Lifetime is considered the most important in developing a friendship?

Jonah and Renata dated for about eight months before breaking up. Since they have so many friends in common, they still see each other all the time and spend almost every Friday night together with the rest of the group. This couple seems to be experiencing _____.

_____ conflict is characterized by cooperation in dealing with differences.

Argumentative episodes focused on a given issue that occur at least twice are called _____.

Explain how the five Communication Principles for a Lifetime can help you enhance your friendships.

What type of conflict occurs when conflict gets personal such as when people attack each other's self-esteem?

"Grave dressing" describes the story we offer to others as to why a relationship ended.