Exam 7: Communication, Power, and Conflict

Traditional male gender roles work against the idea of expressing feelings.

One problem with nonverbal communication is the imprecision of its message.

Markham found that negativity or positivity of a couple's communication pattern had little impact on their marital satisfaction during the first year due to

According to the text, which of the following is considered to be the most difficult topic for couples to discuss?

What is demand-withdraw communication, and how might it affect a relationship?

According to the text, during negative communication interactions, nonverbal acts such as rolling one's eyes in response to a statement or complaint made by a spouse can convey

Husbands send clearer messages to their wives than wives send to their husbands.

Which of the following is true of touch?

If Jim does not really care whether his wife Francis stays with him or not, he will have the most power in the relationship according to

Which of the following is a consequence of marital conflict?

Husbands often believe that they have more power in relationships than they actually do.

The impact of marital stress on physical health seems to be greatest on

A partner avoiding issues by withdrawing from the conversation is an example of

Conflicts in marital relationships can be resolved through negotiation by which of the following?

Research has found that couples in satisfied marriages tend to do which of the following?

Which party tends to have the most power in the relationship?

Every time Tammy tells her husband Michael that she wants to talk about their marriage, Michael either leaves the room or changes the subject. This type of marital communication is referred to as

All of the following are positive ways of resolving conflict except

Agreement to a gift is a way to negotiate the resolution of conflict.

Affiliative humor