Exam 11: Conflict

Conflict is apt to develop because we don't like to feel compelled to do something we do not want to do. This is an example of what type of conflict-generating behavior?

Conflicts develop for what reasons? (Please list at least three.)

An everyday occurrence, conflict makes sense to learn how to handle conflict constructively so its presence improves our relationships.

List one function of conflict and explain how using this approach is beneficial.

An example of nonassertive language is which of the following?

An ego conflict occurs when two parties disagree over matters of fact.

You have two choices for how you can respond during a conflict: nonassertively or aggressively.

_______________ communication cultures prefer to deal directly with conflict.

In a low-intensity conflict, although each person wants to win, winning itself is seen as sufficient.

Interpersonal conflict is not based on interaction.

Two types of goals that help to identify conflict are which of the following?

In this type of conflict, one party often aims to harm or at least seriously debilitate the other.

Parties to a conflict who lack openness usually are unconcerned with the other's feelings, believing that it is unnecessary that each party to the conflict benefit from a positive outcome.

List two nonverbal cues that characterize assertion.

Competing with, even striving to defeat another person we are in conflict with, is common in what country?

A struggle between interdependent parties often occurs when parties find incompatibility of their __________.