Question 1

As an approach to structuring families and communities, patriarchy is virtually universal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Felix had been angry with his roommate Hector for some time. Hector was always playing his music so loudly that Felix couldn't concentrate, much less have a conversation on the telephone. Despite his anger, he hadn't expressed his feelings to Hector. Which of the following is true of this situation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hector and Felix are engaged in conflict because Felix's anger is sufficient to produce conflict. 
B)  Hector and Felix are not engaged in conflict because the source of their conflict is not interpersonal. 
C)  Hector and Felix are engaged in conflict because conflict can exist "under the surface" for some time. 
D)  Hector and Felix are not engaged in conflict because conflict must be expressed. 
A)  Hector and Felix are engaged in conflict because Felix's anger is sufficient to produce conflict. 
B)  Hector and Felix are not engaged in conflict because the source of their conflict is not interpersonal. 
C)  Hector and Felix are engaged in conflict because conflict can exist "under the surface" for some time. 
D)  Hector and Felix are not engaged in conflict because conflict must be expressed.

Question 3

Using concrete examples, identify the three most common topics of conflict in romantic relationships, according to Erbert's research.

Accepted Answer

According to research by Erbert, the thr

Question 4

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?

Accepted Answer

The five conflict strategies identified

Question 5

Explain and provide a hypothetical example of the principle of least interest.

Accepted Answer

The principle of least interest is a con

Question 6

The content dimension of a conflict relates to what?

Accepted Answer

A)  The implications of the conflict for the relationship. 
B)  The strategies people use to manage the conflict. 
C)  The acceptability of the outcome of the conflict. 
D)  The specific point of contention giving rise to the conflict. 
A)  The implications of the conflict for the relationship. 
B)  The strategies people use to manage the conflict. 
C)  The acceptability of the outcome of the conflict. 
D)  The specific point of contention giving rise to the conflict.

Question 7

If you try hard enough, you can resolve any conflict.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

When spouses engage in the demand-withdraw pattern, who is most likely to demand and withdraw?

Accepted Answer

A)  Men are most likely to demand; women are most likely to withdraw. 
B)  Women are most likely to demand; men are most likely to withdraw. 
C)  Women are most likely to demand and most likely to withdraw. 
D)  Men are most likely to demand and most likely to withdraw. 
A)  Men are most likely to demand; women are most likely to withdraw. 
B)  Women are most likely to demand; men are most likely to withdraw. 
C)  Women are most likely to demand and most likely to withdraw. 
D)  Men are most likely to demand and most likely to withdraw.

Question 9

Frank and Samantha just received a large inheritance when Samantha's grandmother passed away. Samantha said she wanted to use the money to build a room addition onto their house. Frank said he wanted to buy a more fuel-efficient car. Which of the following is true about this situation?

Accepted Answer

A)  This is an example of conflict because it involves an expressed struggle. 
B)  This is an example of conflict because it involves scarce resources. 
C)  This is an example of conflict because it involves incompatible goals. 
D)  All of these are true. 
A)  This is an example of conflict because it involves an expressed struggle. 
B)  This is an example of conflict because it involves scarce resources. 
C)  This is an example of conflict because it involves incompatible goals. 
D)  All of these are true.

Question 10

Traditional gender socialization encourages men to use accommodating conflict management strategies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Imagine you were a counselor assigned to help Marc and Amber (described on page 354 of the text) work through their conflict. 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.

Accepted Answer

Marc and Amber,

It's clear that the co

Question 12

Discuss the prevalence of, and the problems associated with, violence in intimate relationships. What (if anything) should be done to limit the occurrence of intimate violence? Based on what you learned in this chapter, generate at least four ideas that might help people minimize the occurrence of violence in their relationships. Support your ideas as fully as possible.

Accepted Answer

The prevalence of violence in intimate r

Question 13

______________ is the ability to manipulate, influence, or control other people or events.

Accepted Answer

A)  conflict 
B)  fear 
C)  power 
D)  coercion 
A)  conflict 
B)  fear 
C)  power 
D)  coercion

Question 14

When engaged in interpersonal conflict, ______________ is the practice of saving up past grievances and bringing them all up at the same time.

Accepted Answer

A)  blindsiding 
B)  counter-attacking 
C)  gunnysacking 
D)  rubber-band balling 
A)  blindsiding 
B)  counter-attacking 
C)  gunnysacking 
D)  rubber-band balling

Question 15

Identify and discuss two cultural dimensions that influence how people manage conflict.

Accepted Answer

Two cultural dimensions that influence h

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Thinking of conflict as a game if you traditionally think of it as a battle. 
B)  Engaging in a cooling off period before you have a conflict discussion. 
C)  Trying to see a conflict from someone else's point of view. 
D)  Minimizing your responsibility for a conflict. 
A)  Thinking of conflict as a game if you traditionally think of it as a battle. 
B)  Engaging in a cooling off period before you have a conflict discussion. 
C)  Trying to see a conflict from someone else's point of view. 
D)  Minimizing your responsibility for a conflict.

Question 17

All of the following tips are useful for managing a conflict online except:

Accepted Answer

A)  avoid responding right away 
B)  always respond using the same communication medium 
C)  clarify comments or statements that aren't clear 
D)  use emoticons to express your emotional state 
A)  avoid responding right away 
B)  always respond using the same communication medium 
C)  clarify comments or statements that aren't clear 
D)  use emoticons to express your emotional state

Question 18

How do expectations of sex and gender contribute to conflict? Identify and discuss at least three ways that men and women tend to differ in their approach to conflict. What role does relationship type or satisfaction play in these differences? Finally, do you agree that popular culture exaggerates these tendencies? Why or why not? Make sure to justify your reasoning as fully as possible.

Accepted Answer

Expectations of sex and gender can contr

Question 19

Define and provide examples of the three types of power-based messages identified by Ericson and Rogers.

Accepted Answer

Ericson and Rogers identified three type

Question 20

A relationship between a person of higher power and a person of lesser power is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  a symmetrical relationship 
B)  a deficit relationship 
C)  a contemporary relationship 
D)  a complementary relationship 
A)  a symmetrical relationship 
B)  a deficit relationship 
C)  a contemporary relationship 
D)  a complementary relationship

As an approach to structuring families and communities, patriarchy is virtually universal.

Felix had been angry with his roommate Hector for some time. Hector was always playing his music so loudly that Felix couldn't concentrate, much less have a conversation on the telephone. Despite his anger, he hadn't expressed his feelings to Hector. Which of the following is true of this situation?

Using concrete examples, identify the three most common topics of conflict in romantic relationships, according to Erbert's research.

Explain and provide a hypothetical example of the principle of least interest.

The content dimension of a conflict relates to what?

If you try hard enough, you can resolve any conflict.

When spouses engage in the demand-withdraw pattern, who is most likely to demand and withdraw?

Frank and Samantha just received a large inheritance when Samantha's grandmother passed away. Samantha said she wanted to use the money to build a room addition onto their house. Frank said he wanted to buy a more fuel-efficient car. Which of the following is true about this situation?

Traditional gender socialization encourages men to use accommodating conflict management strategies.

______________ is the ability to manipulate, influence, or control other people or events.

When engaged in interpersonal conflict, ______________ is the practice of saving up past grievances and bringing them all up at the same time.

Identify and discuss two cultural dimensions that influence how people manage conflict.

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

All of the following tips are useful for managing a conflict online except:

Define and provide examples of the three types of power-based messages identified by Ericson and Rogers.

A relationship between a person of higher power and a person of lesser power is known as:

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Exam 11: Interpersonal Deception

As an approach to structuring families and communities, patriarchy is virtually universal.

Using concrete examples, identify the three most common topics of conflict in romantic relationships, according to Erbert's research.

Explain and provide a hypothetical example of the principle of least interest.

The content dimension of a conflict relates to what?

If you try hard enough, you can resolve any conflict.

When spouses engage in the demand-withdraw pattern, who is most likely to demand and withdraw?

Frank and Samantha just received a large inheritance when Samantha's grandmother passed away. Samantha said she wanted to use the money to build a room addition onto their house. Frank said he wanted to buy a more fuel-efficient car. Which of the following is true about this situation?

Traditional gender socialization encourages men to use accommodating conflict management strategies.

______________ is the ability to manipulate, influence, or control other people or events.

When engaged in interpersonal conflict, ______________ is the practice of saving up past grievances and bringing them all up at the same time.

Identify and discuss two cultural dimensions that influence how people manage conflict.

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

All of the following tips are useful for managing a conflict online except:

Define and provide examples of the three types of power-based messages identified by Ericson and Rogers.

A relationship between a person of higher power and a person of lesser power is known as:

About Communication

Culture and Gender

Communication and the Self

Interpersonal Perception

Language

Nonverbal Communication

Listening

Social and Personal Relationships

Family and Intimate Relationships

Conflict and Power

Emotion

Filters