Exam 11: Conflict and Power

Which conflict-management strategy involves a high concern for the other party but a low concern for the self?

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

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

Feminist scholars highlight the fact that, worldwide, women earn only about ________ as much as men for the same job as a blatant example of gender inequality.

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 daughter 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.

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.