Exam 8: Enhancing Relationships

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

Explain irresolvable or intractable conflict.

This type of conflict stems from differences in ideas,definitions,perceptions,or goals.

Leslie and Pat have reached a stage in their relationship in which they understand one another to the point that they can almost finish one another's sentences,openly discuss any issue,and are recognized among friends and family members as a committed couple.This would be an example of what stage in relational escalation?

People who exhibit a nonconfrontational style in responding to conflict during problem-solving discussions are perceived to be incompetent.

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

Delores often insults others and uses profanity in order to get what she wants.She uses _____ communication.

When a relationship forms between dating partners after their romance terminates,it is called which of the following?

A couple experiences significantly less interaction and begins to no longer depend as much on one another for support.They also begin to question whether their relationship has a future.This illustrates which stage in relational de-escalation?

During a recent conflict between Bill and Bob,Bill tried to blame Bert,using Bert as a scapegoat so that Bill could avoid taking responsibility for the conflict.Bill was using a _____ style.

Pablo and Nakara are exchanging information about hometowns,high schools,the weather,TV shows,and people they know.In which stage of relational escalation are they most likely to be?

The individualization stage is a part of relational escalation.

Relational dialectics are also known as the dialectical perspective.

Justin's girlfriend,Malika,is angry with him for spending so much time with his friends.When she tried to discuss it with him,he changed the subject and began talking about his new boss.What conflict strategy did Justin use?

This type of conflict occurs when conflict gets personal such that people attack each other's self-esteem.

When a participant in a conflict uses a style that views the conflict as a set of problems to be solved,rather than a competition,he/she is using a _____ style.

According to Satir,which of the following is a characteristic of a healthy family?

The tension between stability and change is the _____ dialectic.

The predictability vs.novelty dialectic refers to the tension of giving up and,alternately,maintaining our privacy.

In a complementary relationship,power continually shifts from one person to the other,depending upon which partner has the most expertise or interest in a situation.