Question 1

The style of conflict that indicates little concern for one's own interests or for the interests of the partner is:

Accepted Answer

A) collaboration. 
B) accommodation. 
C) avoidance. 
D) egocentrism.

Question 2

Psychiatrist Martin Goldberg points out six areas of marital interaction that underlie much of the conflict in a marriage.Which of the following is NOT one of these?

Accepted Answer

A) power and control 
B) nurturance 
C) fidelity 
D) careers

Question 3

Peggy resents Steve's lack of affection for her as his spouse.She does not say anything about this though,because she values peace between them.Her style of conflict is:

Accepted Answer

A) competition. 
B) avoidance. 
C) accommodation. 
D) compromise.

Question 4

Among the following combinations,which is most likely to be conducive to a stable and satisfying relationship?

Accepted Answer

A) two competitors 
B) two avoiders 
C) a competitor and an accommodator 
D) a collaborator and a compromiser

Question 5

Sean and Rita are arguing over how little Sean has helped with housework and child care since Rita went back to work.To not make Sean feel bad,Rita says apologetically that she will continue to do most of the housework without complaining.Their style of conflict is:

Accepted Answer

A) competition. 
B) avoidance. 
C) accommodation. 
D) compromise.

Question 6

A wife learns how to fish because her husband loves the sport and she wants to please him.In this instance,the husband has __________ power.

Accepted Answer

A) referent 
B) legitimate 
C) expert 
D) reward

Question 7

According to the text,the important point is not whether an outside observer would detect power,but whether people define their situation as one in which they have some power.This observation reflects __________ theory.

Accepted Answer

A) symbolic interactionist 
B) exchange 
C) systems 
D) conflict

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT one of Vuchinich's four ways in which a verbal attack by one member on another can end?

Accepted Answer

A) withdrawal 
B) standoff 
C) submission 
D) tension outlet

Question 9

A study of 130 newlyweds found that those couples in the happiest unions dealt with their problems by discussing them:

Accepted Answer

A) with gentleness,soothing,and de-escalation of negativity. 
B) argumentatively. 
C) without limiting conflict. 
D) in an attempt to avoid confrontation.

Question 10

Janet is exhausted but agrees to have sex with her husband in order to avoid his verbal abuse.This illustrates __________ power.

Accepted Answer

A) informational 
B) referent 
C) expert 
D) coercive

Question 11

According to the text's discussion,power and conflict:

Accepted Answer

A) are abnormal in and inconsistent with intimate relationships. 
B) can wreck a relationship. 
C) necessarily lead to dissatisfaction and always detract from the quality of relationships. 
D) all of the above

Question 12

When neither spouse wants to control the situation and tries to give control to the other,they are practicing:

Accepted Answer

A) complementary interaction. 
B) neutralized symmetry. 
C) submissive symmetry. 
D) interactive power.

Question 13

John and Martha are looking for a house to buy.Martha says: "John,I will leave this decision up to you since you are better at making business decisions." John responds: "Thanks,you are right,and I will make the decision." The type of power interaction between John and Martha is:

Accepted Answer

A) submissive symmetry. 
B) neutralized symmetry. 
C) competitive symmetry. 
D) complementary interaction.

Question 14

According to the text,when couples fight,it is important to:

Accepted Answer

A) use conflict to attack problems,not one's partner. 
B) be flexible and willing to compromise. 
C) keep loving while fighting. 
D) all of the above

Question 15

The text defines power as the:

Accepted Answer

A) use of force to get one's way. 
B) ability to get someone to think or act in a certain way. 
C) ability to get someone to do something against his or her wishes. 
D) successful exercise of influence.

Question 16

The "__________" states that the partner who is least interested in maintaining the relationship has the most power.

Accepted Answer

A) silent partner theory 
B) principle of least interest 
C) commitment/power theory 
D) law of ASUMH

Question 17

In the "__________" type of equalitarian marriage,the spouses share authority over all decisions.

Accepted Answer

A) no-spouse-dominant 
B) autonomic 
C) gender-non-specific 
D) syncratic

Question 18

Since she married Duncan,Candy does not feel that she gets enough time to herself.When Duncan proposes they go out together,Candy suggests he go by himself.Duncan gets jealous and says she does not want to be seen with him.What is the underlying source of tension?

Accepted Answer

A) power and control 
B) infidelity 
C) differences in style 
D) intimacy and privacy

Question 19

The text identifies three main issues over which married couples have conflict.Which of the following is NOT one of these?

Accepted Answer

A) money 
B) children 
C) sex 
D) division of labor for household chores

Question 20

According to __________ theorists,issues of power and conflict are central to all human interaction.

Accepted Answer

A) systems 
B) symbolic interactionist 
C) conflict 
D) exchange

Exam 10: Power and Conflict in Marriage