IC exam 3

people who take the peacemaking approach

attempt to find creative negotiation to resolve conflicts when they arise

during conflict, people from collectivistic societies tend to

be more concerned about preserving group harmony

in the context of the general tone of a relationship, a competitive atmosphere will promote

coercion

conflict style describes a situation in which two or more people become aware that their thought processes are in conflict

cognitive

some relationships develop because people

come into contact with each other on a frequent basis

intercultural relationships are often characterized by cultural differences in

communication styles

the general theme in destructive conflict is

competitive escelation

a style of interaction marriages, each partner gives up some parts of his or her culturally bound habits and beliefs to accommodate the other

compromise style

people who take the direct approach to conflict

concentrate on using very precise language

individuals often use what strategy to highlight the injustices of the present system

confrontation

the notion that only under very specific conditions do intercultural contacts result in positive and tolerant attitudes towards other groups

contact hypothesis

identify a characteristic of intercultural conflict

contradictory conflict style

the most important impact of new communication technologies, particularly for young people, is the new opportunities the provide for

developing and maintaining relationships

value conflit occurs when people have

differing idelogies

the goal in this conflict style is to articulate issues carefully and select the best solution based on an agreed-upon set of criteria

direct approach to conflict

this type of conflict resolution combines the direct and emotionally restrained dimensions and emphasizes a verbally direct approach for dealing with disagreements

discussion style

people who use this type to resolve conflicts are comfortable with more emotionally confrontational talk and view credibility of the other person grounded in their degree of emotional expressiveness

dynamic style

this type of conflict resolution uses indirect style of communicating along with a more emotionally intense expressiveness

dynamic style

people who value intense and overt displays of feelings during discussion of agreements rely on the

emotionally expressive conflict style

this type of conflict resolution views intense verbal and nonverbal expression of emotion as demonstrating sincerity and willingness to engage intensely to resolve conflict

engagement style

a universal concept that refers to specific communication strategies people use to save their own or another persons face

facework

communication scholar benjamin Boone has developed a particularly defective approach for improving intergroup conflicts known as

facilitated intergroup dialogue

identify a primary influence for preparing a particular conflict style

family background

people who use the restrain conflict style generally

feel uncomfortable with emotional expression

personal nonromantic relationships with culture specific overtones are known as

friendships

same sex relationships are known as

gay relationships

this conflict occurs when people disagree about a preferred outcome

goal

in the context of intercultural relationships majority communities

have the most to gain by maintaining inequality

the act of lashing out against society b young undisciplined looters is known as

hooliganism

a conflict of interest describes a situation in which people have

incompatible preferences for a plan to pursue

a conflict of interest describes a situation when people have

incompatible preferences for a plan to pursue

in romantic relationships, extreme ____ makes it difficult for either partner to justify sacrificing or giving more than he or she is receiving

individualism

these relationships can require more care and feeding than do those in relationships between people who are very similar

intercultural

involves the pursuit of an intercultural romantic relationship

intercultural dating

friends or colleagues who act on behalf of other individuals to deal with conflict are known as

intermediaries

the situation in which conflicts in one country spill over into another country is referred to as

international conflict

in the context of communicating in intercultural relationships, identify an element of involvement

intimacy of interaction

in general, most cultures stress the importance of what in romantic relationships

involvement

identify a true statement about interpersonal conflict

it is often caused by cultural differences between groups

identify a true statement about language issues that arise during intercultural conflict

language can e the primary vehicle for solving intercultural conflict

a characteristic of intercultural conflict is that it involves

language issues

in destructive conflict, individuals or groups

make sweeping generalizations

most studies on intercultural dating show that

men are more likely than women to date interculturally

the most fundamental challenge in intercultural relationship

motivation

most people have a variety of intercultural relationships that span difference in

nationality

in the context of intercultural relationships when a person feels surprised by someone "different" it can often signify a

negative assumption

in the context of intercultural dating, the decision to continue dating probably depends on the attitudes and behaviors of ones

parents

refers to working toward equilibrium and stability in society so that new disputes do not escalate into violence and war

peace building

affirming another persons cultural identity means one needs to recognize that the other

person might have different beliefs and perceptions

individuals or groups in destructive conflict

polarize behind single minded and militant leadership

conflicts that happen on a societal level are known as

political conflicts

in the context of facilitated intergroup dialogue, dialogue differs from conversation on the basis that it focuses on

power of speaking

people who use the discussion style of conflict resolution

prefer to be emotionally restrained

learning that coms from a particular intercultural relationship but generalizes to other contexts is referred to as

relational learning

in the context of friendships american informality and openness may drive european to be even more

reserved and distant

one tends to be attracted to people whom he or she perceives to hold attitudes similar to his or her terms of politics, religion, personality and so on

similarity principle

in context to societal responses to conflict, ______ individuals work together to bring about social change

social movements

the reason people give for dating outside their own ethnic group is that

they are attracted to the other person physically

how do individuals settle issues in productive conflict

they direct the discussion toward cooperative problem solving

how do individuals react in destructive conflict

they escalate the conflict from the original issues

how do individuals settle issues in destructive conflict

they try to seize power and use threats, coercion, and deception

in the context of the general tone of a relationship, a cooperative atmosphere will promote

trust

while managing conflict, in comparison to straight couples, gay couples, and lesbian coupkes

use more affection and humor

in the accommodating style, people may do what to manage conflict

use silence and avoidance

identify a true statement about anxiety in intercultural relationships

anxiety is commonly found in the early stages of a relationship

people who use this type of conflict resolution may be ambiguous and indirect in expressing their views

accommodating style

identify a benefit o intercultural relationships

acquiring new skills

conflict that occurs when individuals become aware that their feelings and emotions are incompatible

affective

a reason that one must not stereotype cultural group in relation to any conflict resolution style is that

all conflict resolution styles can e found in any one cultural group

refers to the ideas feelings and sometimes actions against the united states- most often against the u.s. government, although it can also refer to the culture and people

antiamericanism