comm 1500 practice probs CH9

Collaboration tends to increase relational satisfaction and enhance commitment. A. True B. False

A. True

Demand-withdraw patterns stem from unequal power in relationships. A. True B. False

A. True

Most conflicts occur between people in close relationships. A. True B. False

A. True

People who use avoidance endure longer and more frequent conflicts than people who do not avoid conflict. A. True B. False

A. True

Perceptual errors are a common cause of an interpersonal conflict. A. True B. False

A. True

When using social media to resolve conflicts, both parties are less aware of the consequences of their communication choices. A. True B. False

A. True

Which of the following approaches to conflict is the least strategic in terms of achieving or pursuing conflict-related goals? A. reactivity B. competition C. accommodation D. avoidance E. collaboration

A. reactivity

Fran always changes the subject by making jokes when Jenna confronts her about a problem. Fran relies on what type of conflict approach? A. skirting B. sniping C. cumulative annoyance D. pseudo-conflict E. none of the options are correct

A. skirting

A conflict with another person is a one-time-only event. A. True B. False

B. False

Married couples who avoid conflict are generally more satisfied in their relationships than couples who confront their issues with each other. A. True B. False

B. False

On average, people report less than two conflicts a week. A. True B. False

B. False

People who have only moderate power are least likely to use controlling communication in their interpersonal communications. A. True B. False

B. False

People who have substantial power are more inclined to demonstrate it to those with less power. A. True B. False

B. False

The "seek outside counsel" suggestion for handling conflict online recommends getting legal advice before sending messages, since written language can be used in court. A. True B. False

B. False

The bond someone has with his or her best friends is best described as personal currency. A. True B. False

B. False

Which of the following is NOT a suggestion for how to collaboratively manage a conflict? A. Attack problems, not people. B. Focus on your own interests. C. Create options before arriving at decisions. D. Critically evaluate solutions. E. None of the options are correct.

B. Focus on your own interests.

After obtaining his PhD in nanoscale science, Jaryn is flooded with job offers. Jaryn is enjoying which of the following types of power currency? A. resource currency B. expertise currency C. social network currency D. intimacy currency E. personal currency

B. expertise currency

During a heated conflict Jasmine says, "This relationship isn't working—we should just end this now!" This is an example of which of the following? A. escalation B. sudden-death statement C. dirty secret D. sniping E. none of the options are correct

B. sudden-death statement

Hans considers himself scrappy, and he typically approaches most interpersonal conflicts with a desire to win. Which of the following statements about Hans is least likely to be true? A. Hans likes to have control during a conflict situation. B. Hans is willing to hurt the other person if it means winning. C. Hans is most comfortable employing defensive communication. D. Hans goes head-to-head with others out of respect for them. E. None of the options are correct.

D. Hans goes head-to-head with others out of respect for them.

Which of the following is an example of kitchen-sinking? A. using humor to deflect the tension in a situation B. ending a long-term relationship suddenly during a fight C. avoiding hot-button topics for fear the other person will turn violent D. bringing up a grievance that's unrelated to the current conflict E. cooling off by examining all the good things in the relationship

D. bringing up a grievance that's unrelated to the current conflict

Which of the following is the best example of a complementary power relationship? A. wife to husband B. friend to friend C. teammate to teammate D. child to parent E. none of the options are correct

D. child to parent

Jamal and Sara cannot decide whose family to spend a holiday with. They decide to invite both families to a central location instead. This is an example of which of the following short-term conflict resolutions? A. separation B. domination C. structural improvements D. integrative agreements E. none of the options are correct

D. integrative agreements

When a person believes he or she has a moral obligation to behave in selfless, self-sacrificial ways that quickly end conflicts and assist others, he or she is practicing which of the following? A. conflict avoidance B. kitchen-sinking C. collaboration D. radical pacifism E. none of the options are correct

D. radical pacifism

Having extreme physical beauty is an example of which of the following types of power currency? A. resource currency B. expertise currency C. social network currency D. personal currency E. intimacy currency

D.personal currency

Which of the following features is a characteristic of most interpersonal conflicts? A. They involve clashes in goals or behaviors. B. They are dynamic. C. They begin with perception. D. They unfold over time as a process. E. All of the options are correct.

all of the above are correct

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of power? A. Power is always present. B. Power can be used ethically or unethically. C. Power is granted. D. Power influences most conflicts. E. None of the options are correct.

E. None of the options are correct.

A dirty secret is a message that is dishonest in content and is revealed to damage a partner's feelings. A. True B. False

B. False