Chapter 11 example #28560

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the goal of collaboration is to identify a "win-win" solution to a conflict.
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true
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When engaged in interpersonal conflict, ______________ is the practice of saving up past grievances and throwing them all into a conflict at the same time.
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gunnysacking
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Which of the following statements correctly defines the concept of flooding?
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Flooding happens when someone engaged in conflict is emotionally or psychologically unable to engage the discussion further.
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Traditional gender socialization encourages men to use accommodating conflict management strategies.
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false
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Which of the following is not one of the health detriments associated with conflict?
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calcium deposits in the kidneys
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Which of the following statements accurately reflects the idea of "reframing" a conflict?
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Thinking of conflict as a game if you traditionally think of it as a battle.
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Which of the following is not one of the common conflict metaphors identified in your textbook?
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conflict is a hammer
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Referent power derives from one's admiration for, and attraction to, another.
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true
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A relationship between a person of higher power and a person of lesser power is known as:
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complementary relationship
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According to Gottman, people engage in this behavior when they insult each other and attack each other's self worth:
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contempt
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Which of the following statements about sex/gender and conflict is not true?
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men are generally taught not to hurt women
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This conflict-management strategy involves a high concern for the other party but a low concern for the self:
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accommodating
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When two points of view are in conflict and share no common ground, we say that these positions are:
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incompatible
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Which of the following is an example of passive aggression, as it is defined in the text?
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all of these
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Which of the following is true with respect to interpersonal conflict?
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it occurs within oneself
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_ is the ability to manipulate, influence, or control other people or events.
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correct
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The strength of the immune system is predicted by the way people handle conflict, particularly in romantic relationships.
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true
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Research shows that three issues top the list as sources of conflict in romantic relationships. Which of the following is NOT among them?
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relationships with in-laws
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Frank and Samantha just received a large inheritance when Samantha's grandmother passed away. Since it was Samantha's grandmother, she felt like she should be able to spend the money how she wanted: building a room addition on their house. Frank disagreed and wanted to buy a more fuel-efficient car that they could drive to and from work. Which of the following is true about this situation?
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all of these are true
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Felix had been angry with his roommate Hector for some time. Hector was always playing his music so loud that Felix couldn't concentrate much less have a conversation on the telephone. Despite his anger, he hadn't expressed his feelings to Hector. Which of the following is true of this situation?
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Hector and Felix are not engaged in conflict because conflict must be an expressed struggle.
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Feminist scholars highlight the fact that, worldwide, women earn about ______ as much as men for the same job as a blatant example of gender inequality.
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70%
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if you try hard enough, any conflict can be resolved.
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false
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the most distressed relationships are those with most frequent conflict
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false
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Jon recently stopped a conflict with his girlfriend, Ana, and said to her, "You don't know how to have a disagreement without losing your temper and swearing!" Ana replied, "Well at least I want to confront the issues instead of avoiding them!" Jon and Ana's exchange is an example of:
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meta-conflict
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a content dimension of a conflict relates to what?
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the specific point of contention giving rise to the conflict
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all of the following statements about power are true expect
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power is known as a "single dimension" concept.
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which of the following statements about collectivistic cultures is true?
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all of these
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As an approach to structuring families and communities, patriarchy is virtually universal.
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true
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this form of power derives from the ability to punish
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coercive power
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stonewalling involves seeing yourself as a victims and denying responsibility for your own business
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false