Deck 9: Power, Decision Making, and Communication

Question 1

Power may be exercised by

A) Social groups
B) Interpersonal relationships
C) Organizations
D) All of the above

Answer 1

D

Question 2

Power within families can be

A) Marital
B) Parental
C) Kinship
D) All of the above

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Individual patterns of power can often be traced to

A) Experiences in one's family of origin
B) Experiences during school and with peers
C) Social media
D) No one really knows.

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Three theoretical frameworks that often are used to explain the need for power are

A) Social learning theory, attachment theory, bonding theory
B) Social control theory, feminist theory, attachment theory
C) Systems theory, social construction theory, exchange theory
D) None of the above

Question 5

Stereotypical gender roles also have an impact on

A) Who holds power in relationships
B) Role definitions
C) A and B
D) None of the above

Question 6

Expert power is

A) Power acquired because of extensive knowledge of a specific area
B) The ability to bestow or withhold affection
C) Power that is given because a person is considered superior in knowledge of a particular subject
D) Power that is bestowed by society on men and women as their right according to social prescription

Question 7

Coercive power is

A) Power acquired because of extensive knowledge of a specific area
B) The ability to bestow or withhold affection
C) Power that is given because a person is considered superior in knowledge of a particular subject
D) The threat of physical force or other types of punishment to force compliance

Question 8

Power processes involve

A) The power that sets decisions in motion
B) The ways in which power is applied
C) The power to make the important decisions that determine family lifestyle
D) A and C

Question 9

Psychological games

A) Are a pattern of interaction that appears legitimate but actually has an ulterior motive
B) Show that persuasion is stronger than discussion
C) Involve a power struggle that is subtle
D) Allow the players to escape the responsibility of making a decision

Question 10

"Gaslighting" is

A) A movie with Ingrid Bergman
B) Blaming someone else for everything bad that happens
C) A process by which one destroys the self-confidence, perception, and reality of another person
D) Emotions that drive people to play games

Question 11

Marital satisfaction is influenced greatly by

A) Good communication practiced regularly
B) Date nights
C) Common sense
D) Texting each other daily

Question 12

Communication may be defined as

A) Regular emailing
B) Message that one sends and one receives
C) Telling a story
D) None of the above

Question 13

Communication is not limited to words but can also involve

A) Gestures
B) Listening
C) Silence
D) All of the above

Question 14

Barriers to communication can be grouped into how many categories?

A) 3
B) 5
C) 8
D) 10

Question 15

Double-bind messages are

A) Two messages sent at the same time
B) Messages that have a double meaning
C) Conflicting messages sent when a verbal message and body language do not match
D) A type of nonverbal communication

Question 16

The most important barriers in communication are

A) Cell phone not charged
B) Physical
C) Emotional
D) Psychological

Question 17

Each _________ group has its own set of rules for everyday conversations.

A) Women's
B) Cultural
C) Business
D) University

Question 18

Skill in communication has ______ requirements.

A) Two
B) Three
C) Four
D) Five

Question 19

Empathy is

A) Feeling sorry for someone
B) The ability to identify with the emotional state of another
C) Wanting to help someone
D) None of the above

Question 20

When people are willing to share their real feelings, ideas, and attitudes, this is known as

A) Telling you their life story
B) Sending a clear message
C) Disclosing to you
D) A and B

Question 21

Marital power can be divided into

A) Egalitarian
B) Male dominant
C) Anarchic
D) All of the above

Question 22

Discussing, explaining, asking, telling, bargaining, and negotiating are what is known as

A) Basic communication
B) Helpful power tactics
C) Power processes
D) Bargaining items

Question 23

Marital satisfaction is maximized when the couple

A) Have great sex
B) Are financially stable
C) Achieve a balance of power that is acceptable to them
D) None of the above

Question 24

Women can gain equity in a relationship by

A) Bringing home more income than their partner/spouse
B) Handling the budget
C) Becoming empowered
D) Disclosure

Question 25

Motivation is a requirement for

A) Job promotion
B) Power
C) Marital success
D) Good communication

Question 26

For good communication, it is important to

A) Have an opinion
B) Listen
C) Have your evidence ready
D) Be right

Question 27

Intention to control others is one of the

A) Orchestration powers
B) Harmful power tactics
C) Games people play
D) None of the above

Question 28

Some people are better talkers than others.

Question 29

Women tend to be more skilled in starting conversations.

Question 30

Spouses never use sex as a source of power.

Question 31

The more limited their alternatives, the more power people have in relationships.

Question 32

Children can exert considerable influence over their parents and siblings.

Question 33

Marital patterns can be divided into eight types.

Question 34

Coercive power is the threat of physical force or other types of punishment to force compliance.

Question 35

Literature has shown there is an association between negative behaviors and low marital satisfaction.

Question 36

Spouses who never compromise or negotiate can still have high marital satisfaction.

Question 37

Power tactics are harmful when used to maintain or increase an imbalance of power.

Question 38

Posturing is a psychological game.

Question 39

Scapegoating means taking the blame for someone else.

Question 40

One of the consequences of power imbalances in relationships is that a person can feel manipulated.

Question 41

Marital satisfaction is influenced greatly by good communication.

Question 42

One of the most important uses of words is called the stroking function.

Question 43

Eating family meals together offers major benefits.

Question 44

It is important to "listen" to nonverbal communication messages.

Question 45

Arguing is also an important part of communication.

Question 46

What type of marital power is emphasized among educated, middle-class people in the United States?

Question 47

According to feminist theory, what does the patriarchal hierarchy in families allow?

Question 48

How do cultural norms relate to power?

Question 49

Discuss resource theory.

Question 50

Does personality have influence over power?

Question 51

Name the four marital power patterns.

Question 52

What is the bargaining process?

Question 53

What means and purpose are the use of psychological games?

Question 54

Name the barriers to communication.

Question 55

Discuss communication and give an example.

Question 56

Why is listening so important in family communication?

Question 57

What are the guidelines for arguing constructively?