Deck 11: Conflict

Question 1

Researchers find that partners in unhappy marriages make more:

A) causal attributions.
B) negative responsibility attributions.
C) fantastic attributions.
D) unrealistically positive attributions.

Answer 1

B

Question 2

In intimate relationships,people often experience opposing motivations called:

A) attributional conflicts.
B) rebuffs.
C) dialectics.
D) escalations.

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Which of the following dialectics can lead to tension in close relationships?

A) Autonomy and connection
B) Connection and regeneration
C) Connection and loss
D) Stability and regeneration

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Carole's relationship with James is pleasant,but Carole is also starting to feel bored.She is experiencing the dialectic of:

A) openness and closedness.
B) stability and change.
C) autonomy and connection.
D) integration and separation.

Question 5

Studies show that couples fight:

A) generally about three or four core issues.
B) less often when they are not well-rested.
C) more often after they have been together for 20 or more years.
D) about a wide variety of issues.

Question 6

All of the following are aspects of personality that influence conflict EXCEPT:

A) extroversion.
B) neuroticism.
C) impulsivity.
D) irascibility.

Question 7

According to the text,how many conflicts per week do dating couples report?

A) 2.3
B) 3.6
C) 7
D) Too many to count

Question 8

David has a habit of cracking his knuckles.Erica has been annoyed by this for a while.One day,when David cracked all his knuckles twice in a row,Erica yelled at him for his "disgusting habit." With regard to the incident,Erica:

A) has developed a social allergy.
B) has developed a dialectic tension.
C) is feeling rebuffed.
D) is engaging in attributional conflict.

Question 9

Couples often experience elevated conflict the day after an argument because:

A) intimate partners hold grudges.
B) they slept poorly after the argument.
C) arguments elevate their cortisol levels.
D) they are insecurely attached.

Question 10

Pam wants to be close to her partner Chris but at the same time wants to do her own thing.It seems Pam is experiencing the dialectic involving:

A) stability and change.
B) autonomy and connection to others.
C) independence and nurturance.
D) openness and closedness.

Question 11

In the case of Mira and Abram,Abram expected Mira to drop off a pair of hedge clippers at his mother's house.Mira didn't do so,and for Abram,that was a source of conflict.Mira's action was experienced by Abram as a(n):

A) criticism.
B) cumulative annoyance.
C) illegitimate demand.
D) rebuff.

Question 12

The most essential feature of interpersonal conflict is:

A) aggressive actions.
B) hostility.
C) incompatibility between people.
D) we-they perceptions.

Question 13

Wayne believes that his partner Beth intentionally kept him in the dark about her sister's visit next week.Beth says that she thought he knew about the impending visit.Wayne and Beth are engaged in a(n):

A) attributional conflict.
B) dialectic tension.
C) rebuff.
D) escalation of conflict.

Question 14

Mark and Anita are fighting about what to do on their first 4^th of July as a couple.Mark wants to go to the lake with a group of friends to celebrate the holiday as he's always done.Anita wants to stay at home,just the two of them,and barbeque in their backyard.Mark and Anita are involved in a dialectic tension between:

A) autonomy and connection to others.
B) independence and nurturance.
C) integration with and separation from others.
D) openness and closedness.

Question 15

Which of the following is associated with the instigation of conflict?

A) Negotiation
B) Escalation
C) Illegitimate demands
D) Withdrawal

Question 16

Which attachment style is most commonly associated with conflict?

A) Secure
B) Anxious
C) Preoccupied
D) Distressed

Question 17

Fighting that involves disagreements over whose explanation is correct is known as:

A) rebuttal.
B) escalation.
C) attributional conflict.
D) dialectics.

Question 18

Gay and lesbian couples are most likely to disagree:

A) in vastly different ways than heterosexual couples.
B) about the same topics as heterosexual couples.
C) about issues unique to gay and lesbian relationships.
D) None of these; they hardly ever disagree.

Question 19

The dialectic of openness and closedness is related to:

A) interdependence.
B) predictability.
C) social networks.
D) self-disclosure.

Question 20

Researchers believe that young adults experience more conflict with their partners because they:

A) are especially high in neuroticism.
B) have still not fully matured emotionally.
C) are also experiencing major life changes.
D) view relationships differently than their parents and grandparents do.

Question 21

Which of following behaviors are useful in mastering anger?

A) Thinking differently
B) Chilling out
C) Using humor
D) All of these.

Question 22

An example of an indirect negotiation tactic is:

A) using "I-statements."
B) providing approval.
C) using humor.
D) accepting responsibility.

Question 23

In volatile couples,the ratio of positive to negative exchanges is at least:

A) 1 to 1.
B) 2 to 1.
C) 5 to 1.
D) 10 to 1.

Question 24

Rusbult identified not responding in kind to a partner's provocation as:

A) avoidance.
B) accommodation.
C) validation.
D) destruction.

Question 25

The Smiths have frequent,passionate arguments,but these are tempered with fondness.The Smiths can best be classified as:

A) avoiders.
B) hostiles.
C) validators.
D) volatiles.

Question 26

When partners in conflict trade escalating provocations back and forth,this is a(n):

A) attributional conflict.
B) pattern of negative responsibility attribution.
C) pattern of negative affect reciprocity.
D) accusatory conflict.

Question 27

_____ is an example of an indirect tactic.

A) An accusation
B) A hostile command
C) Sarcasm
D) Condescension

Question 28

When Chris and Barb fight,the fights tend to be quite caustic.The arguments often include criticism and contempt,and Barb often withdraws before they come to a conclusion.Chris and Barb are best classified as:

A) avoiders.
B) hostiles.
C) validators.
D) volatiles.

Question 29

When the Porters fight,they dive into their problems and talk about them at length.Their fights are sprinkled with remarks such as "I see your point" and "That must have been hard for you." The Porters are best classified as:

A) avoiders.
B) hostiles.
C) validators.
D) volatiles.

Question 30

The exit response to dissatisfaction in close relationships is:

A) active and destructive.
B) passive and destructive.
C) active and constructive.
D) passive and constructive.

Question 31

Evidence suggests that the most crucial determinant of being the demander in the demand/withdrawal conflict cycle is:

A) wanting a goal that requires a partner's cooperation.
B) being female.
C) being happily married.
D) being impatient.

Question 32

In Rusbult's typology of responses to dissatisfaction in close relationships,a constructive and active response is _____,whereas a destructive and passive response is _____.

A) exit; voice
B) loyalty; neglect
C) voice; neglect
D) neglect; exit

Question 33

Structural improvement,integrative agreements,compromise,and domination are associated with which stage of conflict?

A) Escalation
B) Separation
C) Reconciliation
D) Termination

Question 34

_____ is an example of a direct tactic.

A) Accusations that criticize a partner
B) Condescension or arrogance
C) Whining or dejection
D) Attempts to change a topic prematurely

Question 35

Which type of couple is unable to maintain a 5-to-1 ratio of nice behavior to nasty conduct?

A) Avoiders
B) Validators
C) Volatiles
D) Hostiles

Question 36

Responses to dissatisfaction in relationships can be classified in terms of two dimensions: active versus passive and positive versus negative.Which of the following exemplifies a passive,positive response?

A) Voice
B) Exit
C) Loyalty
D) Neglect

Question 37

The difference between women and men in the demand/withdraw pattern may be attributed to:

A) gender differences.
B) biological differences.
C) women's general power over men in relationships.
D) women's resistance to change.

Question 38

Joan and Mark do not fight very often.When they do have a conflict,each states his or her side.They then seem to accept that they disagree and move on.Joan and Mark are best classified as:

A) avoiders.
B) hostiles.
C) validators.
D) volatiles.

Question 39

In response to conflict and dissatisfaction in his relationship with Frank,Clint actively tries to improve the quality of their interactions by discussing the problems with Frank and by changing his own behavior.Clint's response is an example of the response category called:

A) neglect.
B) exit.
C) loyalty.
D) voice.

Question 40

If a partner begins to get irritated during a negotiation,it is best to:

A) press on until the issue is resolved.
B) take a short break from the discussion.
C) drop the issue.
D) seek counseling.

Question 41

Which of the following is most likely to be related to growth and prosperity in a relationship?

A) A great deal of conflict, no matter how it is handled
B) Conflict, handled skillfully
C) Conflict, completely avoided
D) A small amount of conflict, no matter how it is handled

Question 42

With regard to conflict,John Gottman advises men who want their marriages to work to:

A) avoid it at all costs.
B) dominate.
C) seek counseling.
D) not avoid it.

Question 43

When Wendy wanted to go back to school and her husband Josh opposed it because it would take time away from their family,Wendy and Josh went through a great deal of conflict.In the end,they both changed their ideas and expectations for their life together,and both made a renewed commitment to their marriage.What Wendy and Josh experienced is best described as a(n):

A) integrative agreement.
B) structural improvement.
C) compromise.
D) dialectic.

Question 44

In _____,conflict ends with a winner and a loser.

A) domination
B) compromise
C) separation
D) accommodation

Question 45

One of the rules for a listener in the speaker-listener technique is to:

A) paraphrase what you heard when the speaker asks you to.
B) rebut a speaker's arguments with your own while the speaker has the floor.
C) focus on your arguments against what a speaker is saying.
D) work on a solution to the problem while listening to a speaker.

Question 46

What is a noticeable tendency among couples with regard to conflict style?

A) Most couples change conflict styles often, fighting constructively one month and more destructively the next.
B) Most couples can't be categorized as using one conflict style.
C) Although change is possible, couples tend to maintain the same conflict style.
D) Couples maintain conflict styles, never changing.

Question 47

When partners get what they want and also learn and grow in their relationship,they have achieved:

A) a compromise.
B) domination.
C) an integrative agreement.
D) a structural improvement.

Question 48

When both partners in a conflict achieve their original aspirations and goals,although they may make concessions on exactly how their objectives are reached,they have achieved:

A) a compromise.
B) domination.
C) an integrative agreement.
D) separation.

Question 49

A key component of successful conflict management is:

A) using me-statements.
B) enlisting professional help.
C) letting a partner win sometimes.
D) maintaining self-control.

Question 50

One of the rules for a speaker in the speaker-listener technique is to:

A) try to solve the problem while you have the floor.
B) be sure to make your turn long enough so that all the problems are on the table.
C) stop and let a listener paraphrase what you've just said.
D) talk about your perceptions of your listener's motives or point of view.