Question 1

_________ conflict is a situation in which two or more people in an interdependent relationship perceive themselves to have different viewpoints or goals that are not consistent.
A) Interactive
B) Interpersonal
C) Interdependent
D) Incongruent

Accepted Answer

Interpersonal conflict occurs when individuals or groups in an interdependent relationship perceive incompatible goals, ideas, or behaviors in one another. This definition aligns with choice B, emphasizing the relational aspect of the conflict.

Question 2

Sally and Stephan are currently disagreeing about how money should be spent and saved in their family. Stephan thinks Sally spends too little, and Sally thinks Stephan spends too much. This _________ conflict is resulting in weekly arguments.
A) interactive
B) interdependent
C) interpersonal
D) incongruent

Accepted Answer

This is an interpersonal conflict because it involves a disagreement between two people, Sally and Stephan, regarding their personal views on spending and saving money.

Question 3

In a(n) _________ relationship, both or all parties have a stake in continuing the relationship.
A) interactive
B) interpersonal
C) interdependent
D) incongruent

Accepted Answer

In an interdependent relationship, all parties involved rely on each other to some extent, which means they all have a stake in continuing the relationship. This mutual dependence is what characterizes an interdependent relationship.

Question 4

Although they occasionally argue, Mark and Kayla are invested in their relationship. She depends on him for support in her challenging college major, and he depends on her to help him with his parents. They have a(n) __________ relationship.
A) dependent
B) interdependent
C) personal
D) interpersonal

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is "interdependent" because the description indicates that Mark and Kayla rely on each other for different forms of support, which is characteristic of an interdependent relationship.

Question 5

Goals that we perceive as different may not be. One way to determine if goals are truly incompatible is by _______ goals early.
A) announcing
B) forgetting
C) arguing about
D) clarifying

Accepted Answer

Clarifying goals early helps in understanding them better, which can reveal that they are not truly incompatible but may actually align or complement each other.

Question 6

Samter & Cupachs' (1988) study of friendships found that _________ of the participants acknowledged conflicts in their relationships with each other.
A) 5 percent
B) 10 percent
C) 70 percent
D) Virtually all

Accepted Answer

Virtually all participants in Samter & Cupach's study acknowledged conflicts in their friendships, highlighting the commonality of conflict in close relationships.

Question 7

John Gottman, the leading researcher on the dynamics of happy relationships, found _______ correlations between the amount of conflict in a relationship and its overall health.
A) no
B) weak negative
C) strong negative
D) positive

Accepted Answer

John Gottman's research indicates that the amount of conflict in a relationship does not necessarily predict its success or failure. Instead, how couples manage conflict is more important.

Question 8

In research on relationship development and satisfaction, FBF stands for
A) fighting but friends.
B) free beer forever.
C) frustrated been fighting.
D) first big fight.

Accepted Answer

In the context of relationship development and satisfaction research, FBF stands for "first big fight," which is considered a significant event or milestone in the development of a relationship.

Question 9

According to Siegert & Stamp (1994), individuals surviving their first big fights in relationships report
A) the conflicts are dramatic enough to prevent future relationships.
B) the conflicts lead to a greater sense of mutual commitment to the relationship.
C) subsequent fights occur more frequently.
D) previous fights were less destructive in nature.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to Siegert & Stamp (1994), individuals...

Question 10

The perspective that within conflict there is only one winner is most likely to occur in _______ cultures.
A) collectivistic
B) individualistic
C) low power distance
D) feminine

Accepted Answer

Individualistic cultures tend to view conflict as a situation where one party wins and the other loses, reflecting a competitive approach that is characteristic of individualistic societies. These cultures emphasize personal goals and autonomy, leading to a perspective where conflicts are resolved by determining a clear winner.

Question 11

In research on the First Big Fight in relationships, the characteristic that differentiated survivors and nonsurvivors was
A) number of previous fights.
B) how long they were in conflict.
C) number of previous relationships.
D) perceptions and expectations of conflicts.

Accepted Answer

The characteristic that differentiated survivors and nonsurvivors in research on the First Big Fight in relationships was perceptions and expectations of conflicts. This suggests that how individuals perceive and what they expect from conflicts in their relationship can significantly influence the outcome of their first major disagreement.

Question 12

Survivors of the first big fights studied by Siegert & Stamp (1994) were more likely to believe that a successful relationship
A) was one without conflict.
B) required extreme sacrifice from one of the parties.
C) required a joint effort in problem solving.
D) involves partners who are resistant to changing ways of doing things.

Accepted Answer

Siegert & Stamp (1994) found that survivors of initial significant conflicts in relationships were more likely to view successful relationships as requiring a joint effort in problem-solving. This perspective emphasizes the importance of collaboration and communication in overcoming challenges together, rather than avoiding conflict, expecting one-sided sacrifices, or resisting change.

Question 13

According to Hamilton, conflict myths gain power from their place in our __________ awareness.
A) conscious
B) preconscious
C) unconscious
D) relationship

Accepted Answer

According to Hamilton, conflict myths gain power from their place in our unconscious awareness. This suggests that these myths operate at a level below our immediate, conscious understanding, influencing our perceptions and behaviors in profound ways.

Question 14

"Compromise? Why should I compromise? I'm right!" The speaker of this statement clearly believes which myth associated with conflicts in relationships?
A) Healthy relationships have little or no conflict.
B) Conflict is always destructive.
C) In any conflict, there can be only one winner.
D) It is better to have loved and lost than to have never loved at all.

Accepted Answer

The speaker's statement reflects the myth that in any conflict, there can only be one winner, indicating a belief that compromise is unnecessary when one is convinced of their own correctness.

Question 15

"I can't believe we are arguing about this! We must not have the good relationship I thought we did." Which of the following myths associated with conflicts in relationships is referred to in the previous statement?
A) Healthy relationships have little or no conflict.
B) Conflict is always destructive.
C) In any conflict, there can be only one winner.
D) It is better to have loved and lost than to have never loved at all.

Accepted Answer

The statement reflects the myth that healthy relationships have little or no conflict, suggesting a misunderstanding that conflict is abnormal or indicative of a poor relationship.

Question 16

"I am glad we had this argument. Now that I have heard your side, and you've heard mine, I feel closer to you." Which of the following myths associated with conflicts in relationships is debunked by this statement?
A) Healthy relationships have little or no conflict.
B) Conflict is always destructive.
C) In any conflict, there can be only one winner.
D) It is better to have loved and lost than to have never loved at all.

Accepted Answer

The answer of "I am glad we had this argument....

Question 17

According to the dual concern model, two factors whose levels characterize different types of conflict are ______ and
A) interest; responsibility.
B) loudness; concern.
C) assertiveness; cooperativeness.
D) accessibility; motivation.

Accepted Answer

The dual concern model posits that individuals' approaches to conflict vary along two dimensions: assertiveness (the extent to which an individual attempts to satisfy his or her own concerns) and cooperativeness (the extent to which an individual attempts to satisfy the concerns of the other person).

Question 18

Carmen is highly interested in pursuing her own goals. According to the dual-concern model, she is
A) high in assertiveness.
B) high in cooperativeness.
C) low in assertiveness.
D) low in cooperativeness.

Accepted Answer

The dual-concern model posits that individuals approach conflicts with varying levels of concern for their own outcomes (assertiveness) and the outcomes of others (cooperativeness). Carmen's interest in pursuing her own goals indicates a high level of assertiveness.

Question 19

__________ involves the degree to which we want to be in a relationship or support the goals of the other person.
A) Assertiveness
B) Accommodation
C) Domination
D) Cooperating

Accepted Answer

Cooperating involves working together towards common goals and supporting each other's objectives in a relationship.

Question 20

In the __________ conflict style, there is a high degree of interest in the relationship and a low degree of concern about one's own interest.
A) dominating
B) accommodating
C) avoiding
D) compromising

Accepted Answer

The accommodating conflict style is characterized by a high concern for the other party's interests and a low concern for one's own interests. This style is often used when one party wants to preserve the relationship or peace more than they want to pursue their own interests.

Quiz 10: Conflict and Conflict Resolution

_________ conflict is a situation in which two or more people in an interdependent relationship perceive themselves to have different viewpoints or goals that are not consistent.

Sally and Stephan are currently disagreeing about how money should be spent and saved in their family. Stephan thinks Sally spends too little, and Sally thinks Stephan spends too much. This _________ conflict is resulting in weekly arguments.

In a(n) _________ relationship, both or all parties have a stake in continuing the relationship.

Although they occasionally argue, Mark and Kayla are invested in their relationship. She depends on him for support in her challenging college major, and he depends on her to help him with his parents. They have a(n) __________ relationship.

Goals that we perceive as different may not be. One way to determine if goals are truly incompatible is by _______ goals early.

Samter & Cupachs' (1988) study of friendships found that _________ of the participants acknowledged conflicts in their relationships with each other.

John Gottman, the leading researcher on the dynamics of happy relationships, found _______ correlations between the amount of conflict in a relationship and its overall health.

In research on relationship development and satisfaction, FBF stands for

According to Siegert & Stamp (1994) , individuals surviving their first big fights in relationships report

The perspective that within conflict there is only one winner is most likely to occur in _______ cultures.

In research on the First Big Fight in relationships, the characteristic that differentiated survivors and nonsurvivors was

Survivors of the first big fights studied by Siegert & Stamp (1994) were more likely to believe that a successful relationship

According to Hamilton, conflict myths gain power from their place in our __________ awareness.

"Compromise? Why should I compromise? I'm right!" The speaker of this statement clearly believes which myth associated with conflicts in relationships?

"I can't believe we are arguing about this! We must not have the good relationship I thought we did." Which of the following myths associated with conflicts in relationships is referred to in the previous statement?

"I am glad we had this argument. Now that I have heard your side, and you've heard mine, I feel closer to you." Which of the following myths associated with conflicts in relationships is debunked by this statement?

According to the dual concern model, two factors whose levels characterize different types of conflict are ______ and

Carmen is highly interested in pursuing her own goals. According to the dual-concern model, she is

__________ involves the degree to which we want to be in a relationship or support the goals of the other person.

In the __________ conflict style, there is a high degree of interest in the relationship and a low degree of concern about one's own interest.