Question 1

In which approach to conflict do people ignore or communicate indirectly about a situation?
A) Avoidance
B) Competition
C) Separation
D) Accommodation

Accepted Answer

Avoidance is the approach where people ignore the conflict or communicate indirectly about the situation, avoiding direct confrontation or resolution.

Question 2

An accumulation of grievances we have against our partner is called
A) cumulative annoyance.
B) kitchen sinking.
C) escalation.
D) dirty secrets.

Accepted Answer

Cumulative annoyance refers to the buildup of small irritations and grievances over time in a relationship, which can lead to larger conflicts if not addressed.

Question 3

Which statement describes the relationship between power and conflict?
A) People without power are less likely to use accommodation.
B) People with power are less likely to use collaboration.
C) People with power can choose to use or not use accommodation.
D) People without power often use avoidance.

Accepted Answer

People with power have the flexibility to choose whether or not to use accommodation in conflicts, as they have more control over the situation.

Question 4

Avoidance is the most frequently used approach to manage conflict.

Accepted Answer

Avoidance is a common conflict management strategy where individuals choose to ignore or withdraw from the conflict rather than confront it directly, often because it's seen as the path of least resistance or due to discomfort with confrontation.

Question 5

Making accusations that have little to do with a disagreement is called
A) escalation.
B) domination.
C) kitchen sinking.
D) pseudo-conflict.

Accepted Answer

Kitchen sinking refers to the practice of bringing up unrelated grievances or issues during a disagreement, rather than sticking to the topic at hand.

Question 6

Makenzie and her boyfriend, Zachary, have a serious argument. She demands he delete her contact information, and he blocks her on his phone and social media. Which conflict ending is illustrated here?
A) Separation
B) Domination
C) Compromise
D) Avoidance

Accepted Answer

This situation illustrates "Separation" as both parties have chosen to end communication and distance themselves from each other by blocking and deleting contact information.

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a true statement about conflict?
A) Most people blame themselves for conflict.
B) Most conflict occurs between those who know each other well.
C) Most conflict proceeds through several stages.
D) Most conflict occurs between family members and romantic partners.

Accepted Answer

Most people tend to blame others rather than themselves for conflict, making option A incorrect. Conflict often occurs between individuals who know each other well, such as family members and romantic partners, and it typically progresses through various stages.

Question 8

Pseudo-conflict occurs
A) when two people agree to disagree.
B) when two people misunderstand each another.
C) when a partner perceives a conflict where none really exists.
D) when partners understand each another but simply disagree.

Accepted Answer

Pseudo-conflict happens when a person perceives a conflict where there actually isn't one, often due to misunderstandings or miscommunications.

Question 9

Accommodation as an approach to managing conflict occurs when one person refuses to give in to the needs or desires of their relational partner.

Accepted Answer

Accommodation as an approach to managing conflict occurs when one person gives in to the needs or desires of their relational partner, often setting aside their own concerns or preferences.

Question 10

Accommodation does not necessarily damage a relationship as long as
A) the person accommodating the other does not mind it.
B) the parties both accommodate one another from time to time.
C) the more powerful person is accommodating the less powerful person.
D) the power balance is equal between the parties involved.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Accommodation does not necessarily damage a relationship...

Question 11

Pseudo-conflict is
A) an effective conflict-management strategy.
B) a mini-conflict.
C) the absence of conflict.
D) the source of misunderstandings.

Accepted Answer

Pseudo-conflict occurs when individuals misunderstand each other, leading to the perception of conflict where none actually exists. It's often based on miscommunications or false assumptions rather than genuine disagreements or issues.

Question 12

Separation is
A) a way for one party to get his or her way.
B) the result of a failure to compromise.
C) an effective method of dealing with conflict.
D) a conflict ending in which one party withdraws.

Accepted Answer

Separation is a conflict ending in which one party withdraws.

Question 13

Escalation is
A) a decrease in intensity of conflict.
B) one risk of using competition.
C) a result of terminating a relationship.
D) when people disclose hurtful feelings about their partner.

Accepted Answer

Escalation refers to an increase in the intensity of a conflict, which can be a risk when using a competitive approach to conflict resolution.

Question 14

Kitchen sinking is
A) holding a grudge against your relational partner.
B) dredging up past, unrelated problems.
C) an effective conflict-management strategy.
D) an authoritative use of power.

Accepted Answer

Kitchen sinking refers to the act of bringing up past, unrelated issues during a current argument or conflict, rather than sticking to the topic at hand. This can complicate and escalate the conflict instead of resolving it.

Question 15

Which of the following does NOT result from destructive messages?
A) Sniping
B) Sudden-death statements
C) Dirty secrets
D) Pseudo-conflict

Accepted Answer

Pseudo-conflict is a misunderstanding or miscommunication, not a result of destructive messages.

Question 16

What conclusion to conflict occurs when people change their goals and actions to make them compatible?
A) Compromise
B) Collaboration
C) Accommodation
D) Structural improvements

Accepted Answer

Compromise occurs when people change their goals and actions to make them compatible.

Question 17

Conflicts are often just one event.

Accepted Answer

Conflicts usually arise from a series of events or underlying issues rather than a single incident.

Question 18

If Marcie and Mark have a struggle where they believe their goals are incompatible, but in fact their goals are compatible, they are demonstrating
A) conflict.
B) escalation.
C) domination.
D) pseudo-conflict.

Accepted Answer

Pseudo-conflict occurs when individuals mistakenly believe that their goals are incompatible when they actually are not. This misunderstanding can lead to unnecessary conflict, as is the case with Marcie and Mark.

Question 19

Someone who suddenly declares that your relationship is over during a conflict is delivering a sudden-death statement.

Accepted Answer

A sudden-death statement in the context of a relationship refers to an abrupt declaration that the relationship is over, typically made during a conflict or argument, without any prior discussion or warning.

Question 20

Power seems only to be present in our relationships in the workplace.

Accepted Answer

Power exists in various forms and is present in all types of relationships, not just in the workplace. It can be found in personal, social, political, and familial relationships as well.

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In which approach to conflict do people ignore or communicate indirectly about a situation?

An accumulation of grievances we have against our partner is called

Which statement describes the relationship between power and conflict?

Avoidance is the most frequently used approach to manage conflict.

Making accusations that have little to do with a disagreement is called

Makenzie and her boyfriend, Zachary, have a serious argument. She demands he delete her contact information, and he blocks her on his phone and social media. Which conflict ending is illustrated here?

Which of the following is NOT a true statement about conflict?

Pseudo-conflict occurs

Accommodation as an approach to managing conflict occurs when one person refuses to give in to the needs or desires of their relational partner.

Accommodation does not necessarily damage a relationship as long as

Pseudo-conflict is

Separation is

Escalation is

Kitchen sinking is

Which of the following does NOT result from destructive messages?

What conclusion to conflict occurs when people change their goals and actions to make them compatible?

Conflicts are often just one event.

If Marcie and Mark have a struggle where they believe their goals are incompatible, but in fact their goals are compatible, they are demonstrating

Someone who suddenly declares that your relationship is over during a conflict is delivering a sudden-death statement.

Power seems only to be present in our relationships in the workplace.