the goal of collaboration is to identify a "win-win" solution to a conflict.
true
When engaged in interpersonal conflict, ______________ is the practice of saving up past grievances and throwing them all into a conflict at the same time.
gunnysacking
Which of the following statements correctly defines the concept of flooding?
Flooding happens when someone engaged in conflict is emotionally or psychologically unable to engage the discussion further.
Traditional gender socialization encourages men to use accommodating conflict management strategies.
false
Which of the following is not one of the health detriments associated with conflict?
calcium deposits in the kidneys
Which of the following statements accurately reflects the idea of "reframing" a conflict?
Thinking of conflict as a game if you traditionally think of it as a battle.
Which of the following is not one of the common conflict metaphors identified in your textbook?
conflict is a hammer
Referent power derives from one's admiration for, and attraction to, another.
true
A relationship between a person of higher power and a person of lesser power is known as:
complementary relationship
According to Gottman, people engage in this behavior when they insult each other and attack each other's self worth:
contempt
Which of the following statements about sex/gender and conflict is not true?
men are generally taught not to hurt women
This conflict-management strategy involves a high concern for the other party but a low concern for the self:
accommodating
When two points of view are in conflict and share no common ground, we say that these positions are:
incompatible
Which of the following is an example of passive aggression, as it is defined in the text?
all of these
Which of the following is true with respect to interpersonal conflict?
it occurs within oneself
_ is the ability to manipulate, influence, or control other people or events.
correct
The strength of the immune system is predicted by the way people handle conflict, particularly in romantic relationships.
true
Research shows that three issues top the list as sources of conflict in romantic relationships. Which of the following is NOT among them?
relationships with in-laws
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
all of these are true
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 o
Hector and Felix are not engaged in conflict because conflict must be an expressed struggle.
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.
70%
if you try hard enough, any conflict can be resolved.
false
the most distressed relationships are those with most frequent conflict
false
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 An
meta-conflict
a content dimension of a conflict relates to what?
the specific point of contention giving rise to the conflict
all of the following statements about power are true expect
power is known as a "single dimension" concept.
which of the following statements about collectivistic cultures is true?
all of these
As an approach to structuring families and communities, patriarchy is virtually universal.
true
this form of power derives from the ability to punish
coercive power
stonewalling involves seeing yourself as a victims and denying responsibility for your own business
false