Question 1

A complementary conflict style can be problematic for couples, but a symmetrical one will not be.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Although avoidance of conflict is tempting, your partner is likely to experience more frustration and discomfort than he/she would if you were to face your conflicts in a constructive way.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Research shows that investing time and money in mentoring others pays off for the protégé but rarely for the mentor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

When people express hostility in obscure ways, "passive aggression" occurs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

What conflict style to choose should be determined by the style you are most comfortable using.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A person who buys a piece of new furniture, finds it damaged, and says nothing because he doesn't want to confront the retailer, is engaging in the personal conflict style of

Accepted Answer

A)  avoiding.
B)  accommodating.
C)  indirect communication.
D)  compromising.
E)  None of these answers are correct.F) C) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 7

INSTRUCTIONS for questions 88-92: Match each of the following crazymakers with its description.
-James tells Ivy he wants her advice, and when she offers it, he becomes very angry and accuses her of trying to tell him what to do.

Accepted Answer

A)  joker
B)  withholder
C)  gunnysacker
D)  trivial tyrannizer
E)  trapperF) None of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 8

Contempt is communicated verbally rather than nonverbally.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

College students who kept diaries of their relationships reported that they took part in about 10 arguments per week.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

INSTRUCTIONS for questions 83-87: Match each of the following crazymakers with its description.
-When this person's partner brings up a problem, she pretends to be busy with the laundry.

Accepted Answer

A)  mind reader
B)  crisis tickler
C)  guilt maker
D)  pseudoaccommodator
E)  avoiderF) B) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 11

INSTRUCTIONS for questions 88-92: Match each of the following crazymakers with its description.
-Renee refused to speak to Javier for two days.

Accepted Answer

A)  joker
B)  withholder
C)  gunnysacker
D)  trivial tyrannizer
E)  trapperF) C) and D)
G) A) and D)

Exam 11: Managing Interpersonal Conflicts

INSTRUCTIONS for questions 83-87: Match each of the following crazymakers with its description. -When this person's partner brings up a problem, she pretends to be busy with the laundry.

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College students who kept diaries of their relationships reported that they took part in about 10 arguments per week.

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INSTRUCTIONS for questions 88-92: Match each of the following crazymakers with its description. -James tells Ivy he wants her advice, and when she offers it, he becomes very angry and accuses her of trying to tell him what to do.

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What conflict style to choose should be determined by the style you are most comfortable using.

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INSTRUCTIONS for questions 88-92: Match each of the following crazymakers with its description. -Renee refused to speak to Javier for two days.

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Contempt is communicated verbally rather than nonverbally.

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Although avoidance of conflict is tempting, your partner is likely to experience more frustration and discomfort than he/she would if you were to face your conflicts in a constructive way.

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A person who buys a piece of new furniture, finds it damaged, and says nothing because he doesn't want to confront the retailer, is engaging in the personal conflict style of

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Research shows that investing time and money in mentoring others pays off for the protégé but rarely for the mentor.

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A complementary conflict style can be problematic for couples, but a symmetrical one will not be.

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When people express hostility in obscure ways, "passive aggression" occurs.

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Exam 11: Managing Interpersonal Conflicts

INSTRUCTIONS for questions 83-87: Match each of the following crazymakers with its description. -When this person's partner brings up a problem, she pretends to be busy with the laundry.

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College students who kept diaries of their relationships reported that they took part in about 10 arguments per week.

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INSTRUCTIONS for questions 88-92: Match each of the following crazymakers with its description. -James tells Ivy he wants her advice, and when she offers it, he becomes very angry and accuses her of trying to tell him what to do.

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What conflict style to choose should be determined by the style you are most comfortable using.

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INSTRUCTIONS for questions 88-92: Match each of the following crazymakers with its description. -Renee refused to speak to Javier for two days.

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Contempt is communicated verbally rather than nonverbally.

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Although avoidance of conflict is tempting, your partner is likely to experience more frustration and discomfort than he/she would if you were to face your conflicts in a constructive way.

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A person who buys a piece of new furniture, finds it damaged, and says nothing because he doesn't want to confront the retailer, is engaging in the personal conflict style of

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Research shows that investing time and money in mentoring others pays off for the protégé but rarely for the mentor.

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A complementary conflict style can be problematic for couples, but a symmetrical one will not be.

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When people express hostility in obscure ways, "passive aggression" occurs.

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