Question 1

"I can understand how you feel" is an example of:​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​summarizing.
B)   ​paraphrasing.
C)   ​validating.
D)   ​clarifying.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 2

Unhappily married couples displayed which of the following behavior patterns?​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​Confrontation
B)   ​Paraphrasing
C)   ​Validation
D)   Clarification​E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 3

According to the text,which of the following is considered to be the most difficult topic for couples to discuss?​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​Criticism
B)   ​Relationship doubts
C)   ​In-laws
D)   ​SexE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

All of the following are positive ways of resolving conflict except:​

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A)   ​coercion.
B)   ​assertion.
C)   ​negotiation.
D)   ​supporting your partner.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 5

Positive strategies for resolving conflict include all of the following except:​

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A)   ​supporting your partner.
B)   ​avoidance of the issue.
C)   ​using rational arguments.
D)   ​negotiation.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 6

Which party tends to have the most power in the relationship?

Accepted Answer

A)   The in-laws tend to have more power than the couple
B)   The party with the most resources and the most need
C)   The party with the least interest in continuing the relationship
D)   The party with the most interest in continuing the relationshipE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 7

The degree of trust in a relationship influences the interpretation of ambiguous messages.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The basic content of a message is expressed:​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​verbally.
B)   ​nonverbally.
C)   ​both verbally and nonverbally.
D)   ​sometimes verbally,sometimes nonverbally.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

When a partner avoids issues by withdrawing from the conversation it is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)   clarification.
B)   stonewalling.
C)   defensiveness.
D)   criticism.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 10

Marriage and family counselors:​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​are licensed medical doctors.
B)   ​are clergy who have special training in addition to their religious studies.
C)   ​typically have a master's degree and additional training to be eligible for state board exams.
D)   ​can prescribe medication.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

Agreement to a gift is a way to negotiate the resolution of conflict.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Traditional male gender roles work against the idea of expressing feelings.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

According to your text,barriers to communication include which of the following?​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​Traditional male gender role
B)   ​Traditional female gender role
C)   ​Need for conflict
D)   ​Need for neutralityE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 14

"Why are you even bringing up this problem now?" is an example of:​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​physiological self-soothing.​
B)   ​stonewalling.
C)   ​validating.
D)   ​defensiveness.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 15

Conflicts in marital relationships can be resolved through negotiation by which of the following?​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​Avoidance
B)   ​Disengagement
C)   ​Agreement as a gift
D)   ​InsistenceE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

According to ________,the person gaining the most from the relationship is the one who is most dependent.​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​the principle of least interest
B)   ​relative love and need theory
C)   ​the hierarchy of rules
D)   ​None of these choices.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 17

One of the most common problems with nonverbal communication is:​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​it causes an information overload.
B)   ​the imprecision of its message.
C)   ​it is difficult for people to pay attention to it and concentrate on the verbal message at the same time.
D)   ​each person has a different "nonverbal language."E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 18

If conflicts arise and one partner keeps their feelings to themselves,it is called:​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​affiliative humor.
B)   ​self-gratification.
C)   ​self-silencing.
D)   ​mutual avoidance.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 19

Husbands send clearer messages to their wives than wives send to their husbands.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Compared to men,women tend to claim,occupy,and control more physical space.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 7: Communication,power,and Conflict

Agreement to a gift is a way to negotiate the resolution of conflict.​

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According to ________,the person gaining the most from the relationship is the one who is most dependent.​

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The basic content of a message is expressed:​

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All of the following are positive ways of resolving conflict except:​

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"I can understand how you feel" is an example of:​

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Traditional male gender roles work against the idea of expressing feelings.​

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According to your text,barriers to communication include which of the following?​

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Marriage and family counselors:​

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Which party tends to have the most power in the relationship?

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Conflicts in marital relationships can be resolved through negotiation by which of the following?​

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Husbands send clearer messages to their wives than wives send to their husbands.​

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One of the most common problems with nonverbal communication is:​

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According to the text,which of the following is considered to be the most difficult topic for couples to discuss?​

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Compared to men,women tend to claim,occupy,and control more physical space.

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If conflicts arise and one partner keeps their feelings to themselves,it is called:​

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Positive strategies for resolving conflict include all of the following except:​

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When a partner avoids issues by withdrawing from the conversation it is an example of:

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"Why are you even bringing up this problem now?" is an example of:​

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The degree of trust in a relationship influences the interpretation of ambiguous messages.​

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Unhappily married couples displayed which of the following behavior patterns?​

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According to ________,the person gaining the most from the relationship is the one who is most dependent.

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The basic content of a message is expressed:

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All of the following are positive ways of resolving conflict except:

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"I can understand how you feel" is an example of:

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Traditional male gender roles work against the idea of expressing feelings.

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According to your text,barriers to communication include which of the following?

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Marriage and family counselors:

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Conflicts in marital relationships can be resolved through negotiation by which of the following?

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Husbands send clearer messages to their wives than wives send to their husbands.

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One of the most common problems with nonverbal communication is:

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According to the text,which of the following is considered to be the most difficult topic for couples to discuss?

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If conflicts arise and one partner keeps their feelings to themselves,it is called:

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Positive strategies for resolving conflict include all of the following except:

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"Why are you even bringing up this problem now?" is an example of:

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The degree of trust in a relationship influences the interpretation of ambiguous messages.

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Unhappily married couples displayed which of the following behavior patterns?

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