COMS 3371: Chapters 1-5 Assignments
What is not an essential feature of Hocker and Wilmot's definition of interpersonal
conflict? - Correct Answer- Independence
What is one of the basic dynamics of all avoidance spirals? - Correct Answer- Harboring
of resentment or disappointment
In the context of the four horsemen, what is true of criticism? - Correct Answer- Women
criticize more than men do in marital conflicts.
Defensive climates, rather than supportive climates, are created when people use... -
Correct Answer- strategy rather than spontaneity.
Most expressed struggles are activated by... - Correct Answer- a triggering event.
T/F: A gridlocked conflict arises when a conflict makes a person feel wanted by his or
her partner. - Correct Answer- False
T/F: An example of a scarce resource is self-esteem. - Correct Answer- True
T/F: According to the text, complaints can only be destructive, not constructive. -
Correct Answer- False
T/F: Once a person perceives that another person's emotional intensity is escalating,
the negative spiral has begun. - Correct Answer- True
T/F: Unresolved conflict can have an impact on a person's mental health. - Correct
Answer- True
The following statement by Justin about a conflict with his sister Shannon is an example
of what conflict metaphors given below? "The next time she says something about my
lifestyle, I'm likely to explode like a volcano." - Correct Answer- Conflict is a wild act of
nature.
What is one of the distinctive rules for handling conflict in an aggressive system? -
Correct Answer- Have an audience present when you engage someone
What is a commonly held negative view about conflict? - Correct Answer- Conflict is a
result of personal pathology.
What theory assumes that individuals learn to be male or female based on
communication and observation? - Correct Answer- Social Learning Theory
What is not an essential feature of Hocker and Wilmot's definition of interpersonal
conflict? - Correct Answer- Independence
What is one of the basic dynamics of all avoidance spirals? - Correct Answer- Harboring
of resentment or disappointment
In the context of the four horsemen, what is true of criticism? - Correct Answer- Women
criticize more than men do in marital conflicts.
Defensive climates, rather than supportive climates, are created when people use... -
Correct Answer- strategy rather than spontaneity.
Most expressed struggles are activated by... - Correct Answer- a triggering event.
T/F: A gridlocked conflict arises when a conflict makes a person feel wanted by his or
her partner. - Correct Answer- False
T/F: An example of a scarce resource is self-esteem. - Correct Answer- True
T/F: According to the text, complaints can only be destructive, not constructive. -
Correct Answer- False
T/F: Once a person perceives that another person's emotional intensity is escalating,
the negative spiral has begun. - Correct Answer- True
T/F: Unresolved conflict can have an impact on a person's mental health. - Correct
Answer- True
The following statement by Justin about a conflict with his sister Shannon is an example
of what conflict metaphors given below? "The next time she says something about my
lifestyle, I'm likely to explode like a volcano." - Correct Answer- Conflict is a wild act of
nature.
What is one of the distinctive rules for handling conflict in an aggressive system? -
Correct Answer- Have an audience present when you engage someone
What is a commonly held negative view about conflict? - Correct Answer- Conflict is a
result of personal pathology.
What theory assumes that individuals learn to be male or female based on
communication and observation? - Correct Answer- Social Learning Theory
