FCS 340 Chapter 15 Questions and
answers
Relationship and Conflict - answer A certain amount of conflict and
discord is a normal part of every relationship.
Family Anger vs. Marital Discord - answer A general family atmosphere of
anger and discord has a greater impact on children and marital discord
itself.
Sources of Conflict (1) - answer Personal- originates within the individual
when inner drives discord, instincts, and values pull against each other.
Sources of Conflict (2) - answer Physical- inner tensions have a physical
origin, such as fatigue, hunger, overwork, and pain (like a pounding
headache). They cause irritability, emotional upset, impatience, distorted
reasoning and a low tolerance for frustration.
Sources of Conflict (3) - answer Interpersonal- occur in relationships
between people. Unhappy married couples complain of neglect, lack of
love, affection, and sexual satisfaction, poor communication,
understanding, and companionship
Sources of Conflict (4) - answer Situational or Environmental- living
condition, societal pressures on family members, cultural strains among
minority groups families (such as discrimination and assimilation), number
of children and unexpected events that disturb family functioning. A major
source of family stress can be caring for someone with a chronic illness.
Constructive Arguments - answer are those that stick to the issues, that
attack the problem and not the other person, that employ rational
methods, lead to a more complete understanding and to consensus,
compromise, or other acceptable solutions to the problem.
answers
Relationship and Conflict - answer A certain amount of conflict and
discord is a normal part of every relationship.
Family Anger vs. Marital Discord - answer A general family atmosphere of
anger and discord has a greater impact on children and marital discord
itself.
Sources of Conflict (1) - answer Personal- originates within the individual
when inner drives discord, instincts, and values pull against each other.
Sources of Conflict (2) - answer Physical- inner tensions have a physical
origin, such as fatigue, hunger, overwork, and pain (like a pounding
headache). They cause irritability, emotional upset, impatience, distorted
reasoning and a low tolerance for frustration.
Sources of Conflict (3) - answer Interpersonal- occur in relationships
between people. Unhappy married couples complain of neglect, lack of
love, affection, and sexual satisfaction, poor communication,
understanding, and companionship
Sources of Conflict (4) - answer Situational or Environmental- living
condition, societal pressures on family members, cultural strains among
minority groups families (such as discrimination and assimilation), number
of children and unexpected events that disturb family functioning. A major
source of family stress can be caring for someone with a chronic illness.
Constructive Arguments - answer are those that stick to the issues, that
attack the problem and not the other person, that employ rational
methods, lead to a more complete understanding and to consensus,
compromise, or other acceptable solutions to the problem.
