COMM 169 (T/F Questions) EXAM WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Because emotions are not logical, your book recommends that you figure out your logic
before you share your emotions - ANSWER false
Experiencing and expressing positive emotions (joy, contentment, etc.) can lead to
empathy and compassion, which ultimately help a person manage conflict. - ANSWER
true
The goals one has for the outcome of a conflict prior to actively engaging in it are called
"prospective" goals - ANSWER true
Arguing with your parents about what time you are supposed to be home is an example
of the relationship element of TRIP - ANSWER false
According to the TRIP model, the use and balance of power are most connected to the
"relational" element - ANSWER false
When roommates argue about whose turn it is to do dishes, they are likely to be arguing
about the process - ANSWER true
If you feel excluded from making an important decision, the element of TRIP you are
most likely concerned with is Process - ANSWER true
, Your authors contend that conflict always occurs on an emotional dimension - ANSWER
true
According to Chapter 1, the authors state people are born with conflict management --
they are mostly "common sense" - ANSWER false
Once a person becomes truly skilled at managing conflict, s/he will not have to deal with
it -- conflict is avoidable. - ANSWER false
The distinction between functional and dysfunctional conflict is quite clear. it is easy to
determine when the conflict is acceptable or unacceptable. - ANSWER false
A spiral that moves only one direction -- upward and onward is an example of an
"escalatory" spiral - ANSWER true
An example of a "scarce resource" is self-esteem - ANSWER true
The text says anger is the predominant emotion in all conflict - ANSWER false
According to the text, "disagreements" are the same as "conflicts" - ANSWER false
When one party seeks to avoid conflict and the other seeks to engage, the original
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Because emotions are not logical, your book recommends that you figure out your logic
before you share your emotions - ANSWER false
Experiencing and expressing positive emotions (joy, contentment, etc.) can lead to
empathy and compassion, which ultimately help a person manage conflict. - ANSWER
true
The goals one has for the outcome of a conflict prior to actively engaging in it are called
"prospective" goals - ANSWER true
Arguing with your parents about what time you are supposed to be home is an example
of the relationship element of TRIP - ANSWER false
According to the TRIP model, the use and balance of power are most connected to the
"relational" element - ANSWER false
When roommates argue about whose turn it is to do dishes, they are likely to be arguing
about the process - ANSWER true
If you feel excluded from making an important decision, the element of TRIP you are
most likely concerned with is Process - ANSWER true
, Your authors contend that conflict always occurs on an emotional dimension - ANSWER
true
According to Chapter 1, the authors state people are born with conflict management --
they are mostly "common sense" - ANSWER false
Once a person becomes truly skilled at managing conflict, s/he will not have to deal with
it -- conflict is avoidable. - ANSWER false
The distinction between functional and dysfunctional conflict is quite clear. it is easy to
determine when the conflict is acceptable or unacceptable. - ANSWER false
A spiral that moves only one direction -- upward and onward is an example of an
"escalatory" spiral - ANSWER true
An example of a "scarce resource" is self-esteem - ANSWER true
The text says anger is the predominant emotion in all conflict - ANSWER false
According to the text, "disagreements" are the same as "conflicts" - ANSWER false
When one party seeks to avoid conflict and the other seeks to engage, the original
