COMS 3371 WITH CORRECT AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
YEAR 2024/2025
What is not an essential feature of Hocker and Wilmot's
definition of interpersonal conflict? - verified answers-
Independence
What is one of the basic dynamics of all avoidance spirals? -
verified answers-Harboring of resentment or disappointment
In the context of the four horsemen, what is true of criticism? -
verified answers-Women criticize more than men do in marital
conflicts.
Defensive climates, rather than supportive climates, are
created when people use... - verified answers-strategy rather
than spontaneity.
Most expressed struggles are activated by... - verified answers-
a triggering event.
T/F: A gridlocked conflict arises when a conflict makes a person
feel wanted by his or her partner. - verified answers-False
T/F: An example of a scarce resource is self-esteem. - verified
answers-True
T/F: According to the text, complaints can only be destructive,
not constructive. - verified answers-False
T/F: Once a person perceives that another person's emotional
intensity is escalating, the negative spiral has begun. - verified
answers-True
T/F: Unresolved conflict can have an impact on a person's
mental health. - verified answers-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." - verified answers-Conflict
is a wild act of nature.
What is one of the distinctive rules for handling conflict in an
aggressive system? - verified answers-Have an audience
present when you engage someone
What is a commonly held negative view about conflict? -
verified answers-Conflict is a result of personal pathology.
What theory assumes that individuals learn to be male or
female based on communication and observation? - verified
answers-Social Learning Theory
According to Hocker and Wilmot, what type of family is
characterized by walking away from conflicts, never raising
your voice, not telling anyone if there is a struggle, and keeping
strong feelings to yourself? - verified answers-Avoidant Family
T/F: In individualistic cultures, people are more likely to resolve
conflict through competition and collaboration. - verified
answers-True
T/F: When metaphors emphasize danger, the language of
conflict narratives serves to warn people away from engaging in
conflict - verified answers-True
T/F: Anger is the primary emotion associated with conflict. -
verified answers-False
T/F: Insecurely attached infants and children use their
caregivers as a source of comfort in stressful situations -
verified answers-False
YEAR 2024/2025
What is not an essential feature of Hocker and Wilmot's
definition of interpersonal conflict? - verified answers-
Independence
What is one of the basic dynamics of all avoidance spirals? -
verified answers-Harboring of resentment or disappointment
In the context of the four horsemen, what is true of criticism? -
verified answers-Women criticize more than men do in marital
conflicts.
Defensive climates, rather than supportive climates, are
created when people use... - verified answers-strategy rather
than spontaneity.
Most expressed struggles are activated by... - verified answers-
a triggering event.
T/F: A gridlocked conflict arises when a conflict makes a person
feel wanted by his or her partner. - verified answers-False
T/F: An example of a scarce resource is self-esteem. - verified
answers-True
T/F: According to the text, complaints can only be destructive,
not constructive. - verified answers-False
T/F: Once a person perceives that another person's emotional
intensity is escalating, the negative spiral has begun. - verified
answers-True
T/F: Unresolved conflict can have an impact on a person's
mental health. - verified answers-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." - verified answers-Conflict
is a wild act of nature.
What is one of the distinctive rules for handling conflict in an
aggressive system? - verified answers-Have an audience
present when you engage someone
What is a commonly held negative view about conflict? -
verified answers-Conflict is a result of personal pathology.
What theory assumes that individuals learn to be male or
female based on communication and observation? - verified
answers-Social Learning Theory
According to Hocker and Wilmot, what type of family is
characterized by walking away from conflicts, never raising
your voice, not telling anyone if there is a struggle, and keeping
strong feelings to yourself? - verified answers-Avoidant Family
T/F: In individualistic cultures, people are more likely to resolve
conflict through competition and collaboration. - verified
answers-True
T/F: When metaphors emphasize danger, the language of
conflict narratives serves to warn people away from engaging in
conflict - verified answers-True
T/F: Anger is the primary emotion associated with conflict. -
verified answers-False
T/F: Insecurely attached infants and children use their
caregivers as a source of comfort in stressful situations -
verified answers-False
