COM 312 Test 1 UPDATED Questions and CORRECT Answers
1. Conflict An expressed struggle between at least two interdependent par-
ties, who perceive incompatible goals, scarce resources, and in-
terference from others in achieving their goals.
2. Key Elements of Conflict 1. Family
2. Non-Platonic Relationships
3. Platonic Relationships
4. The Workplace
3. What role does conflict play The way couples handle conflict is a great indicator as to how
in relationships? successful their relationship will be. Conflict is natural and plays a
huge role in relationships.
4. How does familial conflict Conflict, like in relationships, is just as common in families. As a
impact children? child grows up, they see how their older family members deal with
conflict, and mirror it. If a child grows up with parents who avoid
conflict, so will the child. If a child grows up with parents who are
dominant, the child will most likely mimic that.
5. Destructive Conflict Destructive conflict is the kind of conflict that results in danger, or
having negative results.
6. Four Horseman of Destruc- 1. Criticizing
tive Conflict 2. Defensiveness
3. Stonewalling
4. Contempt
7. Escalatory Spiral Emotion laden and careless exchanges become worse and worse
on both sides of the relationship.
8. De-escalatory Spiral Both parties retrieve from each other.
9. Avoidance Spiral
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1. Conflict An expressed struggle between at least two interdependent par-
ties, who perceive incompatible goals, scarce resources, and in-
terference from others in achieving their goals.
2. Key Elements of Conflict 1. Family
2. Non-Platonic Relationships
3. Platonic Relationships
4. The Workplace
3. What role does conflict play The way couples handle conflict is a great indicator as to how
in relationships? successful their relationship will be. Conflict is natural and plays a
huge role in relationships.
4. How does familial conflict Conflict, like in relationships, is just as common in families. As a
impact children? child grows up, they see how their older family members deal with
conflict, and mirror it. If a child grows up with parents who avoid
conflict, so will the child. If a child grows up with parents who are
dominant, the child will most likely mimic that.
5. Destructive Conflict Destructive conflict is the kind of conflict that results in danger, or
having negative results.
6. Four Horseman of Destruc- 1. Criticizing
tive Conflict 2. Defensiveness
3. Stonewalling
4. Contempt
7. Escalatory Spiral Emotion laden and careless exchanges become worse and worse
on both sides of the relationship.
8. De-escalatory Spiral Both parties retrieve from each other.
9. Avoidance Spiral
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