Comm Final Exam Flashcards
Interpersonal Conflict is…?
A struggle between two interdependent people who perceive incompatible goals, scarce resources, or interference in the achievement of their goals.
Interdependent Conflict is when…?
A persons actions affect you and your feelings
A Pseudo-conflict is when you’re…?
arguing about something from a lack of understanding
A Simple-Conflict is when…?
Two people want two different things
EX: I want ramen while my friend wants pizza
A Ego-Conflict is when..?
You’re not attacking an idea you are attacking someone’s self esteem
Conflict Triggers include…
1.Criticism
2. Feeling Entitled
3. Perceived lack of fairness
4. Perceived more cost than reward
5. Stress and lack of sleep
6. Different Perspective
7.Dialectical tensions (Wanting two things at once)
Conflict Management Style “Avoidance” means..?
Withdraws from conflict
Conflict Management Style “Accommodation” means…?
Easily gives in to the demands of others
Conflict Management Style “Competition” means..?
Dominates and wants the goal at the expense of others
Conflict Management Style “Reactivity” means…?
You flip out
Conflict Management Style “Compromise” means..?
Finds the middle ground
Conflict Management Style “Collaboration” means…?
Views conflict as a problem to be solved
What is a Masc conflict style…?
Interact to accomplish goals
Perceive problems as black and white
Protect self-interest
What is a Fem conflict style…?
Interact to achieve closeness
Intercept problems as gray areas
Encourages mutual involvement
Some Conflict Management Challenges are…?
- Sudden death statement
- Dirty secret
- Serial Argument
- Physical violence
Some Myths about Conflicts are..?
- Conflict is always a sign of a poor interpersonal relationship
- Conflict always happen because of misunderstandings
- Conflict can always be resolved
What is Liking?
Affection + respect = liking
What is Loving?
Intimacy + Caring + Attachment= Loving
What are the three C’s of intimacy?
Closeness and connectedness developed through communication
A Romantic Relationships is..?
A chosen interpersonal involvement in which both people perceive the bond as romantic
The five Love Languages are..?
Word of Affirmation –like when people say nice things to you
Quality Time- Spending time together
Receiving gift- people like getting gifts
Acts of Serviced- like when people do things for them
Physical Touch- They like physical touch
The Social Exchange Theory is…?
This theory claims that we make relationships based on the balance of benefits we get for the least amount of effort on our part.
Connection versus autonomy means..?
Want to be with someone but also want your own space
Predictability versus novelty means…?
Wanting something that stays the same but also want some things to change every now and then
