Conflict Flashcards
The interpersonal process that occurs whenever the actions of one person interfere with the action of another.
Conflict
When describing relationship conflict, this theoretical position maintains that conflict is essential for relationship growth.
Transformational view (Gottman)
Conflicts that result in positive change and growth in a relationship.
Constructive conflict
Conflict that results in termination of relationship.
Destructive conflict
A conflict situation where one partner is willing to engage emotionally and verbally, while the other prefers to avoid engagement.
Demand/withdraw pattern of conflict
A model suggesting that conflicts are preceded by a chain of events starting with casual attributions, continuing with responsibility judgements, and resulting in assignment of blame.
Entailment model of relationships
A model suggesting that arguments follow an orderly three-stage pattern, leading to three predictable outcomes.
Stage model of conflict (Peterson’s stage model)
Conflict resolution in which one partner wins and the other loses.
Domination
Conflict resolution in which one or both partners have to renounce something, leading to a less than satisfactory situation.
Compromise
Conflict resolution that incorporates the desire of both partners.
Integrative agreements
Conflict resolution that consist of a positive restructuring of the relationship.
Structural improvements
Theoretical model that considers the ratio of positive to negative affective experiences as the best predictor of relationship stability.
Balance theory of marriage and conflict
The forgiving of a transgression over time; it requires the transformation of relationship destructive motivation into strategies that promote the relationship.
Forgiveness
Avoidance leads to what?
Withdrawal and dissatisfaction
Name the three types of stable couples. (Gottman,1993)
Validators
Volatiles
Avoiders
Name the two types of unstable couples. (Gottman, 1993)
Hostile
Hostile/Detached
Stable couples, according to Gottman (1993), demonstrate which ratio of positive to negative affective experiences?
5:1 ratio (positive/negative)
Which theory suggest the 5 different types of categories of couples based on their communication patterns and conflict engagement styles?
Balance theory of marriage and conflict
Couple type that uses expression and constructive conflict resolution strategies?
Validators
Couple type that is expressive and emotional, and expresses both positive and negative affect?
Volatiles
Couple type that avoids discussing problems; use of passage of time to reduce conflict?
Avoiders
Couple type with high levels of conflict engagement that tends to be defensive, judgemental and blaming?
Hostile
Couple type with high levels of conflict but emotionally detached?
Hostile/Detached
Children who witness their parents engaging in destructive conflicts have difficulty regulating their own emotions. True or False?
True
What are the 4 horsemen of the apocalypse:
1) criticism
2) contempt
3) defensiveness
4) stone walling
Judging a partners faults to be trivial and their strengths as ideal is know as what:
Positive illusion
Process of ignoring/avoiding alternatives:
Blinder effect
Most common “pot holes” sources of conflict. Top 5:
1) money
2) chores
3) child-rearing
4) sex
5) work
