Conflict

Question 0

The interpersonal process that occurs whenever the actions of one person interfere with the action of another.

Answer 0

Conflict

Question 1

When describing relationship conflict, this theoretical position maintains that conflict is essential for relationship growth.

Answer 1

Transformational view (Gottman)

Question 2

Conflicts that result in positive change and growth in a relationship.

Answer 2

Constructive conflict

Question 3

Conflict that results in termination of relationship.

Answer 3

Destructive conflict

Question 4

A conflict situation where one partner is willing to engage emotionally and verbally, while the other prefers to avoid engagement.

Answer 4

Demand/withdraw pattern of conflict

Question 5

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.

Answer 5

Entailment model of relationships

Question 6

A model suggesting that arguments follow an orderly three-stage pattern, leading to three predictable outcomes.

Answer 6

Stage model of conflict (Peterson’s stage model)

Question 7

Conflict resolution in which one partner wins and the other loses.

Answer 7

Domination

Question 8

Conflict resolution in which one or both partners have to renounce something, leading to a less than satisfactory situation.

Answer 8

Compromise

Question 9

Conflict resolution that incorporates the desire of both partners.

Answer 9

Integrative agreements

Question 10

Conflict resolution that consist of a positive restructuring of the relationship.

Answer 10

Structural improvements

Question 11

Theoretical model that considers the ratio of positive to negative affective experiences as the best predictor of relationship stability.

Answer 11

Balance theory of marriage and conflict

Question 12

The forgiving of a transgression over time; it requires the transformation of relationship destructive motivation into strategies that promote the relationship.

Answer 12

Forgiveness

Question 13

Avoidance leads to what?

Answer 13

Withdrawal and dissatisfaction

Question 14

Name the three types of stable couples. (Gottman,1993)

Answer 14

Validators
Volatiles
Avoiders

Question 15

Name the two types of unstable couples. (Gottman, 1993)

Answer 15

Hostile

Hostile/Detached

Question 16

Stable couples, according to Gottman (1993), demonstrate which ratio of positive to negative affective experiences?

Answer 16

5:1 ratio (positive/negative)

Question 17

Which theory suggest the 5 different types of categories of couples based on their communication patterns and conflict engagement styles?

Answer 17

Balance theory of marriage and conflict

Question 18

Couple type that uses expression and constructive conflict resolution strategies?

Answer 18

Validators

Question 19

Couple type that is expressive and emotional, and expresses both positive and negative affect?

Answer 19

Volatiles

Question 20

Couple type that avoids discussing problems; use of passage of time to reduce conflict?

Answer 20

Avoiders

Question 21

Couple type with high levels of conflict engagement that tends to be defensive, judgemental and blaming?

Answer 21

Hostile

Question 22

Couple type with high levels of conflict but emotionally detached?

Answer 22

Hostile/Detached

Question 23

Children who witness their parents engaging in destructive conflicts have difficulty regulating their own emotions. True or False?

Answer 23

True

Question 24

What are the 4 horsemen of the apocalypse:

Answer 24

1) criticism
2) contempt
3) defensiveness
4) stone walling

Question 25

Judging a partners faults to be trivial and their strengths as ideal is know as what:

Answer 25

Positive illusion

Question 26

Process of ignoring/avoiding alternatives:

Answer 26

Blinder effect

Question 27

Most common “pot holes” sources of conflict. Top 5:

Answer 27

1) money
2) chores
3) child-rearing
4) sex
5) work