Multiple Choice Questions

Question 9.1

1. Which of the following features is a characteristic of most interpersonal conflicts?

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Incorrect. The answer can be found on page 179.

Question 9.2

2. Which of the following is an example of kitchen-sinking?

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Incorrect. The answer can be found on page 180.

Question 9.3

3. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of power?

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Incorrect. The answer can be found on pages 181 - 182.

Question 9.4

4. Which of the following is the best example of a complementary power relationship?

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Incorrect. The answer can be found on page 182.

Question 9.5

5. Having tremendous physical beauty is an example of which of the following types of power currency?

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Incorrect. The answer can be found on page 183.

Question 9.6

6. After obtaining his PhD in nanoscale science, Jaryn is flooded with job offers. Jaryn is enjoying which of the following types of power currency?

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Incorrect. The answer can be found on page 183.

Question 9.7

7. Fran always makes jokes when Jenna confronts her about a problem. Fran relies on what type of conflict approach?

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Incorrect. The answer can be found on page 184.

Question 9.8

8. Hans thinks highly of his own abilities, and he typically approaches most interpersonal conflicts with a desire to win as a means of proving himself. Which of the following statements about Hans is LEAST likely to be true?

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Incorrect. The answer can be found on page 185.

Question 9.9

9. Which of the following approaches to conflict is the least strategic in terms of achieving or pursuing conflict-related goals?

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Incorrect. The answer can be found on pages 186 - 187.

Question 9.10

10. During a heated conflict Jasmine says, “This relationship isn’t working—we should end this now!” This is an example of which of the following?

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Incorrect. The answer can be found on page 194.

Question 9.11

11. Which of the following is NOT a suggestion for how to collaboratively manage a conflict?

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Incorrect. The answer can be found on page 187.

Question 9.12

12. Jamal and Sara cannot decide whose family to visit during the holidays, so they decide to invite both families to a central location. This is an example of which of the following short-term conflict resolutions?

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Incorrect. The answer can be found on page 192.

Question 9.13

13. What is the strongest factor that influences one’s preferred approach for dealing with conflict?

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Incorrect. The answer can be found on page 188.