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Chapter 9 Multiple-Choice Quiz

Question 1

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

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Question 2

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

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of power?

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

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Having extreme physical beauty is an example of which of the following types of power currency?

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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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Question 7

Fran always changes the subject by making jokes when Jenna confronts her about a problem. Fran relies on what type of conflict approach?

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Question 8

Hans considers himself scrappy, and he typically approaches most interpersonal conflicts with a desire to win. Which of the following statements about Hans is least likely to be true?

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Question 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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Question 10

When a person believes he or she has a moral obligation to behave in selfless, self-sacrificial ways that quickly end conflicts and assist others, he or she is practicing which of the following?

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

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Question 12

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

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Question 13

Jamal and Sara cannot decide whose family to spend a holiday with. They decide to invite both families to a central location instead. This is an example of which of the following short-term conflict resolutions?

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