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Ch.11 – Test Bank Docx – Communication In Relationships,

The text points out that couples who communicate mutual affection create a contagious “ effect” so

that the household atmosphere becomes one of emotional support.

1. communication b. spiraling

c. spinning d. conflict

REFERENCES: Characteristics of Cohesive Families

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MFaR.LAMA.15.11.01 - Define and list six characteristics of cohesive families.

KEYWORDS: concept

Research shows that distressed marital couples are distinguished by
1. excessive positive affect. b. open communication.

c. their negative exchanges during conflict. d. an overemphasis on listening.

REFERENCES: Characteristics of Cohesive Families

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MFaR.LAMA.15.11.01 - Define and list six characteristics of cohesive families.

KEYWORDS: fact

The emotional bonding of family members is referred to as
1. family cohesion. b. strong family.

c. resilient family. d. consensual family.

REFERENCES: Characteristics of Cohesive Families

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MFaR.LAMA.15.11.01 - Define and list six characteristics of cohesive families.

KEYWORDS: concept

In his most recent publications, Nick Stinnett has used the term “strong families,” by which he largely means
1. attributive. b. cohesive.

c. consensual. d. generalized.

REFERENCES: Characteristics of Cohesive Families

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MFaR.LAMA.15.11.01 - Define and list six characteristics of cohesive families.

KEYWORDS: concept

When Nick Stinnett made his observations of family strengths, six qualities stood out. Which of the following is NOT one of these?
1. appreciation for one another
2. arrangement of personal schedules to be together
3. a high degree of commitment
4. a secular orientation

REFERENCES: Characteristics of Cohesive Families

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MFaR.LAMA.15.11.01 - Define and list six characteristics of cohesive families.

KEYWORDS: fact

Children who report, “I am unhappy a lot,” or “I worry a lot,” are evidencing behavioral problems

associated with emotional or psychological problems.

1. covert conflict relational styles b. internalizing

c. externalizing d. overt conflict styles

REFERENCES: Characteristics of Cohesive Families

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MFaR.LAMA.15.11.01 - Define and list six characteristics of cohesive families.

KEYWORDS: concept

In her research on marital communication, Mary Anne Fitzpatrick has found variation among happy couples in their

, or ideas about the roles they should play, expectations for closeness and/or distance, and attitudes toward conflict.

1. relationship ideologies b. religiosity

c. attribution d. consensual validation

REFERENCES: Communication and Couple Satisfaction

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MFaR.LAMA.15.11.02 - Explain how the macro-environment (family ecology theoretical perspective) joins with the micro family communication perspective to help create cohesive families.

KEYWORDS: application

Your textbook includes a section about “How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk.” Which of

the following suggestions is NOT one of these effective ways of communicating with children?

1. help children deal with their feelings
2. teach children to play a specific role in the family
3. encourage autonomy
4. give praise and build self-esteem

REFERENCES: Communication and Couple Satisfaction

KEYWORDS: concept

Research has shown a link between parental conflict and children’s behavior problems.
1. unresolved b. physical

c. occasional d. resolved

REFERENCES: Communication and Couple Satisfaction

KEYWORDS: fact

The text points out that the pivotal task for all couples is to
1. communicate effectively when angry.
2. engage in consensual validation.
3. balance each partner’s need for autonomy with the simultaneous need for intimacy and togetherness.
4. believe in attribution.

REFERENCES: Communication and Couple Satisfaction

KEYWORDS: fact

Conflict is
1. dysfunctional and should be avoided.
2. desirable and should be emphasized.
3. unnecessary.
4. experienced in even the happiest of couples.

REFERENCES: Communication and Couple Satisfaction

KEYWORDS: fact

involves the expression, either verbal or nonverbal, of one’s feelings of affection toward another.
1. Impacting b. Positive affect

c. Partner display d. Bonding

REFERENCES: Communication and Couple Satisfaction

KEYWORDS: fact

According to classification by researchers Huston and Melz, which type of marriage is high on showing signs of love and affection while low on antagonism?
1. Bland, or empty shell b. Warm, or friendly

c. Tempestuous, or stormy d. Hostile, or distressed

REFERENCES: Communication and Couple Satisfaction

KEYWORDS: concept

According to classification by researchers Huston and Melz, which type of marriage is high on both affection and antagonism?
1. Bland, or empty shell b. Warm, or friendly

c. Tempestuous, or stormy d. Hostile, or distressed

REFERENCES: Communication and Couple Satisfaction

KEYWORDS: concept

According to classification by researchers Huston and Melz, which type of marriage is high on antagonism but low on love and affection?
1. Bland, or empty shell b. Warm, or friendly

c. Tempestuous, or stormy d. Hostile, or distressed

REFERENCES: Communication and Couple Satisfaction

KEYWORDS: concept

According to classification by researchers Huston and Melz, which type of marriage is low on showing signs of love and affection but also low on antagonism?
1. Bland, or empty shell b. Warm, or friendly

c. Tempestuous, or stormy d. Hostile, or distressed

REFERENCES: Communication and Couple Satisfaction

KEYWORDS: concept

Josh and Lizzie were always very physical and lovey-dovey with each other, but they also fought often, sometimes getting loud and physical in their anger. According to Huston and Melz, which type of marriage do they have?
1. Hostile b. Bland

c. Warm d. Tempestuous

REFERENCES: Communication and Couple Satisfaction

KEYWORDS: application

John and Danielle were constantly using criticism, passive-aggressive behavior, and contempt during their fights, and they hadn’t said any words of love or touched each other for months. According to Huston and Melz, which type of marriage do they have?
1. Hostile b. Bland

c. Warm d. Tempestuous

REFERENCES: Communication and Couple Satisfaction

KEYWORDS: application

Enrique and Nicole were civil yet distant in their relationship. They never had conflict, but also never slept together and rarely spoke to one another in intimate ways. According to Huston and Melz, which type of marriage do they have?
1. Hostile b. Bland

c. Warm d. Tempestuous

REFERENCES: Communication and Couple Satisfaction

KEYWORDS: application

Todd and Erin were intentional in telling and showing each other how much they loved and appreciated one another. They were also not afraid to have healthy conflict when necessary, but always treated each other with respect, even when angry. According to Huston and Melz, which type of marriage do they have?
1. Hostile b. Bland

c. Warm d. Tempestuous

REFERENCES: Communication and Couple Satisfaction

KEYWORDS: application

Huston and Melz called both Bland and Tempestuous unions because these two marriage types evidenced only one of two desirable attributes.
1. “mixed blessing marriages” b. halfway marriages

c. incomplete marriages d. “lacking love marriages”

REFERENCES: Communication and Couple Satisfaction

KEYWORDS: concept

One year into marriage, the average spouse says ‘I love you,’ hugs and kisses their partner, makes their partner

laugh, and has sexual intercourse as often as when they were newly wed.

1. twice b. equally

c. about half d. one quarter

REFERENCES: Communication and Couple Satisfaction

KEYWORDS: fact

According to Shelly Gable’s research the “correct” response by one partner to the other’s having something

positive happen is characterized by

1. active enthusiasm. b. measured evaluation.

c. sympathetic understanding. d. controlled argumentation.

REFERENCES: Communication and Couple Satisfaction

KEYWORDS: fact

Counselors generally advise that an important aspect of learning to disagree involves expressing anger
1. indirectly b. directly

c. passive aggressively d. randomly

REFERENCES: Communication and Couple Satisfaction

KEYWORDS: fact

Psychologists Nathaniel Branden and Robert Sternberg have developed some rules for nourishing a romantically loving relationship. Which of the following is NOT one of these?
1. be bluntly honest
2. express your love verbally
3. be physically affectionate
4. express your appreciation and even admiration

REFERENCES: Communication and Couple Satisfaction

KEYWORDS: application

According to psychologists Nathaniel Branden and Robert Sternberg, in order to nourish a romantically loving relationship, couples should
1. share more about themselves with close friends to avoid complicating the relationship.
2. avoid expressing their love materially.
3. accept their partner’s shortcomings.
4. take the relationship for granted.

REFERENCES: Communication and Couple Satisfaction

KEYWORDS: application

Sociologist Judith Wallerstein conducted lengthy interviews with 50 predominantly white, middle-class couples in northern California. In order to participate, both husband and wife had to define their marriage as
1. happy. b. conflict-free.

c. characterized by conflict. d. unhappy.

REFERENCES: Communication and Couple Satisfaction

KEYWORDS: fact

Chronic criticism, nagging, nitpicking, and sarcasm are all forms of
1. poor conflict management. b. negative attribution.

c. passive-aggression. d. anger “insteads.”

REFERENCES: Communication and Couple Satisfaction

KEYWORDS: concept

Mark is angry because his wife invited friends over when he wanted to relax. He decides to act bored during the

entire evening. Mark’s behavior reflects

1. displacement. b. sabotage.

c. healthy anger. d. an anger “instead.”

REFERENCES: Communication and Couple Satisfaction

KEYWORDS: application

Christina is angry with her husband John for spending too much time and energy on his business endeavors, but she expresses hatred for his very expensive car. This is an illustration of
1. displacement. b. sabotage.

c. suppression of anger. d. an anger “instead.”

REFERENCES: Communication and Couple Satisfaction

KEYWORDS: application

James feels that he has an unhappy marriage: He has been angry with his wife for a long time, but he won’t express it openly. James’s behavior reflects
1. displacement. b. sabotage.

c. anger “instead.” d. a refusal to express anger.

REFERENCES: Communication and Couple Satisfaction

KEYWORDS: application

Coping in which each partner attempts to cope with his or her own strain in ways that do not harm the relationship

and also attend to the other’s emotional needs is called

1. social bonding. b. relationship-focused coping

c. listener backchanneling. d. de-escalation coping

REFERENCES: Stress, Coping, and Conflict in Relationships

KEYWORDS: application

Social psychologist John Gottman has made his reputation in the field of
1. clinical social work. b. marital communication.

c. sex therapy. d. listening therapy.

REFERENCES: John Gottman’s Research on Couple Communication and Conflict Management

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MFaR.LAMA.15.11.03 - Describe the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse and explain why they should be avoided.

KEYWORDS: fact

Social psychologist John Gottman identified “Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.” Which of the following is NOT

one of these?

1. contempt b. criticism

c. sabotage d. stonewalling

REFERENCES: John Gottman’s Research on Couple Communication and Conflict Management

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MFaR.LAMA.15.11.03 - Describe the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse and explain why they should be avoided.

KEYWORDS: concept

The feeling that one’s spouse is inferior or undesirable reflects
1. contempt. b. criticism.

c. stonewalling. d. belligerence.

REFERENCES: John Gottman’s Research on Couple Communication and Conflict Management

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MFaR.LAMA.15.11.03 - Describe the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse and explain why they should be avoided.

KEYWORDS: concept

involves making disapproving judgments or evaluations of one’s partner.
1. Defensiveness b. Sabotage

c. Belligerence d. Criticism

REFERENCES: John Gottman’s Research on Couple Communication and Conflict Management

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MFaR.LAMA.15.11.03 - Describe the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse and explain why they should be avoided.

KEYWORDS: concept

means preparing to defend oneself against what one presumes is an upcoming attack.
1. Criticism b. Defensiveness

c. Stonewalling d. Sabotage

REFERENCES: John Gottman’s Research on Couple Communication and Conflict Management

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MFaR.LAMA.15.11.03 - Describe the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse and explain why they should be avoided.

KEYWORDS: concept

Joe refuses to listen to his wife Paulette and is particularly resistant to considering her complaints. Joe’s behavior

illustrates

1. stonewalling. b. belligerence.

c. defensiveness. d. sabotage.

REFERENCES: John Gottman’s Research on Couple Communication and Conflict Management

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MFaR.LAMA.15.11.03 - Describe the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse and explain why they should be avoided.

KEYWORDS: application

Mike’s wife Lynne resents him going drinking with his friend Dave. Whenever this subject comes up, Mike makes comments like “What can you do if I go drinking with Dave?” and “What are you going to do about it?” Mike’s behavior illustrates
1. sabotage. b. defensiveness.

c. belligerence. d. stonewalling.

REFERENCES: John Gottman’s Research on Couple Communication and Conflict Management

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MFaR.LAMA.15.11.03 - Describe the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse and explain why they should be avoided.

KEYWORDS: application

According to the text, contempt, criticism, defensiveness, stonewalling, and belligerence
1. can be transformed into positive features of marriage.
2. characterize unhappy marriages and signal impending divorce.
3. are examples of supportive communication.
4. are barrier strengths to divorce.

REFERENCES: John Gottman’s Research on Couple Communication and Conflict Management

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MFaR.LAMA.15.11.03 - Describe the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse and explain why they should be avoided.

KEYWORDS: concept

According to John Gottman and his colleagues, anger, sadness, whining, disgust, tension and fear, belligerence, contempt, and defensiveness are all examples of
1. negative affect. b. refusing-to-accept-influence.

c. positive affect. d. sabotage.

REFERENCES: John Gottman’s Research on Couple Communication and Conflict Management

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MFaR.LAMA.15.11.03 - Describe the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse and explain why they should be avoided.

KEYWORDS: concept

According to John Gottman and his colleagues, belligerence, contempt, and defensiveness are examples of
1. low-intensity negative affect. b. refusing-to-accept-influence.

c. positive affect. d. high-intensity negative affect.

REFERENCES: John Gottman’s Research on Couple Communication and Conflict Management

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MFaR.LAMA.15.11.03 - Describe the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse and explain why they should be avoided.

KEYWORDS: concept

According to John Gottman and his colleagues, anger, sadness, and whining are examples of
1. refusing-to-accept-influence. b. high-intensity negative affect.

c. low-intensity negative affect. d. positive affect.

REFERENCES: John Gottman’s Research on Couple Communication and Conflict Management

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MFaR.LAMA.15.11.03 - Describe the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse and explain why they should be avoided.

KEYWORDS: concept

According to John Gottman and his colleagues, when one partner’s first negative expression is reciprocated with an

escalation of the negativity, this reflects

1. refusing-to-accept-influence. b. positive affect.

c. sabotage. d. stonewalling.

REFERENCES: John Gottman’s Research on Couple Communication and Conflict Management

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MFaR.LAMA.15.11.03 - Describe the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse and explain why they should be avoided.

KEYWORDS: concept

Joline and David have been married for several years. They respond to each other warmly, with interest, affection,

and shared humor. Joline and David’s behavior reflects

1. low-intensity negative affect. b. positive affect.

c. refusing-to-accept-influence. d. high-intensity negative affect.

REFERENCES: John Gottman’s Research on Couple Communication and Conflict Management

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MFaR.LAMA.15.11.03 - Describe the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse and explain why they should be avoided.

KEYWORDS: application

In John Gottman’s investigations, was the only variable that predicted both marital stability and

marital happiness among stable couples.

1. refusing-to-accept-influence
2. low-intensity negative affect
3. the amount of positive affect in the conflict
4. anger

REFERENCES: John Gottman’s Research on Couple Communication and Conflict Management

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MFaR.LAMA.15.11.03 - Describe the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse and explain why they should be avoided.

KEYWORDS: concept

Deborah Tannen argues that men typically engage in conversation aimed mainly at conveying information, which she refers to as
1. report talk. b. rapport talk.

c. self-disclosure. d. ventilation.

REFERENCES: Gender Differences and Communication

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MFaR.LAMA.15.11.04 - Discuss gender differences in couple and family communication.

KEYWORDS: concept

When faced with a complaint from their partner, men tend to withdraw emotionally while women do not. This

response is so common that therapists have named it the “ pattern.”

1. refusing-to-accept-influence b. female-demand/male-withdraw

c. sabotage d. belligerence

REFERENCES: Gender Differences and Communication

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MFaR.LAMA.15.11.04 - Discuss gender differences in couple and family communication.

KEYWORDS: concept

In a recent book on men and communication called I Don’t Want to Talk About It, therapist Terrence Real

attributes males’ withdrawal to

1. a “secret legacy of depression.” b. a sabotage pattern.

c. refusing-to-accept-influence. d. negative affect.

REFERENCES: Gender Differences and Communication

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MFaR.LAMA.15.11.04 - Discuss gender differences in couple and family communication.

KEYWORDS: concept

Counselors encourage making time for play and new activities in a relationship, partly because new experiences release a pleasurable neurochemical called
1. dopamine. b. testosterone.

c. estrogen. d. adrenaline.

REFERENCES: Working Through Conflicts in Positive Ways—Ten Guidelines

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MFaR.LAMA.15.11.05 - Give ten guidelines for effective interpersonal communication.

KEYWORDS: concept

In communicating with each other, Naveed asks Tasha if his perception of her feelings is accurate. His behavior reflects
1. listener backchannels. b. leveling.

c. de-escalation. d. checking it out.

REFERENCES: Working Through Conflicts in Positive Ways—Ten Guidelines

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MFaR.LAMA.15.11.05 - Give ten guidelines for effective interpersonal communication.

KEYWORDS: application

The text points out that it is impossible to when a person is in the “hating my partner, wanting revenge, feelingstungandneedingtostingback” state of mind.
1. level b. check-it-out

c. make an “I” statement d. de-escalate

REFERENCES: Working Through Conflicts in Positive Ways—Ten Guidelines

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MFaR.LAMA.15.11.05 - Give ten guidelines for effective interpersonal communication.

KEYWORDS: concept

Mike has agreed to go out to eat with his wife Ellen, but at the same time yawns and says that he is tired and had a

hard day at work. Mike’s behavior illustrates

1. a mixed or double message. b. checking-it-out.

c. an “I” message. d. martyring.

REFERENCES: Working Through Conflicts in Positive Ways—Ten Guidelines

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MFaR.LAMA.15.11.05 - Give ten guidelines for effective interpersonal communication.

KEYWORDS: application

Joanna and Richard have been having a bad day. Joanna asks Richard what is wrong. Richard replies, “Oh, nothing,” but the look on his face and his body language suggest otherwise. Richard’s behavior reflects
1. an “I” message. b. the silent treatment.

c. checking-it-out. d. martyring.

REFERENCES: Working Through Conflicts in Positive Ways—Ten Guidelines

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MFaR.LAMA.15.11.05 - Give ten guidelines for effective interpersonal communication.

KEYWORDS: application

Douglas and Rhonda have agreed upon a time and a place for a fight. However strange this may appear, Douglas and Rhonda have followed the guideline that the text calls
1. avoiding the silent treatment.
2. checking-it-out.
3. running interference on the silent treatment.
4. arguing “by appointment.”

REFERENCES: Working Through Conflicts in Positive Ways—Ten Guidelines

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MFaR.LAMA.15.11.05 - Give ten guidelines for effective interpersonal communication.

KEYWORDS: application

Helping partners accept their spouses as they are instead of demanding change is called therapy
1. acceptance b. primal scream

c. restitution d. status quo

REFERENCES: Working Through Conflicts in Positive Ways—Ten Guidelines

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MFaR.LAMA.15.11.05 - Give ten guidelines for effective interpersonal communication.

KEYWORDS: concept

What false belief is detrimental to a relationship?
1. You can treat each other with kindness even when you’re angry.
2. Not all negative thoughts and feelings need to be addressed.
3. Your partner should automatically know how you think and feel.
4. Conflict can be a healthy part of communication.

REFERENCES: Working Through Conflicts in Positive Ways—Ten Guidelines

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MFaR.LAMA.15.11.05 - Give ten guidelines for effective interpersonal communication.

KEYWORDS: fact

Research clearly indicates that the tactics associated with winning in a particular conflict are also those associated with
1. higher marital satisfaction. b. bonding fighting.

c. competition. d. lower marital satisfaction.

REFERENCES: Working Through Conflicts in Positive Ways—Ten Guidelines

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MFaR.LAMA.15.11.05 - Give ten guidelines for effective interpersonal communication.

KEYWORDS: fact

Which of the following is the most helpful “Istatement”?
1. “I felt really hurt when you said that.”
2. “I think you’re being extremely selfish!”
3. “I know exactly why you did that!”
4. “I hate when you do that! It makes me so mad!”

REFERENCES: Working Through Conflicts in Positive Ways—Ten Guidelines

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MFaR.LAMA.15.11.05 - Give ten guidelines for effective interpersonal communication.

KEYWORDS: fact

There is no such thing as conflict.
1. fair b. necessary

c. conflict-free d. unnecessary

REFERENCES: Toward Better Couple and Family Communication

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MFaR.LAMA.15.11.06 - Describe the myth of conflict-free conflict

KEYWORDS: fact

Emotional intelligence includes all EXCEPT which of the following?
1. awareness of what we’re feeling
2. the ability to analyze the situation intelligently
3. willingness to repair our hurt feelings
4. sensitivity to the needs and feelings of others

REFERENCES: Toward Better Couple and Family Communication

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MFaR.LAMA.15.11.07 - Explain the dyadic approach to studying family cohesiveness and communication.

KEYWORDS: concept

Marriage Encounter is one of many workshops designed for couples who
1. are on the verge of divorce. b. are separated.

c. want to improve their relationship. d. are newlyweds.

REFERENCES: Toward Better Couple and Family Communication

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MFaR.LAMA.15.11.07 - Explain the dyadic approach to studying family cohesiveness and communication.

KEYWORDS: fact

ENRICH and PREP are training programs for married couples that emphasize
1. divorce preparation. b. couple communication.

c. conflict. d. martyring.

REFERENCES: Toward Better Couple and Family Communication

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MFaR.LAMA.15.11.07 - Explain the dyadic approach to studying family cohesiveness and communication.

KEYWORDS: concept

Success in marriage has to do with a couple’s , perhaps more than any other social indicator

emphasized by social scientists in earlier studies of marital adjustment.

1. gentleness and humor in relating to each other
2. social similarity
3. financial stress
4. age at marriage

REFERENCES: Toward Better Couple and Family Communication

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MFaR.LAMA.15.11.07 - Explain the dyadic approach to studying family cohesiveness and communication.

KEYWORDS: concept

Keeping love involves —a task largely accomplished by little gestures of appreciation, such as a touch

or hug, and also simply by listening with genuine interest.

1. non-verbal communication
2. physical love
3. attending
4. letting our loved ones know how much we care and appreciate them

REFERENCES: Toward Better Couple and Family Communication

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MFaR.LAMA.15.11.07 - Explain the dyadic approach to studying family cohesiveness and communication.

KEYWORDS: application

Regardless of family structure, a family characterized by warmth, cohesion, and generally supportive communication is better for children.
1. True
2. False

REFERENCES: Characteristics of Cohesive Families

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MFaR.LAMA.15.11.01 - Define and list six characteristics of cohesive families.

KEYWORDS: concept

Experts advise a balanced level of cohesion for couples and families.
1. True
2. False

REFERENCES: Characteristics of Cohesive Families

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MFaR.LAMA.15.11.01 - Define and list six characteristics of cohesive families.

KEYWORDS: concept

All couple conflicts in the home are detrimental to children.
1. True
2. False

REFERENCES: Characteristics of Cohesive Families

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MFaR.LAMA.15.11.01 - Define and list six characteristics of cohesive families.

KEYWORDS: fact

Marital anger and conflict are necessary forces and a challenge to be met rather than avoided.
1. True
2. False

REFERENCES: Characteristics of Cohesive Families

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MFaR.LAMA.15.11.01 - Define and list six characteristics of cohesive families.

KEYWORDS: fact

Wallerstein concluded that the happily married couples in her investigations were frank in acknowledging their serious differences over the years.
1. True
2. False

REFERENCES: Stress, Coping, and Conflict in Relationships

KEYWORDS: fact

Many married couples may feel uncomfortable about expressing anger directly.
1. True
2. False

REFERENCES: Stress, Coping, and Conflict in Relationships

KEYWORDS: fact

Social psychologist John Gottman’s research has shown that conflict and anger themselves predict divorce.
1. True
2. False

REFERENCES: John Gottman’s Research on Couple Communication and Conflict Management

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MFaR.LAMA.15.11.03 - Describe the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse and explain why they should be avoided.

KEYWORDS: concept

Contempt, criticism, defensiveness, stonewalling, and belligerence characterize unhappy marriages and signal impending divorce.
1. True
2. False

REFERENCES: John Gottman’s Research on Couple Communication and Conflict Management

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MFaR.LAMA.15.11.03 - Describe the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse and explain why they should be avoided.

KEYWORDS: concept

John Gottman and his colleagues made suggestions for better couple communication, and their advice for wives and husbands is the same.
1. True
2. False

REFERENCES: John Gottman’s Research on Couple Communication and Conflict Management

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MFaR.LAMA.15.11.03 - Describe the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse and explain why they should be avoided.

KEYWORDS: concept

In their assessments of marital communication, Gottman and his colleagues argue that the husband’s escalation of

negativity is part of the problem.

1. True
2. False

REFERENCES: John Gottman’s Research on Couple Communication and Conflict Management

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MFaR.LAMA.15.11.03 - Describe the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse and explain why they should be avoided.

KEYWORDS: concept

In displacement, a person directs anger at people or things that the other cherishes.
1. True
2. False

REFERENCES: John Gottman’s Research on Couple Communication and Conflict Management

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MFaR.LAMA.15.11.03 - Describe the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse and explain why they should be avoided.

KEYWORDS: fact

Avoiding or evading a fight is an example of stonewalling.
1. True
2. False

REFERENCES: John Gottman’s Research on Couple Communication and Conflict Management

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MFaR.LAMA.15.11.03 - Describe the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse and explain why they should be avoided.

KEYWORDS: fact

Sabotage is a helpful way of pointing out an area of conflict to a partner.
1. True
2. False

REFERENCES: John Gottman’s Research on Couple Communication and Conflict Management

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MFaR.LAMA.15.11.03 - Describe the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse and explain why they should be avoided.

KEYWORDS: concept

A review of research on couple communication in the 1990s strongly suggests that men and women respond almost identically to negative affect in close relationships.
1. True
2. False

REFERENCES: Gender Differences and Communication

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MFaR.LAMA.15.11.04 - Discuss gender differences in couple and family communication.

KEYWORDS: concept

Partners can always compete fairly and without conflict when arguing.
1. True
2. False

REFERENCES: Working Through Conflicts in Positive Ways—Ten Guidelines

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MFaR.LAMA.15.11.05 - Give ten guidelines for effective interpersonal communication.

KEYWORDS: concept

The text concludes that when both partners develop constructive habits, all of their problems will be solved.
1. True
2. False

REFERENCES: Working Through Conflicts in Positive Ways—Ten Guidelines

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MFaR.LAMA.15.11.05 - Give ten guidelines for effective interpersonal communication.

KEYWORDS: concept

There is no such thing as a conflict-free conflict.
1. True
2. False

REFERENCES: Working Through Conflicts in Positive Ways—Ten Guidelines

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MFaR.LAMA.15.11.05 - Give ten guidelines for effective interpersonal communication.

KEYWORDS: concept

Conflict is a natural part of every relationship.
1. True
2. False

REFERENCES: Toward Better Couple and Family Communication

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MFaR.LAMA.15.11.06 - Describe the myth of conflict-free conflict

KEYWORDS: fact

refers to the emotional bonding of family members.

REFERENCES: Characteristics of Cohesive Families

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MFaR.LAMA.15.11.01 - Define and list six characteristics of cohesive families.

In , one partner attempts to spoil or undermine some activity the other has planned.

REFERENCES: Stress, Coping, and Conflict in Relationships

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MFaR.LAMA.15.11.06 - Describe the myth of conflict-free conflict

In , a person directs anger at people or things that the other cherishes.

REFERENCES: Stress, Coping, and Conflict in Relationships

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MFaR.LAMA.15.11.06 - Describe the myth of conflict-free conflict

Using , or messages involve simultaneous messages that contradict each other.

REFERENCES: Stress, Coping, and Conflict in Relationships

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MFaR.LAMA.15.11.06 - Describe the myth of conflict-free conflict

When a person expresses anger at someone but does so indirectly rather than directly, that behavior is

__________.

REFERENCES: Stress, Coping, and Conflict in Relationships

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MFaR.LAMA.15.11.06 - Describe the myth of conflict-free conflict

John Gottman’s research showed that conflict and anger themselves did not predict divorce but four processes that

he called the ____________________ did.

REFERENCES: John Gottman’s Research on Couple Communication and Conflict Management

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MFaR.LAMA.15.11.03 - Describe the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse and explain why they should be avoided.

is a behavior that is provocative and that challenges the spouse’s power and authority.

REFERENCES: John Gottman’s Research on Couple Communication and Conflict Management

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MFaR.LAMA.15.11.03 - Describe the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse and explain why they should be avoided.

refers to conversation aimed mainly at conveying information.

REFERENCES: Gender Differences and Communication

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MFaR.LAMA.15.11.04 - Discuss gender differences in couple and family communication.

refers to speaking to gain or reinforce intimacy.

REFERENCES: Gender Differences and Communication

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MFaR.LAMA.15.11.04 - Discuss gender differences in couple and family communication.

Avoiding or evading a fight is an example of .

REFERENCES: Working Through Conflicts in Positive Ways—Ten Guidelines

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MFaR.LAMA.15.11.05 - Give ten guidelines for effective interpersonal communication.

Therapists refer to a pattern of , which involves a repeated cycle of negative verbal expression by one spouse and withdrawal by the other.

REFERENCES: Working Through Conflicts in Positive Ways—Ten Guidelines

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MFaR.LAMA.15.11.05 - Give ten guidelines for effective interpersonal communication.

One example of is rolling one’s eyes at your spouse, indicating that they are inferior or

undesirable.

REFERENCES: Working Through Conflicts in Positive Ways—Ten Guidelines

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MFaR.LAMA.15.11.05 - Give ten guidelines for effective interpersonal communication.

Being aware of what we’re feeling and being sensitive to the feelings and needs of others is part of

____________.

REFERENCES: Toward Better Couple and Family Communication

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MFaR.LAMA.15.11.06 - Describe the myth of conflict-free conflict

Expectations for closeness are included in our .

REFERENCES: Toward Better Couple and Family Communication

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MFaR.LAMA.15.11.06 - Describe the myth of conflict-free conflict

involves making disapproving judgments or evaluations of one’s partner.

REFERENCES: Toward Better Couple and Family Communication

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MFaR.LAMA.15.11.06 - Describe the myth of conflict-free conflict

What is the link between unresolved parental conflict and children’s behavior problems?

REFERENCES: Characteristics of Cohesive Families

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MFaR.LAMA.15.11.01 - Define and list six characteristics of cohesive families.

List and briefly discuss Nick Stinnett’s six qualities or strengths of strong families.

REFERENCES: Characteristics of Cohesive Families

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MFaR.LAMA.15.11.01 - Define and list six characteristics of cohesive families.

List and define the relationship types classified by Huston and Melz and explain why some of these are “mixed blessing” relationships.

REFERENCES: Communication and Couple Satisfaction

You have been asked to evaluate the communication patterns of a couple experiencing marital difficulties. Discuss the aspects of their communication patterns that you would specifically look for in order to help them work through conflicts in positive ways.

REFERENCES: Communication and Couple Satisfaction

Define passive-aggressive behavior and give examples of the things people might do that would be characterized as passive-aggressive.

REFERENCES: Stress, Coping, and Conflict in Relationships

Describe and discuss Gottman’s Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. What are their implications for relationships?

REFERENCES: John Gottman’s Research on Couple Communication and Conflict Management

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MFaR.LAMA.15.11.03 - Describe the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse and explain why they should be avoided.

What is stonewalling? Give at least one example.

REFERENCES: Working Through Conflicts in Positive Ways—Ten Guidelines

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MFaR.LAMA.15.11.05 - Give ten guidelines for effective interpersonal communication.

List and explain five of the ten rules for a successful relationship.

REFERENCES: Working Through Conflicts in Positive Ways—Ten Guidelines

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MFaR.LAMA.15.11.05 - Give ten guidelines for effective interpersonal communication.

REFERENCES: Working Through Conflicts in Positive Ways—Ten Guidelines

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MFaR.LAMA.15.11.05 - Give ten guidelines for effective interpersonal communication.

What are “Istatements” and what role can they play in marital communication?

REFERENCES: Working Through Conflicts in Positive Ways—Ten Guidelines

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MFaR.LAMA.15.11.05 - Give ten guidelines for effective interpersonal communication.

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