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COM 312

 MODULE 1 : Reading Quiz One

Score for this quiz: 10 out of 10 

Question 1
1 / 1 pts
The primary features of an interdependent relationship are

• important and continuous.
• cooperative and sustainable.
• important and competitive.
• inevitable and urgent.

 
Question 2
1 / 1 pts
Communication and conflict are not things we do to each other, but things we do with each other. This is part of the

• linear model of communication.
• transactional model of communication.
• meta-conflict perspective.
• transformative model of communication.

 
Question 3
1 / 1 pts
Growing up, Juan's family always talked at the dinner table about concerns and told each other directly how they felt. If he was upset with someone in his family, he wasn't allowed to sulk but had to work the conflict out. Juan and his family can best be described as

• aggressive.
• combative.
• avoidant.
• collaborative.

 
Question 4
1 / 1 pts
Reframing what other people say during conflict can help change the tone and move it toward a productive resolution. All of the following are good reframing practices EXCEPT

• define the names others call you during conflict.
• say “we” instead of “you and me.”
• ask open-ended questions.
• redirect attacks against you as attacks against the problem.

 
Question 5
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Michelle left dirty dishes in the sink for a couple of days. When her roommate Tania saw this, she left a note on Michelle's door demanding that Michelle clean up after herself. After reading the note, Michelle angrily put her garbage cans in front of Tania's door. Tania then went into Michelle's room and poured the garbage on her bed. This is an example of

• parallel spiraling.
• differentiation.
• gunny-sacking.
• schismogenesis.

 
Question 6
1 / 1 pts
Compromising early in a conflict is typically a good idea.

• True
• False

  
Question 7
1 / 1 pts
Chris and Pat finally agreed on a house to purchase. Now, however, they disagree on whether to take out a 15-year or a 30-year mortgage. This is an example of

• a sense of urgency.
• incompatible goals.
• incompatible means.
• an adverse effect on the relationship.

 
Question 8
1 / 1 pts
An interpersonal conflict can be expressed by avoidance behaviors.

• True
• False

Question 9
1 / 1 pts

_____ is the communication behavior people use based on how they analyze a conflict situation.

• Conflict resolution
• Meta-conflict perspective
• Transactive activity
• Conflict management
    

Question 10
1 / 1 pts
According to our textbook, certain aspects of relationships have the potential to create conflict when people perceive that they are lacking. They include all of the following EXCEPT

• status.
• information.
• money.
• dedication.