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An example of a "neutral" conflict metaphor is a "balancing act."

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Which of the following statements BEST describe an aggressive family?

A) Snide comments are fine
B) If someone has a concern, don't respond to it.
C) Strong feelings are seen as normal and are allowed.
D) Have an audience present when you engage someone.
E) Deal with people directly.

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Which of the following terms reflects the notion that individuals learn male and female communication behaviors through observation of and communication with same-sex groups?

Which of the communication cultures below is generally characterized by norms that favor competition,low or non-expressiveness,and communication used for concrete purposes?

All of the following beliefs are commonly-held viewpoints about conflict EXCEPT:

Since gender studies have found that women tend to compromise more than men in conflict situations,the book suggests that women try to utilize which communication behavior most often?

Which of the following metaphors would your authors consider "transformative?"

Discuss the advantages of using metaphors for diagnosing conflicts,specifying (1)how they give you a view of conflict dynamics and (2)how they can be used to generate unique strategies you might make in a conflict.

According to Hocker and Wilmot,which type of family is characterized by walking away from conflicts,never raising your voices,not telling anyone if there is a struggle,and keeping strong feelings to yourself?

Generate a list of at least six different conflict metaphors.Of your list,which metaphors limit the possibility for productive conflict management and which expand that conflict potential? What accounts for the difference?

Many times,women remain in more of a "listening" role during conflict than men.

Research on conflict and gender reveals that men criticize more than women.

List and describe the three types of families Hocker and Wilmot discuss in the chapter.Which type most accurately describes your background? Explain why you think this.Finally,discuss how this type of family has influenced how you manage conflict now.

A potential "benefit" to addressing conflict is the ability for persons in a relationship to better understand each other.

Why is it potentially problematic to encourage all individuals to strive for clear,direct,assertive communication? Discuss the role of power in your answer.

According to the text,all of the following are neutral metaphors about conflict except:

According to the text,the most useful metaphors for helping us manage conflicts are those of a "trial."

Which of the following is generally true about research regarding gender differences in conflict?

What role do attributions play in the lens model of conflict? How do our attributions for ourselves and others differ? In your answer,be sure to define attributions and provide at least two specific examples.

In "individualistic" cultures,people are more likely to resolve conflict through competition and collaboration.