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Which of the statements below is true? I: Accommodations are more likely to be constructive when couples have a passionate relationship. II: When partners are unhappy, they are more likely to attribute their partner’s positive behaviors to situational or other external sources, while negative behaviors are attributed to intentions or personality.

I true; II false

I false; II true

I and II false

I and II true

Linda and Bob are a couple who argue a lot, even about unimportant matters. Both are very busy and have little time to spend together. On the basis of studies, you might advise Linda and Bob that they:

Should not discuss their feelings to avoid outbursts

Should stonewall each other

Should show contempt toward each other

Discuss their feelings and avoid generalization about the other person

Melanie divorces her husband. She will best cope with the situation if she:

Attributes the failure of the marriage to her husband

Feels she has control over the divorce

Immediately begins a new relationship

Was happier during the relationship than her husband

From an _______ perspective the gender difference in importance to physical attractiveness is explained by differences in parental investments for men and women.

evolutionary

Similarity leads to attraction because: we interact with similar others, we assume that similar others like us, and because similar others _________ our beliefs and attitudes.

validate

Similarity, ________, and interaction all influence one another.

liking

In ________ relationships people offer benefits in order to receive benefits in return.

exchange

If processes of exchanging rewards and self-______ continue smoothly, the relationship becomes more intimate.

disclosure

_________ interdependence means that partners think of themselves as linked parts of a whole, and is strongly tied to feelings of intimacy and relationship stability.

cognitive

_______ is defined as a positive emotional bond that includes understanding and support.

intimacy

The intention and desire to maintain a relationship for the long term, as well as a strong emotional bond to the partner, are reflected by the term _________.

commitment

Individuals with a _______ attachment style are high in emotional expressiveness and show the most reliance on other people.

preoccupied

People who have positive views of the self, but negative views of others, are people with a _______ attachment style.

dismissing

People who believe in __________ believe that occasional conflicts can be overcome with any partner.

growth

_______ support increases physical health and psychological well-being because it offers opportunities for self-disclosure, companionship, and enjoyable interactions.

social

______ love involves sexual feelings, intense longing for the partner, and euphoric feelings of fulfillment and ecstasy.

passionate

__________ is a unique and appropriate expression of love in close relationships because two fundamental processes in forming and maintaining a relationship are combined: mutual pleasure and enjoyment, and intimate self-disclosure.

sex

Conflicts are inevitable when being ________ in a relationship.

interdependent

Envy arising from performance comparison can spark conflicts, especially when comparing performances in areas that are of high self-_________.

relevance

_________ helps people to deal with conflict; having favorable beliefs about the partner is related to having less overt conflict and fewer destructive ways to handle conflicts.

idealization

The processes of responding to a negative action by the partner are termed patterns of _________.

accommodation

Putting a problem in perspective and accepting some blame for the conflict is termed emotional "_________".

reconciliation

There are two constructive approaches to reducing conflicts: avoid ______ about the partner and try to communicate about your feelings.

generalizing

Instrumental aggression often involves:

Control over others

Immediate emotional reaction

Spontaneous anger due to insult

Threats to self-esteem

Which statement is true?

An audience makes aggressive responses to self-esteem threats less likely

Being alone makes aggressive responses to self-esteem threats less likely

Being alone makes aggressive responses to self-esteem threats more likely

An audience makes aggressive responses to self-esteem threats more likely

Which statement is right? I. Norms that limit aggression apply especially strongly to aggression against similar others or in-group members. II. Group norms often promote aggressive behavior rather than restrain it.

I right, II wrong

I wrong, II right

I and II right

I and II wrong

The idea of catharsis is:

A frustration eventually triggers aggression

Expressing an emotion can keep it from building up

Expressing an emotion causes it to build up even more

None of these

Which statement is NOT true?

Threat, trauma, and intense emotions can increase the capacity to process information carefully

Norms are usually most effective in limiting aggression against in-group members

Aggressive models serve as a cue that makes aggressive thoughts and feelings more accessible

Interpersonal aggression is motivated by desires for mastery, connectedness, and esteem

The realistic conflict theory states that:

Intergroup hostility, conflict, and aggression arise from competition among groups for mastery of scarce but valued material resources

Any frustration, defined as the blocking of an important goal, inevitably triggers aggression

Groups in conflict are more attuned to social rewards than to material ones

All of the answers are correct

The relative deprivation theory states that:

Conflict is more likely when people feel they are deprived of material resources

Conflict is more likely when people feel they are deprived of social resources

Objective reality, not social comparison, determines how satisfied or dissatisfied people are with what they have

Social comparison, not objective reality, determines how satisfied or dissatisfied people are with what they have

Which of the answers is NOT a reason for the special competitiveness of groups?

Groups often value respect over material resources

Groups expect other groups to be more competitive, so they react in kind

In-groups members’ views become more polarized and members become more committed to their views

All if these are reasons for the special competitiveness of groups

Which statement is true? I. Once people have coercive means at their disposal, they shift from socially competitive to reward-seeking behavior. II. Intergroup conflict can stem from greed, and a group without power may appear as easy prey for strong aggressors who have little fear of retaliation.

I true; II false

I and II both true

I and II both false

I false; II true

Which answer is WRONG? In coalition forming:

Multiple parties tend to polarize into two groups

Two or more parties pool their resources to obtain a mutual goal

The possibility of armed hostility deceases

Competition intensifies because it is seen as a threatening action

In conflict, attributions for in-group and out-group actions are biased in two ways:

1. In-group motives are negative; out-group motives are positive, and 2. Situations dictate out-group actions; character flaws prompt in-group actions

1. In-group motives are positive; out-group motives are negative, and 2. Situations dictate out-group actions; character flaws prompt in-group actions

1. In-group motives are positive; out-group motives are negative, and 2. Situations dictate in-group actions; character flaws prompt out-group actions

1. In-group motives are negative; out-group motives are positive, and 2. Situations dictate in-group actions; character flaws prompt out-group actions

A factor that pushes groups to seek final solutions is:

The group thinks the in-group is morally superior

Moral exclusion blocks moral outrage

The group thinks that the out-group is evil

The in-group shows aggressive posturing

A way to resolve conflicts is:

Altering perceptions and situational cues

Cooperation

Creating superordinate goals

All of these

A solution in which all parties have to compromise is a:

Win-win solution

Distributive solution

Imposed solution

Integrative solution

Which answer is WRONG? In negotiation:

Trust can be built

Issues should be broad, so the general goal remains in view

The decline of trust that is seen in conflicts can be reversed

Issues should be specific, so overall conflicting goals are not constantly repeated

What is not an advantage of third-party interventions?

People are less aggressive when there is a neutral person present

An outsider brings fresh ideas, and can offer more creative integrative solutions

The third party can arrange details, like data for meetings, so those don’t become sources of conflict too

Both parties can accept concessions more easily without "losing face"

Under what conditions does cooperation work to cure conflict? Cooperation should:

Produce successful results

Be for a valued common goal

Provide repeated opportunities to disconfirm out-group stereotypes

All of these

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