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When partners are perceived as not meeting their responsibilities or deviate from relationship norms and expectations.... a. conflict can arise b. trust is broken c. relationships are no longer considered 'normal' d. both a and b |
a. conflict can arise |
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Conflict can have negative outcomes, such as a. declines in relationship satisfaction b. increased risk of breakup c. greater depression d. poorer health e. all of the above |
e. all of the above |
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True or false Communication in a relationship is important |
True We can communicate * their responsibilities * each others' needs * expectations about the relationshipo |
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True or false communication problems are one of the major issues relationship therapists see couples for |
True |
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What are the two major (competing) theories on communication? a. the talking stick model b. the honest communication model c. the good management model d. both a and b e. both b and c f. both a and c |
e. both b and c |
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Describe the honest communication model |
all negative feelings and thoughts should beexpressed to deal with conflict directly and not leave it unresolved – cansimmer and erode relationship otherwise |
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Describe the good management model |
regular, open communication of emotions can becaustic Good communication is about accommodation, restraint and compromise i.e.some issues can't be resolved and rehashing problems not he answer. Sometimesbest to keep things on back-burner. |
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Critical and demanding communication behaviour is associated with a. positive affect b. negative affect c. relationship dysfunction d. relationship satisfaction |
c. relationship dysfunction |
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Expressing positive affect to soften conflict situations a. enhances relationship quality b. promotes negative affect c. is associated with relationship dysfunction d. none of the above |
a. enhances relationship quality |
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Describe Negative reciprocity |
The negative behaviour of one partner is met with intensified behaviour of the other partner
* dissatisfied partners interpret comments as intentionally hurtful * wounded feelings leak out through non-verbal behaviour |
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Describe Demand-withdrawal |
One person is critical and demanding of the other - other person then withdraws as a result
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True or false negative attitudes about partner are essential for negative reciprocity |
True |
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Demand-Withdrawal is related to a. relationship dissatisfaction |
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Women tend to demand more, and men withdraw more. When men are more demanding, women report higher relationship satisfaction |
true |
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True or false Cognitions and communication are intricately connected |
True |
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If negative perception of partner, then partner behaves in positive ways, negative perceptions can be detrimental - may not recognise the positive behaviour or - dismiss as anomaly |
true |
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Rusbult model of relationship functioning and communication Four types of responses |
Active | exit | voice | Destructive ------------Constructive | neglect | loyalty | Passive |
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Accomodation = voice and loyalty |
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Murray's Risk Regulation model Self protection - reducing closeness, reduce value of relationship (exit and neglect) Relationship well being - satisfaction, trust, commitment of both partners Relationship promotion - defend relationship, increase closeness, affirm value of relationship Rejection expectancies - expect rejective vs trust in partner's continued regard |
*Balancing risk |
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True or false Negative communication has produced paradoxical findings |
True |
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In a few studies, negative communication (esp. exit strategies)seem to increase relationship satisfaction across time. why? |
Means of actively addressing and attempting to solve a problem Also, active strategy communicates issues in a far more direct way |
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Positive communication behaviour such as __________________ can actually be unhelpful? a. passive communication b. being loyal and waiting for things to improve c. use humour to soften conflict d. all of the above |
d. all of the above |
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True or false? Honest communication, even if delivered negatively, is what's best. |
FALSE! Best to take an active approach, communicate care and regard, bring in problem-focused solutions |
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Context affects communication - which model explains relationship interactions and outcomes?
a. Vulnerability Stress Adaptation (VSA) Model b. the interaction model c. the context model d. none of the above |
a. Vulnerability Stress Adaptation (VSA) Model |
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In a stressful context, it's harder for people to negotiate constructively because |
Their capacities are already taxed |
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When external demands/pressures are high, it may be more beneficial to |
engage in direct and honest communication |
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When pressure/demands are low, and problems less serious, it may be appropriate to |
engage in less direct, positive, soft communication, be adaptable |
