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Test 1: COM 312 ( 2026/2027 Update) Questions and Answers
Test 1: COM 312 ( 2026/2027 Update)
Questions and Answers
Correct
Q: The two primary drivers of most disputes are identity and relational issues.
Answer:
true
Q: Which of the following is NOT an essential feature of Hocker and Wilmot's definition of
interpersonal conflict?
a. An expressed struggle
b. Independence
c. Perceived incompatible goals
d. Perceived scarce resources
e. Interference
Answer:
b. Independence
Q: Terry and Pat have been in a committed romantic relationship for five years. Increased
conflict has characterized their relationship recently. Both have become less invested in the
relationship and have sought out others to fulfill some of their needs for affection, inclusion, and
control. They don't rely on each other much or expect much from each other. The couple's
choices reflect which of the five features that contribute to destructive conflict?
a. Escalatory spirals
b. Avoidance spirals
c. Retaliation
d. Inflexibility and rigidity
e. A competitive system of domination and submission
Answer:
b. Avoidance spirals
Q: Which of the following is one of the basic dynamics of all avoidance spirals?
a. Refraining from complaining to third persons about the other party
b. Increasing one's dependence on another person
c. Interacting more directly with another person
d. Harboring of resentment or disappointment
e. Avoiding the other party passively
Answer:
d. Harboring of resentment or disappointment
Q: Defensive climates, rather than supportive climates, are created when people use:
a. strategy rather than spontaneity.
b. empathy rather than neutrality.
c. description rather than evaluation.
d. provisionalism rather than certainty.
e. equality rather than superiority.
Answer:
a. strategy rather than spontaneity.
Q: According to your text, _____ criticize more than _____.
a. adults; children
b. men; women
c. women; men
d. students; teachers
e. friends; romantic partners
Answer:
c. women; men
Q: Most expressed struggles are activated by:
a. internal stress.
b. ambivalence.
c. conflicting internal dialogues.
d. a triggering event.
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