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Using systems theory as an organizing framework to assess conflict entails all of the following, except for: Using systems theory as an organizing framework to assess conflict entails all of the following, except for: |
| | A) | identifying individual contributions to the overall system |
| | B) | identifying the underlying causes of the conflict |
| | C) | identifying recurring patterns inside the system that are associated with the conflict |
| | D) | assessing the overall system’s workings |
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A key concept of systems thinking which examines how parts of a system work together is labeled _____________. |
| | A) | organization |
| | B) | wholeness |
| | C) | patterning |
| | D) | equifinality |
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The following statements help explain the holistic (systemic) nature of conflict, except for: |
| | A) | Each member gets programmed into a specific role in the system. |
| | B) | Systems develop conflict rules that are followed even if they work poorly. |
| | C) | The conflict serves the system in some way. |
| | D) | Conflict results in the labeling of system members as heroes, villains, good or bad people, healthy or unhealthy. |
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The system pattern identified by Cuber & Haroff (1955) and described as when the relationship becomes a hollow shell of what was formerly living and vibrant is ___________. |
| | A) | a conflict-habituated relationship |
| | B) | a devitalized marriage |
| | C) | a passive-congenial relationship |
| | D) | a volatile marriage |
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Rands, Levinger & Mellinger (1981) described ____________ type couples as those lacking vitality, intimacy, and escalation. |
| | A) | nonintimate-aggressive |
| | B) | nonintimate-nonaggressive |
| | C) | intimate-aggressive |
| | D) | intimate-nonaggressive |
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Guerin, et al. (1987) described Stage ___ of conflict in marriage or other systems as occurring when members experience significant conflict and increased criticism, but little power polarization. |
| | A) | I |
| | B) | II |
| | C) | III |
| | D) | IV |
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The following are principles of coalitions discussed in Chapter 6, except for: |
| | A) | Coalitions become the problem. |
| | B) | Coalitions predict future conflict. |
| | C) | Coalitions begin without any particular underlying reasons. |
| | D) | Coalitions and counter-coalitions become self-justifying. |
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In analyzing triangles which are contributing to a conflict, ___________ is the label used for persons who are in few or no triangles. |
| | A) | alliance |
| | B) | coalition |
| | C) | isolates |
| | D) | outsiders |
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The following are reasons people form coalitions, except for: |
| | A) | to gain power |
| | B) | to have a sense of belonging |
| | C) | to protect private information |
| | D) | to have available others who give support and understanding |
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A system member who is central to the passing and receiving of information, while also complaining about the overwork needed to keep everyone happy is labeled _____________. |
| | A) | a heavy communicator |
| | B) | an isolate |
| | C) | a coalition member |
| | D) | passive aggressive |
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