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Chapter 7: Conflict Prevention

Section 1 Practice Test

1
What is a disagreement between two or more people called?
A)Conflict
B)Communication
C)Rapport
D)Emotion
2
Which of the following is a common cause of conflict?
A)Situational conflict
B)Personality differences
C)Power struggles
D)All of the above
3
What is a word that describes the ability to influence another person?
A)Control
B)Power
C)Confidence
D)Authority
4
What word describes the action of directing another person's behavior?
A)Authority
B)Influence
C)Control
D)Exploitation
5
Success in settling differences often comes with using a basic method, or ______, for dealing with conflict
A)Function
B)Tactic
C)Approach
D)Argument
6
People often guess they know what others are thinking, or
A)Assume
B)Assure
C)Control
D)Presume
7
Which of the following is a way to resolve conflicts?
A)Define the problem
B)Set limits
C)Negotiate
D)All of the above
8
What is when you deal or bargain with another person?
A)Define the problem
B)Set limits
C)Negotiate
D)Assert yourself
9
Negotiation works best when people are willing to
A)Set limits
B)Compromise
C)Give in
D)Argue
10
What is it called when a person gives in on some points and has their way on others?
A)Surrender
B)Agreement
C)Tactic
D)Compromise
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