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Question 1:

Family communication does NOT include communication between ________.
a) spouses or partners
b) friends
c) parents and children
d) siblings

Question 2:

________ is NOT one of the roles that arises during family conflicts.
a) The blamer
b) The computer
c) The placater
d) The overachiever

Question 3:

Effective communication in families involves the following guidelines: ________.
a) Strive for closeness while respecting boundaries
b) Strive for a moderate level of adaptability
c) Encourage confirming messages
d) All of the above

Question 4:

Dealing constructively with family conflict does NOT include ________.
a) not sweating the small stuff
b) focusing on manageable issues
c) seeking lose–lose solutions
d) expressing appreciation as well as complaints

Question 5:

Families as communication systems have the following characteristics: ________.
a) Family members are interdependent
b) A family is more than the sum of its parts
c) Families have systems within the larger system
d) All of the above

Question 6:

The concept of “family” has changed throughout history and continues to change.
a) True
b) False

Question 7:

Spouses who accept their partners’ attempts to repair transgressions in the relationship are less likely to experience better-quality and longer-lasting marriages.
a) True
b) False

Question 8:

Stereotypical masculine communication is characterized as emotionally expressive.
a) True
b) False

Question 9:

Stereotypical feminine communication is characterized as instrumental or task-focused.
a) True
b) False

Question 10:

Androgynous communication is high in both emotional expression and instrumental or task-related messages.
a) True
b) False

Higher Education

Interplay: Chapter 11