Select one of the five conflict styles, and discuss how getting "stuck" in it can have negative consequences.

What will be an ideal response?


Answers will vary.

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When her boss at work turned a conversation into a sexual power play, Debbie didn't know how to respond. Her boss had made a few jokes, but had never been this blatant before

She knew it was sexual harassment, but she wondered if she had somehow communicated that this kind of talk was acceptable to her. What does research reveal about Debbie's reaction? A. Research has determined that, in many cases, the victim has actually been at fault for letting the uncomfortable behavior continue. B. Research reveals that a common, understandable first response is for a victim to blame her/himself for the harassing incident. C. Research has determined that a "blame yourself" response is healthy, but it won't do anything to stop a harasser's behavior. D. Research reveals that a victim who blames him/herself for the sexual harassment is likely to be a victim of harassment again.

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Fernando combines the statement of his idea, his audience, and his objective into what's known as a speech summary

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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The McAllister family has a rule that there will be no television viewing after eight o'clock on school nights. Which of Lull's rules governing television viewing is represented by this rule?

A. authoritative rules B. tactical rules C. habitual rules D. parametric rules

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Self-centered functions refers to

A. worked out in concert with other members. B. action of a small group member, motivated by personal needs, that serves the individual at the expense of the group. C. the effect or function a member's behavior has on the group as a whole. D. all of these. E. none of these.

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