In Gottman's typology of couple conflict styles, the style that involves patience and letting an issue fade is
(a) avoiders
(b) hostiles
(c) volatiles
(d) validators
Answer: a
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a. this image is accurate. b. this image is inaccurate because the fifties are out of sync with the general trends over the century. c. this image is less accurate for white families as it is for African American families. d. this image is accurate for parent-child relationships but not for gender relationships.
While China and India have cut their poverty rate virtually in half, areas in sub-Saharan Africa most in need of reducing poverty rates have not made any real progress toward reducing poverty or improving quality of life in recent years
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
What principal purpose does group style serve?
a. It establishes acceptable forms of dress for group members. b. It distinguishes a group from other groups through a set of norms and practices. c. It is a measure of the formality of a group, whether high or low. d. It allows groups to screen outsiders from group activities.
According to Angela Garcia, how does mediation allow participants to resolve arguments while still retaining face?
a. Accusations and denials are isolated to minimize escalation. b. Denials to accusations are direct. c. There are immediate responses to every accusation. d. Accusation and denials are mitigated in being made explicit.