Your friend Markie tells you that she often gives into her partner’s desires to reduce strain on the relationship. Identify Markie’s conflict style and explain some potential downsides of using it.
What will be an ideal response?
Markie is using the accommodating conflict style, in which the needs of the self are subordinated to the harmony of the relationship. Although this can contribute to greater relational happiness in the short term, there can be long-term negative effects. Markie may begin to feel like she is sacrificing more of her happiness in favor of her partner’s. This could lead to greater conflict down the road.
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A. selective perception B. selective retention C. selective exposure D. selective counterveillance
Which statement is an example of static evaluation?
a. “I don’t care how old you are. I’m your father, and you listen to me.” b. “Changing the team mascot is a sacrilege to the history of the team.” c. “Ugh, I ate way too much Halloween candy. I feel so fat today.” d. “I can’t stand that guy. He’s selfish and never thinks of anyone else.”
It is important for a speaker to ________ a speech, using the presentation outline to help develop a
smooth delivery and the preparation outline to check that all important ideas have been included. Fill in the blanks with correct word
The preview works like a __________ for listeners
Fill in the blanks with correct word