CM/310 CM310 CM 310 UNIT 2 QUIZ

 1.

Question :

Which of the following statements BEST describe an aggressive family?

Student Answer:

 Snide comments are an acceptable form of communication

 If someone has a concern, don’t respond to it.

 Strong feelings are seen as normal and are allowed.

 Have an audience present when you engage someone.

Question 2.

Question :

The following statement by Justin about a conflict with his sister Shannon is an example of which of the conflict metaphors below?  “The next time she says something about my lifestyle I’m likely to blow longer and louder than a Mt. St. Helen’s eruption.”

Student Answer:

 conflict is a trial

 conflict is an act of nature

 conflict is a balancing act

 conflict is warlike and violent

 conflict is like a dance (b. The scenario demonstrates the conflict metaphor “conflict is an act of nature.”)

Question 3.

Question :

According to Hocker and Wilmot, which type of family is characterized by walking away from conflicts, never raising your voices, not telling anyone if there is a struggle, and keeping strong feelings to yourself?

Student Answer:

 collaborative family

 permissive family

 aggressive family

 avoidant family

 passive family (d. An avoidant family is characterized by walking away from conflicts, never raising voices, not telling anyone if there is a struggle, and keeping strong feeling to yourself.)

Question 4.

Question :

Which of the communication cultures below is generally characterized by norms that favor competition, low- or non-expressiveness, and communication used for concrete purposes?

Student Answer:

 feminine communication culture

 Asian communication culture

 masculine communication culture

 Native American culture

 both a and c

Question 5.

Question :

Which of the following metaphors would your authors consider “transformative?”

Student Answer:

 Conflict is a balancing act

 Conflict is a trial

 Conflict is war

 Conflict is a dance

 Conflict is a struggle (d. “Conflict is a dance” is considered a transformative metaphor.)