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1
Which of the following is NOT a means of constructing a sense of identity?
Personal experience and reflection
Relationships and input from others
Gender and beliefs about gender
All of the answers are elements of identity.
CONCEPT
Identity and Conflict
2
One reason why ADR has become a very popular alternative to the courts is because it is less
__________ than the court system.
fair
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structured
costly
CONCEPT
History of ADR and Conflict Resolution
3
Which of the following terms is used in game theory to describe a “game” in which parties look for
ways to jointly win?
Resource game
Collaborative game
Competitive game
Infinite game
CONCEPT
Game Theory
4
In the __________ stage of conflict, parties are beginning to see each other in a negative light even
though they are still communicating.
discomfort
crisis
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2 of 12 7/25/2020, 10:34 PMmisunderstanding
pre-conflict
CONCEPT
Misunderstanding
5
Joey and his sister, Anna, have been arguing over who will inherit the family cabin. While Joey has always
been very close with his niece and nephew, he notices a growing tension in the relationship since the children
are taking their mother's side. Joey decides it would be best to let Anna have the cabin.
Which of the following did Joey likely consider to be a disadvantage of continuing the conflict?
Jeopardizing his relationship with Anna
Losing money in a legal battle
Jeopardizing his relationship with his niece and nephew
Losing the cabin
CONCEPT
Advantages and Disadvantages of Conflict
6
Which of the following terms refers to a conflict resolution method in which the parties meet separately
with the intervener to address both tangible and intangible issues in the conflict?
Collaborative law
Arbitration
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3 of 12 7/25/2020, 10:34 PMShuttle diplomacy
Conciliation
CONCEPT
Conciliation
Shuttle Diplomacy
7
The main goal of restorative justice is for the offender to __________.
serve time in prison for the offense
explain why he/she committed the offense
take accountability for the offense
go on trial for the offense
CONCEPT
Restorative Justice
8
Which of the following forms of conflict resolution is usually conducted via separate meetings with
each party?
Conciliation
Mediation
Arbitration
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4 of 12 7/25/2020, 10:34 PMCollaborative law
CONCEPT
Resolution Processes Overview
9
Who is NOT a participant in a collaborative law process?
Regulatory officials
Lawyers
Family professional or mediator
The separating couple
CONCEPT
Collaborative Law
10
Which term is used for the stage of conflict in which parties remain unaware of the connection between
their relationship and their unmet needs?
Discomfort
Tension
Misunderstanding
Pre-conflict
CONCEPT
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11
Which of the following would be a superordinate goal as defined by Realistic Conflict Theory?
A conflict resolution process
A goal which one party will not negotiate
A goal which has been achieved through negotiation
A goal which one party sees as extremely important
CONCEPT
Realistic Conflict Theory
12
Which of the following determines a person's conflict style?
Their levels of commitment to meeting their own and others' needs
Their personal identity
The type of conflict they are engaged in
The way they behave in a conflict
CONCEPT
Overview of the Five Conflict Styles
13
Which of the following statements is most characteristic of the accommodating conflict style?
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6 of 12 7/25/2020, 10:34 PM“I’m sure we can figure this out.”
“This is what you need to do for me.”
“Let’s do it your way.”
“This is too hard. I give up.”
CONCEPT
Accommodating
14
Shante and her husband Mark are having an argument over whether to purchase a new car or take a vacation.
Mark is strongly pushing for a cruise vacation because he has had no more than two days off work at a time
for over a year. Shante is strongly pushing for a new car because she currently rides the bus to work, which
takes her three times longer than driving to work would.
After some discussion, Mark decides to use an avoiding conflict style in this situation.
Which of the sentences below would most fit with an avoiding conflict style?
“Shante, I'm tired of arguing. Let's just deal with this later.”
“I make more than money you do, so this should be my call.”
“You know what? I can hack it a bit longer at work. You work as hard as I do PLUS you have the bus
ride. Let's get the car and give you a break.”
“What if we borrowed some money so I could get a car and we could go on the cruise?”
CONCEPT
Avoiding
15
Match each mediation style to its corresponding characteristic.
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7 of 12 7/25/2020, 10:34 PMEvaluative mediation
Mediation-arbitration
A.
In this style of mediation, the mediator helps parties change their relationships.
B.
In this style of mediation, the mediator makes a decision for the parties if necessary.
C.
In this style of mediation, the mediator may make suggestions or give opinions to the parties.
CONCEPT
Different Styles of Mediation
16
Select the term for a conflict resulting from the parties' different interpretations of information.
Data-based conflict
Values-based conflict
Interest-based conflict
Structural conflict
CONCEPT
Types of Conflict
17
Select the true statement about the discomfort stage.
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8 of 12 7/25/2020, 10:34 PMIt is the final stage of conflict.
It is the easiest stage in which to resolve a conflict.
It is the most difficult stage in which to resolve a conflict.
It is the most intense stage of conflict.
CONCEPT
Discomfort
18
Which of the following statements is most characteristic of the competing conflict style?
"We need to do this my way or not at all."
"If you can give up some of your needs, I can do the same."
"Let's just forget about this issue for now."
"I think we can find an answer that will satisfy us both."
CONCEPT
Competing
19
Which of the following statements is most characteristic of the compromising conflict style?
"I'm willing to give up some of what I want if you'll do the same."
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9 of 12 7/25/2020, 10:34 PM"Let's find a solution that will get all of our needs met."
"I guess you can just have your way at this point."
"I need you to agree with what I'm suggesting."
CONCEPT
Compromising
20
Which of the following statements is most characteristic of the collaborating conflict style?
"I'm willing to let you have your way this time."
"Let's just drop this argument and move on."
"Let's figure out a way to make us both happy."
"I'm willing to give in a little if you can, too."
CONCEPT
Collaborating
21
A property line conflict between neighbors Prakhash and Elliott escalated as the years went on. Calls to the
police became more frequent, until Officer Graves referred them to a community mediation center. In the two
weeks since the mediation, the number of calls to police has dropped. Officer Graves contacted Martin, the
mediator, and asked if she should consider the conflict resolved.
Martin replied that he couldn’t give confidential details, but that the parties had agreed to meet again for
another mediation session and not to talk to each other until that time. The next day, Graves called the
mediation center to tell Martin that Prakhash and Elliott had had a physical altercation, and both were
charged with assault.
Which of the following best describes the status of this conflict now?
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10 of 12 7/25/2020, 10:34 PMThe conflict re-escalated.
The conflict de-escalated.
The conflict was resolved.
The conflict spiraled.
CONCEPT
Resolution and Post-Conflict
22
Aaron and Doyle are roommates. Lately, Doyle had sensed that Aaron was upset about something, but Doyle
wasn't sure what. Then, one afternoon, Aaron angrily confronted Doyle about the rent always being late.
Once Aaron confronted Doyle, the two of them reached which stage of conflict?
Pre-conflict
Discomfort
Incident
Crisis
CONCEPT
Incident
23
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the tension stage of conflict?
Parties begin blaming each other.
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11 of 12 7/25/2020, 10:34 PMParties find communication difficult or impossible.
The parties attribute negative motives to each other.
Parties minimize negative interactions with the other party.
CONCEPT
Tension
24
Lois and Vic were antagonistic co-workers who avoided each other and only spoke when work required it.
Each suspected the other of undermining the other's project. One day, Lois went to their boss and demanded
that Vic be fired.
Lois and Vic’s conflict may be at which of the following stages?
Crisis
Incident
Misunderstanding
Discomfort
CONCEPT
Crisis
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