Destructive Family Conflict: Covert Forms Quiz

What stage of ongoing family conflict involves frustration due to being blocked from satisfying a need or concern?

Which stage of conflict involves conflict occurring through verbal and nonverbal messages in families?

What term is used to describe couples who match positive remarks with positive remarks and balance negative sentiments with positive remarks during conflicts?

In what stage of ongoing family conflict do problematic couples usually escalate their conflicts by cross-complaining and blaming?

Which type of families tend to have different rules and styles of fighting during conflicts?

What is a common characteristic of destructive family conflicts involving covert forms?

Which term refers to the pre-conflict conditions that can lead to tension arousal in families under stress?

What type of couples tend to escalate conflicts by continued cross-complaining and blaming?

In what stage does conflict escalate from initial statements to overt fighting and bargaining?

What type of families have unhealthy dependency, competition over resources, and problematic decision making as prior conditions for conflict?