Module 8 Quiz Communication
Effective communication is critical to successful relationships. - correct answer ✔✔true
What do couples communicate when they are communicating? - correct answer ✔✔all of these
What do most couples argue about? - correct answer ✔✔both of these
What is one characteristic of a health marriage? - correct answer ✔✔deep respect of one another
There are four negative patterns of interaction that have been demonstrated as major destroyers of
marital relationships. Which pattern is characterized by sarcasm, hostile humor, and mockery, it sends
the partner a message of scorn—that they are inferior and worthless. - correct answer ✔✔contempt
______________ is the use of hurtful or judgmental comments aimed at your partner's character or
personality. The blame is placed on the person and not the problematic behavior. - correct answer
✔✔criticism
This occurs when partners "put a wall" around themselves, either physically or psychologically. It is often
used to decrease conflict, and when delivered in moderation, can be healthy - correct answer
✔✔stonewalling
Discussing your feelings about the behavior is okay as long as there are no personal attacks. - correct
answer ✔✔true
Effective communication is critical to successful relationships. - correct answer ✔✔true
What do couples communicate when they are communicating? - correct answer ✔✔all of these
What do most couples argue about? - correct answer ✔✔both of these
What is one characteristic of a health marriage? - correct answer ✔✔deep respect of one another
There are four negative patterns of interaction that have been demonstrated as major destroyers of
marital relationships. Which pattern is characterized by sarcasm, hostile humor, and mockery, it sends
the partner a message of scorn—that they are inferior and worthless. - correct answer ✔✔contempt
______________ is the use of hurtful or judgmental comments aimed at your partner's character or
personality. The blame is placed on the person and not the problematic behavior. - correct answer
✔✔criticism
This occurs when partners "put a wall" around themselves, either physically or psychologically. It is often
used to decrease conflict, and when delivered in moderation, can be healthy - correct answer
✔✔stonewalling
Discussing your feelings about the behavior is okay as long as there are no personal attacks. - correct
answer ✔✔true
