Describe the section about Relationship Maintenance. Consider the key themes from research on relationship maintenance and describe how you practice these techniques in your own relationships and/or how you find them challenging in your communication in relationships. Provide examples.
. Describe the section about Constructively Managing Conflict. Consider the techniques for constructively managing conflict. How do you employ these in your own relationships? What challenges or difficulties do you face? Provide examples.
Consider the section on Conflict Approaches (p. 144), including Table 8.1. What are the pros and cons of the conflict approaches in Table 8.1? Which of these communication behaviors is likely to result in positive outcomes? Which of these approaches is likely to result in negative outcomes? Explain your reasoning for the answers you provide.
Consider the section on Conflict in Close Relationships (p. 148). Describe the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse behavioral cascade and the Demand-Withdrawal Pattern, Anger, Negativity, and Emotional Flooding. Propose three techniques you might use in your own relationship(s) to avoid the negative outcomes described in the text. Explain your reasoning for the techniques you propose.
Consider the section on Worldviews, Values, and Norms (p. 166-169). How would you respond to the questions associated with Hall’s (2005) worldview dimensions (Table 9.1)? Provide an example of a cultural value (belief about how the world should be) or a norm (a culturally appropriate behavior) to support your responses to each question.