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The intensity of intrapersonal conflict generally increases under the following conditions

11. In a situation in which the possible consequences are equal in value and of equal importance to the individual, which of the following will present the most intense type of intrapersonal goal conflict?
a.
approach-approach
b.
avoidance-avoidance
c.
approach-avoidance
d.
all of these would be equally intense


ANS:  C                  

   12.   The intensity of intrapersonal conflict generally increases under one or more of the following conditions except:
a.
several realistic alternative courses of action are available for handling the conflict
b.
two or more individuals perceive that their goals are compatible
c.
the source of conflict is important to the individual
d.
the positive and negative consequences of the alternative courses of action are roughly equal


ANS:  B                  

   13.   Workplace violence often occurs when severe, unresolved ____ conflicts trigger violent ____ conflict.
a.
intrasender; intragroup
b.
neurotic tendency; intersender
c.
intrapersonal; interpersonal
d.
interpersonal; intrapersonal


ANS:  C                  

   14.   When a focal person responds with behaviors that serve as inputs to the role senders' process, ____ occurs.
a.
Intrapersonal conflict
b.
Goal conflict
c.
Inadequate role set
d.
Role Conflict


ANS:    D