Question

John strongly values his girlfriend, Celia, and he encourages her to try new things. When she talks about going skydiving, he doesn't like the idea because he thinks it is too dangerous. John keeps his emotions in check and tries to find a creative way to let Celia try new things. John is probably using a(n) _____ approach to conflict in his relationship with Celia.
a. dynamic
b. direct
c. peacemaking
d. emotionally expressive

Answer 1

Answer:

C - Peacemaking.

Explanation:

Peacemaking is a type of conflict approach that values the balance of different powers (mutual interests, capabilities, wills, etc) in a relationship. What John is doing with this approach, by keeping his emotions in check, is a sort off negociation to avoid a breakdown of what she wants or can or will do. Therefore, he is trying to balance the relationship: given that skydiving is too dangerous, he tries to find new things for her to explore.