Since we have been actively talking about relationships and breakups... here is a quiz on conflicts and communication.

Some of the statements are true, and some are false. Can you tell which are which?

T/F 1. Playing a psychological game has the same effect of bringing a couple closer together.

T/F 2. Most couples play psychological games.

T/F 3. "Mind reading" is an example of effective communication because it makes an open discussion of conflict possible.

T/F 4. An example of effective communication is a double message because it makes the intention of the speaker clear.

T/F 5. In a conflict, sentences that start with "You" usually further effective communication because they focus on the other person.

T/F 6. In a conflict, questions that begin with "Why" are usually productive because they encourage the other person to express his or her views.

T/F 7. Rejection by a person who is trusted is usually perceived as betrayal.

T/F 8. Leveling with others is an example of ineffective communication because it reduces the other person's self-esteem.

T/F 9. It is not possible for a couple to avoid conflicts.

T/F 10. The average married couple today who do not divorce can expect to be married for about 20 years longer than the average couple of a century ago.

I will post answers later