Understanding Interpersonal Power and Dynamics

What is the primary focus of interpersonal power?

• To dominate in all situations

• To avoid any form of conflict

• To influence others and resist their influence

• To control others completely

What is the role of empowerment in interpersonal power?

• To ensure others have no power

• To avoid all forms of power

• To become stronger and more confident

• To dominate others

How does interpersonal power manifest in relationships?

• Through financial control

• Through physical strength

• By meeting each other's needs

• By avoiding communication

What happens in a dependent relationship?

• Neither partner has any power

• One partner has more power due to greater need

• Both partners have equal power

• Power is constantly shifting

What is a potential consequence of not granting power in a relationship?

• Complete independence

• Increased harmony

• No change in the relationship

• Severe consequences

What is a characteristic of a complementary power relationship?

• Both partners have equal power

• Power is divided unequally

• Power shifts based on the situation

• Neither partner wants power

In a symmetrical power relationship, what is a common outcome?

• Both partners avoid making decisions

• Both partners compete for dominance

• One partner always dominates

• Power is never discussed

What is a parallel power relationship?

• Power shifts based on the situation

• Power is fixed and unchanging

• One partner always submits

• Neither partner has any power

Why might a parallel power relationship be considered healthy?

• It allows for flexibility and adaptation

• It avoids any form of conflict

• It ensures one partner is always in control

• It eliminates the need for communication

How can cultural differences impact power dynamics?

• They have no impact

• They make power dynamics irrelevant

• They determine the only acceptable power dynamic

• They influence which power dynamics are preferred