According to uncertainty management theory, which of the following statements does not reflect how people manage their uncertainty?

A) Seek or avoid information
B) Learn to adapt to uncertainty
C) Cope with the uncertainty on your own
D) Balance the need to know with the desire to not know
E) Learn to know which information to trust and which information to ignore

C

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Studying scholarly work about conflict in family settings can lead to the belief that:

a. Conflict is negative and should be avoided as much as possible b. Conflict is about the perception of difference c. Conflict is a sign of dysfunctional family processes d. Conflict is equally problematic in all cultures, because it creates stress e. Conflict is about winning or losing an argument

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Which of the following relationships between humans and nature is illustrated by societies that place less emphasis on birth control and tend not to interfere with rivers by building dams?

A. domination of nature over humans B. humans dominating nature C. low access to technology D. humans living in harmony with nature

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