Samira and Adele Have Been Married 3 Years

question 28

Multiple Choice

Samira and Adele have been married 3 years. They generally get along fine, but when conflicts arise they are not able to resolve them well and resort to using negative conflict management strategies. Their most recent disagreement was particularly heated and ended with Samira slapping Adele and Adele grabbing and shoving Samira out of her way as she left the room. What best characterizes the dynamics of Samira and Adele's latest disagreement?

• A) unilateral aggression
• B) bilateral aggression
• C) violent resistance
• D) acute battering

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Definitions:

Calcium Ions

Positively charged calcium atoms (Ca2+) that play vital roles in various biological processes, including muscle contraction, neurotransmission, and blood clotting.

Unequal Ion Concentration

Refers to a difference in the concentration of ions across a membrane, leading to potential differences and driving forces for ion movement.

Sodium-chloride Pump

A mechanism, particularly in the kidney cells, that helps in the reabsorption or excretion of sodium and chloride ions.

Negatively Charged Proteins

Proteins that carry a net negative charge at physiological pH, often involved in cellular processes like DNA binding and enzyme regulation.