Regarding Research on Conflict and Aggression in Intimate Relationships, Which

question 27

Multiple Choice

Regarding research on conflict and aggression in intimate relationships, which statement is true?

• A) Mismanaged conflict causes relationship distress.
• B) Aggression by one or both parents causes children to be aggressive in their later intimate relationships.
• C) Many of the processes that underlie mismanaged conflict communication also underlie situational couple violence.
• D) The frequency of conflict can predict the severity of physical aggression in a relationship.

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