Conflict Is Likely to Escalate to the Extent That People

question 9

Multiple Choice

Conflict is likely to escalate to the extent that people attribute a partner's negative behavior to _______ causes.

• A) external
• B) specific
• C) situational
• D) internal

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Definitions:

Personality Traits

Consistent patterns of thought, behavior, and emotion that characterize an individual's responses across various situations.

Mortality

refers to the state of being mortal or the incidence of death in a population.

Divorce

The official ending of a marriage through the decision of a court or a recognized authority.

Occupation

A person's regular activity or job that occupies their time, often used in relation to both paid and unpaid roles and considered in contexts like occupational therapy.