Ronald Just Got Divorced

question 18

Multiple Choice

Ronald just got divorced.When he was married,he rarely spent weekends at home (due to the arguments with his wife) and as a result,spent little time with his child.Now he is excited to rebuild his relationship with his child through activities together.Ronald is engaged in

• A) positive reinterpretation.
• B) wishful thinking.
• C) irrational appraisal.
• D) rationalization.

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Definitions:

Conflict

A situation or process resulting from the perceived or actual opposition of needs, values, and interests between people.

Individual

A single human being distinct from a group, class, or family.

Manifest Conflict

Open and observable conflicts or disagreements between individuals or groups within an organization.

Antecedents

Refers to events or conditions that precede and influence the occurrence of certain behaviors or outcomes.