Which of the Following Is an Example of How Defensiveness

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of how defensiveness can lead to relational deterioration?

• A) Bree is aggravated by the way her friend, Phil, is always starting arguments about politics.
• B) Louise is bothered by the way her husband, Julian, overrules her on parenting issues because he feels his psychology degree makes him the expert.
• C) Hector is hurt by the fact that his wife, Juana, has often accused him of being a bad father for working late so often.
• D) Bart is upset at how his boyfriend, Amani, lied and cheated on him.

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