A Common Interaction Pattern in Couples Is Called the Demand/withdraw

question 33

Multiple Choice

A common interaction pattern in couples is called the demand/withdraw pattern.Which of the following is true about the research discussed in the text on demand/withdrawal in couples?

• A) Women tend to demand and men tend to withdraw when discussing a problem the woman has brought up,but men and women equally demand and withdraw when discussing a problem that the man has brought up.
• B) Men tend to demand and women tend to withdraw during conflict because men hold greater power in the relationship.
• C) The demand/withdraw cycle tends to end fairly quickly,and even distressed couples are able to exit from this type of interaction.
• D) The demand/withdraw pattern reflects a pattern of negative reciprocity whereby partners react to attacks from each other with increased hostility and blame.

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