Stephen Accuses His Girlfriend of Lying About Where She Goes

question 54

Multiple Choice

Stephen accuses his girlfriend of lying about where she goes on the weekends and texting other guys frequently. He says, "I should have known you'd be a bad girlfriend, since your last three boyfriends broke up with you." Stephen is engaging in

• A) integrative agreement.
• B) separation.
• C) kitchen sinking.
• D) escalation.

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