Desi and Consuela Are Arguing About How to Spend the Tax

question 6

Multiple Choice

Desi and Consuela are arguing about how to spend the tax refund they received. He says they should get the car fixed; she says they should first go on a vacation; he then suggests they fix the car and use any money left to vacation; she suggests they sell the car and be rid of the problem. Desi and Consuela are engaging in which pattern of unproductive conflict?

• A) excessive metacommunication
• B) kitchensinking
• C) counterproposals
• D) cross-complaining
• E) self-summarizing

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Definitions:

Noncash Investing

Activities related to the acquisition and disposal of long-term assets and other investments not involving immediate cash transactions.