Three of These Four Terms Refer to a Similar Process

question 8

Multiple Choice

Three of these four terms refer to a similar process in relationships: tension between two people resolved by drawing in a third person or thing to stabilize the original dyad. Which of the following terms does NOT fit this description?

• A) Subsystem
• B) Triangle
• C) Covert coalition
• D) Cross-generational coalition

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Definitions:

Proximity Switches

Sensors that detect the presence or absence of an object without physical contact, often used in industrial automation for controlling machinery or processes.

Physical Contact

The direct touching or connection between objects or components, often relevant in switches, sensors, and electrical circuits.

Electromechanical Relay

A switch operated by an electromagnet to open or close one or many sets of contacts, used in control systems.

Electromagnetism

The branch of physics concerned with the interaction of electric currents or fields and magnetic fields.