Symmetrical Escalation Occurs When

question 40

Multiple Choice

Symmetrical escalation occurs when:

• A)each participant becomes more and more vicious.
• B)one participant assumes a "one-down" position and the other a "one-up" one.
• C)both persons attempt to reduce the intensity of a disagreement.
• D)one person is weak and the other strong.

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