Laura and Mike Have Been Fighting About How to Spend

question 23

Multiple Choice

Laura and Mike have been fighting about how to spend their money. When Laura forces the conversation Mike retreats and refuses to talk about it. Then Laura pushes even more, at which point Mike leaves the house. Systems theory would suggest which of the following statements is true?

• A) Laura needs to stop pushing Mike so hard when they talk about issues.
• B) Mike needs to stop retreating when Laura tried to talk to him about issues
• C) Money is a topic that Mike and Laura will probably never be able to discuss freely
• D) This pattern of behavior would probably exist regardless of topic, and Mike and Laura need to learn how to break the communication pattern

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