Donal and His Girlfriend, Riva, Tend to Get into Predictable

question 29

Multiple Choice

Donal and his girlfriend, Riva, tend to get into predictable, quickly escalating arguments whenever the subject of his ex-girlfriend comes up. This is an example of ______.

• A) spirals of communication
• B) technoference
• C) defensive communication
• D) relational culture

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Definitions:

Abuse

Misuse or mistreatment of an object, typically to unjustly or wrongly secure benefits.

Reports by Child

Descriptions or accounts of events, feelings, or behaviors, as expressed or told by a child.

Sexual or Physical Abuse

Harmful behaviors that involve forcing or persuading someone to participate in unwanted sexual activity or inflicting physical harm, respectively.

Excessive Length of Time

A period that extends beyond what is considered reasonable or acceptable.