Which of the Following Statements Correctly Defines the Concept of Flooding

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements correctly defines the concept of flooding?

• A) Flooding refers to a sudden rush of emotion and is commonly experienced by women during conflict.
• B) Flooding happens when someone engaged in conflict is emotionally or psychologically unable to engage the discussion further.
• C) Flooding is what happens to men in conflict when they experience a rapid increase in hormones that are responsible for stress and anger.
• D) Flooding happens when someone engaged in a conflict experiences an increase in their stress hormones after the other person stonewalls.

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