According to Research Findings About Defensiveness, When One Person in a Dyad

question 26

Multiple Choice

According to research findings about defensiveness, when one person in a dyad acts in a defensive manner​

• A)​a counterattack is appropriate.
• B)​the partner will be supportive.
• C)​a defensive spiral usually results.
• D)​perceptions are not realistic.
• E)​self-disclosure usually takes place.

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Definitions:

Narcissism

A personality characteristic marked by an exaggerated belief in one's own importance and a profound desire for esteem and focus.

Self-disclosure

The process of disclosing one's own personal details to other individuals, which may enhance connections and promote closeness.

Ostracism

The act of ostracizing or barring someone from participation in a community or group.

Narcissism

A personality trait characterized by a grandiose sense of self-importance, a need for excessive admiration, and a lack of empathy for others.