Caleb's Parents Are in the Process of Divorce

question 2

Multiple Choice

Caleb's parents are in the process of divorce.Every so often he gets into arguments with his mom in which he responds more harshly than he normally would because of the added stress.As an individual in middle childhood, Caleb does not understand what his mother is going through but responds with greater resistance and more defiant behaviors.Caleb's and his mother's battle continues to escalate.Which of the following best describes the scenario?

• A)coercive cycle
• B)escalation effect
• C)the Cold War phenomenon
• D)mitigating forces

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