Rusbult Identified Not Responding in Kind to a Partner's Provocation

question 9

Multiple Choice

Rusbult identified not responding in kind to a partner's provocation as:

• A) avoidance.
• B) accommodation.
• C) validation.
• D) destruction.

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Definitions:

Unethical

Actions or behavior that violate moral principles or universally recognized standards of right and wrong.

Indirect Approach

A communication or problem-solving strategy that is subtle and not straightforward, often involving suggestion rather than direct statement.

Negative Message

Information conveyed that may be unwelcome, disappointing, or unfavorable to the receiver.

Shock

A sudden, often negative, emotional or physiological response to an unexpected event.