Caleb's Parents Are in the Process of Divorce

question 177

Multiple Choice

Caleb's parents are in the process of divorce.Every so often he will get into arguments with his mom where he in turn 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.From both Caleb's and his mother's perspective,their 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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