MrsCrane Frequently Thinks She Has to Shout at Her Husband

question 22

Multiple Choice

Mrs.Crane frequently thinks she has to shout at her husband to get his attention,but he thinks she yells because she's angry.Mr.Crane typically feels he has to shout back at his wife to defend himself,but she thinks his screaming proves that he's hostile.This couple's experience best illustrates

• A) a social trap.
• B) the social-responsibility norm.
• C) superordinate goals.
• D) mirror-image perceptions.

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