Samira and Adele have been married 3 years. They generally get along fine, but when conflicts arise they are not able to resolve them well and resort to using negative conflict management strategies. Their most recent disagreement was particularly heated and ended with Samira slapping Adele and Adele grabbing and shoving Samira out of her way as she left the room. What best characterizes the dynamics of Samira and Adele's latest disagreement?
A) unilateral aggression
B) bilateral aggression
C) violent resistance
D) acute battering

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Bilateral aggression best characterizes Samira and Adele's latest disagreement, as both parties engaged in violent behavior towards each other. The slapping and shoving indicate that there was no clear aggressor or victim in this situation. However, it is important to note that any form of physical violence is not an acceptable or healthy way to resolve conflicts within a relationship.

Samira and Adele Have Been Married 3 Years