John and Mary have been having conflicts in their relationship for some time. They each agree to change their behavior in return for the other making an equivalent change in behavior. This conflict-resolution technique is called ______.

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The conflict-resolution technique described is called exchange contracting, in which each person agrees to make a specific change in behavior in exchange for the other making an equivalent change. Negotiating differences is a more general term that can refer to any conflict resolution technique, while increasing pleasurable marital interactions and complementarity are not applicable to this situation.

John and Mary Have Been Having Conflicts in Their Relationship