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

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This scenario exemplifies mirror-image perceptions, as both Mrs. Crane and Mr. Crane have differing interpretations of each other's behavior based on their own beliefs about the other person's intentions. Each perceives the other as hostile or angry, resulting in a communication breakdown.

MrsCrane Frequently Thinks She Has to Shout at Her Husband