Carly hurls an insult right back at James when James expresses his negative feelings toward her.Which of the following does this back-and-forth pattern illustrate?

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The back-and-forth pattern of insults between James and Carly is an example of negative affect reciprocity, where one person's negative affect influences and escalates the negative affect of the other person. This can create a cycle of escalating negativity and conflict.

Carly Hurls an Insult Right Back at James When James