Claudette and Joanne are having a heated argument. In the middle of their argument, Claudette makes a silly face, which causes Joanne to laugh. Claudette's behavior reflects _______.
A) negative affect reciprocity
B) humor intervention
C) stonewalling
D) a repair attempt

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Claudette's behavior of making a silly face can be seen as a repair attempt, which is a gesture that aims to de-escalate the conflict and bring the conversation back to a positive tone. In this case, Claudette's humor intervention was successful in diffusing the tension and bringing some levity to the situation.

Claudette and Joanne Are Having a Heated Argument