Haley thinks Keith's silence indicates that he's angry, so she avoids talking to him. Unfortunately, Keith thinks Haley's quietness signifies that she's angry and wants to be left alone. This situation best illustrates

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Mirror-image perceptions occur when two parties in a conflict each see the other party as being in opposition to their own wishes, desires, or values. In this scenario, Haley and Keith are both interpreting the other's behavior as indicating anger or a desire to be left alone, when in reality they both want to communicate with each other.

Haley Thinks Keith's Silence Indicates That He's Angry, So She