Not being able to find a job,Jane Smith becomes increasingly frustrated as she visits her unemployment office each month.On Jane's most recent visit,she became verbally abusive and threatening to the unemployment representative.Continuing her abusive tirade,Jane stood up and leaned over the representative's desk.In fear and frustration,the unemployment representative hit Jane with a stapler that was on the desk.Jane's victimization in this case might be termed:

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Jane's actions of being verbally abusive and threatening can be seen as actively provoking the situation, leading to the representative's reaction. This is termed active precipitation.

Not Being Able to Find a Job,Jane Smith Becomes Increasingly