A reciprocating communication pattern in which each person's message reinforces the other's is called a(n)
A)conflict.
B)defense mechanism.
C)face-threatening act.
D)attack.
E)spiral.

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A reciprocating communication pattern in which each person's message reinforces the other's is called a spiral. This can be seen in escalating arguments where one person's aggressive message triggers a defensive response from the other, leading to even more aggressive messages, and so on. It is called a spiral because the communication pattern spirals out of control and becomes increasingly intense.

A Reciprocating Communication Pattern in Which Each Person's Message Reinforces