Oliver often fails to call his partner,Mike,when he is going to be late coming home from work.On Tuesday,when Oliver is late yet again,Mike states,"Oliver,I really wish you would call me when you're going to be late.When I don't hear from you,I start to worry and get scared that something terrible has happened to you." Mike's statement is an example of:
A) empathic joining.
B) unified detachment.
C) primary emotional disclosure.
D) secondary emotional disclosure.

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Mike's statement is an example of primary emotional disclosure because he is openly expressing his fundamental feelings of worry and fear directly related to Oliver's actions. This involves sharing one's core emotional experiences.

Oliver Often Fails to Call His Partner,Mike,when He Is Going