According to the textbook,couples can use a variety of strategies for conflict resolution.Strategies such as blaming one's partner for the problem and delivering ultimatums are considered ________ strategies;looking for points of and working toward agreement are considered ________ strategies.
A) constructive;destructive
B) destructive;constructive
C) demand/withdraw;cognitive editing
D) cognitive editing;talk table

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Blaming one's partner and delivering ultimatums are destructive because they tend to escalate conflict rather than resolve it. Looking for points of agreement and working toward a resolution are constructive strategies as they aim to de-escalate conflict and find a solution.

According to the Textbook,couples Can Use a Variety of Strategies