Avery continually yells at Sue in a heated conflict and is not able to calm down.Sue,feeling cold and indifferent,does not respond and eventually leaves the room.This type of communication is called:
A) the reactivity hypothesis.
B) the negative reciprocity cycle.
C) the demand/withdraw pattern.
D) stress spillover.

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The demand/withdraw pattern is a type of communication where one person (Avery in this case) demands and the other person (Sue) withdraws or disengages. The demander often becomes frustrated and escalates, while the withdrawer can become unresponsive or even contemptuous. This negative cycle can be harmful to relationships and communication.

Avery Continually Yells at Sue in a Heated Conflict and Is