Rikki is upset with her friend Beth for never responding to her phone calls.While arguing,Rikki brings up several instances in the past in which she felt wronged by Beth,including when she didn't attend her last birthday party.Rikki is engaging in __________.

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Rikki is bringing up past instances (such as not attending her birthday party) to justify her current anger towards Beth for not responding to phone calls. This is an example of gunny-sacking, or bringing up past grievances to make a current argument seem stronger.

Rikki Is Upset with Her Friend Beth for Never Responding