When spouses in a heterosexual marriage engage in the demand-withdraw pattern, who is most likely to demand and who is more likely to withdraw?
A) Men are most likely to demand; women are most likely to withdraw.
B) Women are most likely to demand; men are most likely to withdraw.
C) Women are most likely to demand and most likely to withdraw.
D) Men are most likely to demand and most likely to withdraw.

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Research on heterosexual relationships often finds that women are more likely to adopt the demand role, seeking change or resolution in issues, while men are more likely to adopt the withdraw role, avoiding confrontation or discussion.

When Spouses in a Heterosexual Marriage Engage in the Demand-Withdraw