Bill, a policing supervisor, often flies into a rage and yells at his subordinates. Afterwards, he feels guilty and overcompensates by being extra nice. What is Bill demonstrating?
A)a conflict spiral
B)a conflict ritual
C)aggressive conflict
D)non-aggressive conflict

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Bill is demonstrating a conflict ritual, where he engages in a negative behavior (yelling) but then tries to make up for it by being overly nice, creating an ongoing pattern of conflict and reconciliation.

Bill, a Policing Supervisor, Often Flies into a Rage and Yells