What have complementary and symmetrical conflict styles been shown to produce in marital research?
A)a mixture of positive and negative results
B)more reconciled marriages following conflicts
C)more de-escalatory conflict spirals leading to separation
D)a greater percentage of divorces that are settled amicably

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Complementary and symmetrical conflict styles have been shown to produce inconsistent and mixed results in marital research, with some studies showing positive outcomes such as increased intimacy and cooperation, while others find negative outcomes such as increased conflict and dissatisfaction.

What Have Complementary and Symmetrical Conflict Styles Been Shown to Produce