Jessica has had an abusive relationship with her husband. She decides to stay married to him despite being unhappy. She is exercising ______.
A) avoidance
B) lumping
C) negotiation
D) coercion

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Lumping refers to the act of enduring an unsatisfactory situation without attempting to change it or escape from it. In Jessica's case, she is choosing to stay in an abusive relationship without taking steps to leave or change the situation, which is indicative of lumping.

Jessica Has Had an Abusive Relationship with Her Husband