Ron and Sue had a baby in the hopes of saving their marriage. The baby, however, is fussy and demanding. Lack of sleep has intensified the tension between the couple. The more they fight, the more demanding the baby becomes. The more the baby demands, the more the couple argues. This is an example of

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This scenario is an example of circular family influences, where the behavior of one family member influences the behavior of others in a circular, rather than linear, pattern. The baby's demands increase the parents' stress and arguments, which in turn seem to increase the baby's demands, creating a cycle of behavior and reaction within the family.

Ron and Sue Had a Baby in the Hopes of Saving