In the heat of the moment, Jordan tells his partner he is going to pack all of his things and move out-when in reality he has no plans to leave. What is this an example of?
A) Overkill
B) Overgeneralization
C) Defensiveness
D) Validation

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This is an example of overkill because Jordan is using an extreme or exaggerated statement ("going to pack all of his things and move out") that goes beyond the necessary response to the situation, especially since he has no plans to actually leave.

In the Heat of the Moment, Jordan Tells His Partner