Because Diane is unhappy, she often yells at her spouse, who now stays away from Diane as much as possible, staying late at work and making up errands to get out of the house. The spouse's actions are an example of ________.

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The spouse's actions are an example of avoidance behavior, where they actively take steps to stay away from the source of discomfort or unhappiness, in this case, Diane's yelling.

Because Diane Is Unhappy, She Often Yells at Her Spouse