Partners who listen to each other and offer suggestions for dealing with the conflict at hand exhibit ______.
A) symmetrical withdrawal
B) symmetrical negotiation
C) symmetrical escalation
D) withdrawal-pursuit

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Symmetrical negotiation refers to a communication pattern where both partners participate equally in the conversation, listening to each other and offering suggestions to resolve the conflict. This contrasts with patterns like symmetrical withdrawal (both partners withdraw), symmetrical escalation (both partners escalate the conflict), and withdrawal-pursuit (one partner withdraws while the other pursues).

Partners Who Listen to Each Other and Offer Suggestions for Dealing