A child witnessed a traumatic event and has been struggling in school for the past month. Her behavior is escalating to the home environment where she is fighting with her siblings, refusing to do chores, and having severe tantrums. Her parents are getting more and more frustrated and find themselves getting into daily screaming matches with their daughter. This is an example of ______.

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Reciprocal interaction refers to the way in which the child's behavior and the parents' reactions influence each other, creating a cycle of escalating conflict and stress.

A Child Witnessed a Traumatic Event and Has Been Struggling