If you ask George to explain how he feels about his father, he has little to say. Yet every time his father is mentioned, he becomes tense. Kelly would explain this with his concept of
A) preverbal constructs.
B) preemption.
C) hostility.
D) threat.

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George's reaction suggests he has feelings about his father that he cannot easily put into words, which aligns with the concept of preverbal constructs. These are feelings or attitudes developed early in life, before language skills are fully formed, making them hard to express verbally.

If You Ask George to Explain How He Feels About