When both parties in the transaction respond from ego states that are appropriate to maintaining communication, it is called:
A) contamination
B) isolation
C) a complementary transaction
D) a crossed transaction

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A complementary transaction occurs when both parties respond from ego states that are appropriate to maintaining communication. This means that each person's response is complimentary to the other's, allowing for clear and effective communication to take place. In contrast, a crossed transaction occurs when one or both parties respond from ego states that do not correspond with the other's, leading to misunderstandings and communication breakdown. Contamination and isolation are not relevant to this concept.

When Both Parties in the Transaction Respond from Ego States