Out on a first date, Ann notices that the other person seems to avoid any discussion of himself, and every inquiry into his personal life is met with a joke or deprecating remark. He might be resisting contact by employing which boundary disturbance?

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Deflection is a boundary disturbance where an individual avoids direct communication or engagement by shifting focus, often using humor or changing the subject, to avoid discussing personal matters or feelings. In this scenario, the person is using deflection to avoid discussing his personal life.

Out on a First Date, Ann Notices That the Other