A friend of mine got married, and is trying to sell her old house and is having huge problems with the plumbing in her new house. She gets a bit snippy but I know it is due to stress from the houses and being newly married. Which of the following best applies to my behavior?

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Discounting refers to the tendency to downplay or dismiss certain behaviors or actions due to external factors, such as stress, which is what you are doing by attributing your friend's snippy behavior to her stressful situation.

A Friend of Mine Got Married, and Is Trying to Sell