A man has an argument with this significant other. He is very worried that his partner might leave him and apologizes profusely. Which of the following explains his reaction

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The man's reaction of being very worried and apologizing profusely suggests that he has a fear of rejection and is sensitive to it. This is known as rejection sensitivity, which is a common trait in people who fear abandonment or rejection from their significant others. Cognitive dissonance, escalation trap, and sunken cost fallacy do not accurately explain the man's reaction in this scenario.

A Man Has an Argument with This Significant Other