Which of the following best describes the demand-withdrawal pattern?
A) The parent makes a pointed request, and the teenager responds by changing the subject.
B) The parent makes a pointed request, and the teenager responds competitively.
C) The parent makes a pointed request, and the teenager responds accommodatingly.
D) The parent makes a pointed request, and the teenager responds collaboratively.

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The demand-withdrawal pattern describes a communication dynamic where one party (the demander) makes a request or seeks engagement, and the other party (the withdrawer) avoids the confrontation or discussion by changing the subject, withdrawing, or otherwise evading the issue. This pattern is not limited to parent-teenager interactions but can occur in various relationships.

Which of the Following Best Describes the Demand-Withdrawal Pattern