Caleb's parents are in the process of divorce.Every so often he will get into arguments with his mom where he in turn responds more harshly than he normally would because of the added stress.As an individual in middle childhood,Caleb does not understand what his mother is going through,but responds with greater resistance and more defiant behaviors.From both Caleb's and his mother's perspective,their battle continues to escalate.Which of the following best describes the scenario?

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This scenario can be described as a coercive cycle, where arguments and negative behaviors from both Caleb and his mother escalate each other. Caleb's increased defiance is likely a response to his mother's stress and negative behaviors, creating a cycle of negative interactions between them.

Caleb's Parents Are in the Process of Divorce