Haley thinks Keith's silence indicates that he's angry,so she avoids talking to him.Unfortunately,Keith thinks Haley's quietness signifies that she's angry and wants to be left alone.This situation best illustrates
A) mirror-image perceptions.
B) the reciprocity norm.
C) superordinate goals.
D) equity.

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This situation best illustrates mirror-image perceptions, as both Haley and Keith are interpreting each other's silence as a sign of anger and are avoiding talking to each other because of this misperception.

Haley Thinks Keith's Silence Indicates That He's Angry,so She Avoids