When Jared raises his voice at her, Kristi can’t help but raise her voice right back. Pretty soon they’re yelling at each other. Jared and Kristi are exhibiting ______.

a. symmetrical withdrawal
b. symmetrical escalation
c. symmetrical negotiation
d. pursuit–withdrawal

b. symmetrical escalation

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Parents who tell their children that they are intelligent and maintain high expectations for their achievements may discover that their children

a. perform at a higher level as illustrated by the Pygmalion Effect. b. illustrate the effects of social comparisons. c. are never able to attain any level of success due to unrealistic parental expectations. d. will be dissatisfied with their self-concept and have lower levels of self-esteem. e. all of the above are true.

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