Barbara and George have been married for several years. George has learned that when
Barbara wants to talk, he needs to eliminate distractions.
So, when she comes into the bedroom
after having attended the school board meeting and starts talking, he turns off the TV, even
though it's a show he has been waiting to see, and devotes all his attention to her. Which strategy
for escalating and maintaining a relationship is George employing?
A) expressing emotions
B) engaging in relationship talk
C) monitoring his perceptions
D) listening actively and responding effectively
D
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