Which of the following statements best summarizes constructive alternativism?

a) There is no objective reality, only our interpretation of it.
b) The process of the construction of reality alternates between parties in a relationship.
c) Choosing to live constructively, rather than destructively, is the fundamental task of human life.
d) The objective reality of a situation is defined by the alternative constructed by the largest proportion of people involved in it.


Answer: a) There is no objective reality, only our interpretation of it.

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