After living with Ethan for two years, Ardis moves out and lets his calls go to voicemail. She also changes her online status to "single." Ardis's actions indicate that she __________.

A. is in the repair stage of her relationship with Ethan
B. is not processing the interpersonal separation effectively
C. has entered the social separation phase of the breakup
D. is in the contact stage of the relationship


Answer: C

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A) develop a strong opinion about a job applicant within the first 30 seconds. B) develop a strong opinion about a job applicant after the opening. C) develop a strong opinion about a job applicant as they ask questions. D) develop a strong opinion about a job applicant after the applicant asks questions. E) develop a strong opinion about a job applicant after the closing.

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