A teenager gets a "C" in algebra. The mother angrily states, "All you ever do is listen to music and text your friends"
The teenager replies, "What is it that you're really upset about, mom?" Which response pattern is the teenager expressing? A. Clouding and fogging
B. Shifting from content to process
C. Delaying assertively
D. Assuming responsibility for one's own statements
B
This response reflects the use of shifting from content to process. The teenager is changing the focus of the communication from discussing the topic at hand to analyzing what is actually going on in the interaction.
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