Nonrealistic conflicts are characterized by:
a. conflicting instinctive desires.
b. an abundance of we-statements.
c. instrumental communication patterns.
d. the need for tension release.
D
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What will be an ideal response?
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a. one partner asserting power and control over the other b. economic hardships c. anger-management problems in one partner d. disagreements in relationships
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