“I feel exhausted from fighting. I’m going to go do some work in the office,” says Tom to Sybill. Ten minutes later, Sybill opens the door and continues their previous disagreement. Tom and Sybill are exhibiting ______.

a. symmetrical escalation
b. symmetrical withdrawal
c. withdrawal–pursuit
d. pursuit–withdrawal


c. withdrawal–pursuit

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