The Maxwell children know that their mother has a quick-temper and is opposed to drinking since the death of her brother in an alcohol-related accident seven years ago. The mother's experiences and personality represent which of the following aspects of the explanatory model of interpersonal conflict?

A. distal context
B. distal outcomes
C. proximal context
D. proximal outcomes


Answer: A

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