Miguel and Katya have been married for several years. Lately, Katya has been coming home from work and complaining bitterly about the new boss and all the changes that are going on. Miguel is getting a little tired of hearing her complaints but knows that Katya really needs to let off some steam. So instead of telling her to quit, he gives her a hug, asks her to sit down, and tell him all about it. Which strategy for escalating and maintaining a relationship is Miguel using?

A. engaging in relationship talk
B. socially decentering and adopting an other-oriented perspective
C. seeking compliance
D. managing conflict cooperatively


Answer: B

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