______ responses to hurtful messages involve giving in and acknowledging the partner’s ability to hurt you by engaging in behaviors such as crying or apologizing.

A. Acquiescent
B. Invulnerable
C. Positive verbal
D. Negative verbal


A. Acquiescent

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