The most visible way disconfirming messages reinforce one another, as when one attack leads to another and another, is termed a(n)

a. escalatory conflict spiral.
b. de-escalatory conflict spiral.
c. cognitive dissonance reaction.
d. impervious dyad.
e. pillow-talk incident.


Answer: a

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