Sally and Manuel Are in Couples Therapy Working on a Conflict

Multiple Choice

Sally and Manuel are in couples therapy working on a conflict regarding Sally returning to work after maternity leave. Sally is upset about returning to work, and Manuel is angry at her for being so upset. To successfully intervene, a traditional behavior couples therapist would use the technique of ________.

A) reformulation
B) behavior exchange
C) blamer softening
D) communication training