Asked by Lindsey Thacker on Apr 25, 2024
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What did Cupach and Spitzberg describe as a repeated non-threatening invasion of a person's privacy by an acquaintance who desires or assumes a close relationship?
A) obsessive relational intrusion
B) stalking
C) surveillance behaviors
D) obsessive-compulsive stalking
Obsessive Relational Intrusion
Unwanted and invasive behaviors by one individual towards another in attempts to establish or restore intimacy.
Non-Threatening Invasion
An approach or action that enters someone's personal space in a manner perceived as safe or non-intimidating.
Acquaintance
A person one knows slightly, but who is not a close friend.
- Understand the concept and examples of relational dynamics and dissolution.
Verified Answer
BA
bedia aydinli6 days ago
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Cupach and Spitzberg described this behavior as obsessive relational intrusion, which is characterized by repeated non-threatening invasions of a person's privacy by an acquaintance who desires or assumes a close relationship. The behavior can be persistent and unwanted, and can cause significant distress for the target of the intrusion.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the concept and examples of relational dynamics and dissolution.