An example of the dysfunctional interaction style called withdrawal would be this:
A) "It's not my fault that we're late; you were the one who had to check your e-mail."
B) "Whatever. I don't want to talk about it."
C) "You're a real jerk; it's no wonder you have no friends."
D) "You never consider my feelings, you always do what you want, and you don't seem to care about me at all."

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Withdrawal is an interaction style where an individual disengages or avoids communication or conflict. Option B shows a clear example of withdrawal where the person responds with "Whatever. I don't want to talk about it." rather than engaging in a productive conversation or addressing the issue at hand. Options A, C, and D all display different dysfunctional interaction styles (blaming, attacking, and complaining respectively) but not withdrawal.

An Example of the Dysfunctional Interaction Style Called Withdrawal Would