Not being able to find a job, Nicole List becomes increasingly frustrated as she visits her unemployment office each month. On Nicole's most recent visit, she became verbally abusive and threatening to the unemployment representative. Continuing her abusive tirade, Nicole stood up and leaned over the representative's desk. In fear and frustration, the unemployment representative hit Nicole with a stapler that was on the desk. Nicole's victimization in this case might be termed _____ precipitation.
A) passive
B) active
C) atoned
D) reactive

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Active precipitation refers to situations where the victim's behavior provokes or instigates the incident leading to their victimization, as in Nicole's case where her verbal abuse and threatening behavior led to the reaction from the unemployment representative.

Not Being Able to Find a Job, Nicole List Becomes