Rick and Jamie recently started dating. To commemorate their first month as a couple, Rick surprised Jamie when he picked her up at work in a rented limousine with floor-level tickets to a concert. After the show, Rick was very upset because Jamie would barely speak to him. Jamie was also upset because she was planning on surprising Rick with a quiet dinner at home. After two days of angry fighting, the couple broke up. What was likely at the root of this conflict?
A) egocentrism
B) negativity bias
C) altercentrism
D) perceptual set differences

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The conflict likely arose from egocentrism, where each person focused on their own perspective and plans without considering the other's intentions or desires. Rick and Jamie both had different ideas of how to celebrate, leading to a misunderstanding and disappointment.

Rick and Jamie Recently Started Dating