In the Demand-Withdrawal Interaction Pattern, the Person Who Asks for the Change

Question

In the demand-withdrawal interaction pattern, the person who asks for the change is the _______.
A) demander
B) withdrawer
C) aggressor
D) behaviorist

Accepted Answer

In the demand-withdrawal interaction pattern, one person (the demander) asks for a change or expresses a need, while the other person (the withdrawer) responds by withdrawing, avoiding, or becoming defensive. Therefore, the demander is the one who initiates the cycle by making a demand or request for change in the relationship.