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An individual, Alex, has been dating their partner, Sam, for three weeks. Alex tells friends that Sam is 'the most perfect, insightful person' they have ever met and is their 'soulmate'. One afternoon, Sam is 15 minutes late to meet Alex for coffee due to unexpected traffic. Alex reacts with intense anger, accusing Sam of being 'inconsiderate, selfish, and untrustworthy' and immediately ends the relationship. This rapid and extreme shift in perception of Sam best illustrates which of the following interpersonal dynamics?
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An individual, Alex, has been dating their partner, Sam, for three weeks. Alex tells friends that Sam is 'the most perfect, insightful person' they have ever met and is their 'soulmate'. One afternoon, Sam is 15 minutes late to meet Alex for coffee due to unexpected traffic. Alex reacts with intense anger, accusing Sam of being 'inconsiderate, selfish, and untrustworthy' and immediately ends the relationship. This rapid and extreme shift in perception of Sam best illustrates which of the following interpersonal dynamics?