Transactional Analysis (T

Understanding Transactional Analysis (Eric Berne): Three Primary Types of Transactions (Statement A): Complementary (Parallel) Transactions: The response comes from the ego state addressed and is directed back to the ego state that initiated the communication. Crossed Transactions: The response is unexpected or comes from an unexpected ego state, crossing the lines of communication. Ulterior Transactions: Two ego states operate simultaneously—a overt social level message and a covert psychological level message. Analysis of Conflict Dynamics across Transactions: Complementary Transactions (Statement D): Communication vectors remain parallel (e.g., Adult-to-Adult or Nurturing Parent-to-Child). Because expectations match, communication continues indefinitely and smoothly with no scope for immediate conflict. Crossed Transactions (Statement B): Communication vectors intersect (e.g., an Adult-to-Adult query receives a Critical Parent-to-Child rebuke). This sudden mismatch disrupts communication, causing emotional blocks and a very high scope for conflict. Thus, Statement B is false. Ulterior Transactions (Statement C): Involve hidden agendas or psychological traps beneath simple social dialogue (e.g., sarcastic or manipulative remarks). Because the true message is disguised, it carries a high scope for conflict and game-playing. Conclusion: Since statements A, C, and D are true while statement B is false, option (A) is the correct choice.