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Change-back reaction: the predictable three-part sequence of
Change-back reaction: the predictable three-part sequence of 'You are wrong' - 'Change back' - 'Or else' that occurs when one member of a relational system begins to define a more independent self, representing the system's attempt to restore predictability and maintain equilibrium through emotional counterforce
Why This Is a Definition
This definition precisely establishes the semantic boundary of 'change-back reaction' by specifying its genus (relational system response) and differentia (three-part sequence of rejection, demand for return, and threat). It distinguishes it from simple conflict by identifying its systemic function in maintaining relational stability.