Duplex or Covert transactions
Another class of transaction is the ‘duplex’ or ‘covert’ transactions, where the explicit social conversation occurs in parallel with an implicit psychological transaction. For instance,
- A: “I need you to stay late at the office with me.” (Adult words)
body language indicates sexual intent (flirtatious Child)
- B: “Of course.” (Adult response to Adult statement).
winking or grinning (Child accepts the hidden motive).
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