A bidimensional distancing perspective is offered as an alternative to the traditional presentation of the OK Corral. Two differences are highlighted. The I-AM-NOT-OKAY, YOU-ARE-OKAY cell is defined by an initial operation of Get-Lost-In (noncontigent Approach) and only afterwards by Get-Away-From (noncontingent Avoidance). The I-AM-OKAY, YOU-ARE-NOT-OKAY cell, while initially defined by the operation of Get-Rid-Of (Noncontingent Avoidance) is followed by the polarized operation of Show-Off-To (Noncontigent Approach).
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