Determine which stage of Knapp's developmental model Kim and Brad are in based on the following clues:
They are arguing less than they once did. They just don't have the energy to get into it anymore. While they still spend time together, their communication has decreased in quality and quantity.
A) Differentiating
B) Circumscribing
C) Stagnating
D) Avoiding

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This is the circumscribing stage because they are still spending time together but their communication has decreased in quality and quantity. They are avoiding conflict, so they are not yet in the stagnating or avoiding stages. They are also not yet differentiating as there is not a clear focus on individuality and differences.

Determine Which Stage of Knapp's Developmental Model Kim and Brad