Frank and Samantha just received a large inheritance when Samantha's grandmother passed away. Samantha said she wanted to use the money to build an addition onto their house. Frank countered that he wanted to buy a more fuel-efficient car. Which of the following is true about this situation?
A) This is an example of conflict because it involves an expressed struggle.
B) This is an example of conflict because it involves scarce resources.
C) This is an example of conflict because it involves incompatible goals.
D) All of these are true.

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This situation is an example of conflict because it involves an expressed struggle between Frank and Samantha, it involves scarce resources (the inheritance money), and it involves incompatible goals (building an addition onto their house versus buying a more fuel-efficient car). Therefore, all of these statements are true.

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