The Dean of Nursing Criticizes a Faculty Member About Views

The dean of nursing criticizes a faculty member about views on academic freedom.The faculty member states,"Are you upset because I believe in academic freedom or because you don't?" The faculty member is using which technique to promote assertive behavior?

A) Standing up for one's basic human rights
B) Delaying assertively
C) Inquiring assertively
D) Responding assertively with irony