Caroline tells Kevin she is not happy with him staying out late the night before. Kevin responds by telling Caroline that she isn't the boss of him. Caroline then responds by telling him that she thinks he's hateful. The negative dialogue continues to worsen. What does this situation exemplify?
A) Evaluative communication
B) Disconfirming responses
C) A conflict spiral
D) An avoidance spiral

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This situation exemplifies a conflict spiral, where the negative dialogue between Caroline and Kevin continues to escalate, worsening the conflict between them.

Caroline Tells Kevin She Is Not Happy with Him Staying