Brittney and Kevin Are Having an Argument

Brittney and Kevin are having an argument. Kevin says, "Look, I get where you're coming from. How about if we sit down and figure out a compromise?" Brittney responds to Kevin's statement by looking away from him and preparing to leave the room. On her way out, she calls over her shoulder, "I don't want to talk about this right now." Brittney is using the conflict resolution strategy of _______.

A) assertion
B) partner support
C) avoidance
D) manipulation