Which of the following statements best characterize the relationship between anxiety and conflict escalation?
A) anxiety prevents rigidity of behavior and conflict escalation
B) differentiation creates anxiety which produces rigidity of behavior and conflict escalation
C) anxiety is a sign that conflict escalation is about to decrease
D) differentiation reduces peoples feelings of anxiety which allows for conflict de-escalation
E) there is no relationship between anxiety and conflict escalation

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Differentiation, or the process of distinguishing oneself from others, can create anxiety. This anxiety can lead to rigidity of behavior, where individuals are less flexible and more likely to stick to their positions, thus contributing to conflict escalation.

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