Gerry is having a conflict with his father. In talking to his best friend about this conflict he says: "I've learned to just let this one go and not talk about it with him. This let's us talk without all the emotion and strife." Gerry's comment suggests that he is relying n which of the following approaches in addressing the conflict with his father?
A) moving slowly through differentiation of the conflict
B) successfully turning towards an integration phase of the conflict
C) avoiding differentiation of the conflict
D) engaging with differentiation of the conflict
E) personalizing the conflict to heighten differences

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Gerry's approach of not talking about the conflict to avoid emotion and strife suggests he is avoiding differentiation of the conflict, where differentiation involves openly discussing and exploring differences.

Gerry Is Having a Conflict with His Father