Candice and Phil are arguing about his purchase of costly season tickets for his favorite team. While Phil is trying to explain why he made the purchase, Candace interrupts him by saying, "This would give us a down payment on a new car!" She is using which type of power play?
A) nobody upstairs
B) you owe me
C) thought stopper
D) metaphor

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Candace is using a "thought stopper" by interrupting Phil's explanation with a statement that is meant to end the discussion abruptly, shifting focus to her perspective without considering his.

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