A long-held feud between two families, starting with a small conflict and leading to a larger one, would be best described as a(n) _____________.
A) avoidance conflict spiral
B) direct conflict
C) escalatory conflict spiral
D) positive conflict spiral

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The description of a long-held feud escalating from a small conflict to a larger one suggests an escalatory conflict spiral, where the intensity and severity of the conflict increase over time. A avoidance conflict spiral would involve both parties avoiding or withdrawing from the conflict, while a positive conflict spiral would involve constructive conflict resolution leading to increased understanding and cooperation. A direct conflict involves two parties confronting each other openly, which may or may not be the case in a feud that has simmered over time.

A Long-Held Feud Between Two Families, Starting with a Small