When one individual upset with another pretends that everything is fine, and at the same time, punishes the other person in a secretive way, that individual is using the __________ conflict style.
A) compromise
B) passive-aggressive
C) accommodating
D) avoiding

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The passive-aggressive conflict style is characterized by an individual expressing their negative feelings in an indirect way rather than openly addressing the issue. This can include pretending everything is fine while subtly punishing the other person, which aligns with the behavior described in the question.

When One Individual Upset with Another Pretends That Everything Is