Kimberly is irritated that Julia left and borrowed her sweater without asking. Kimberly then plays the stereo loudly when Julia is trying to talk on the phone. This is an example of __________.
A) offensive climate
B) acknowledgment
C) defensive climate
D)covert conflict
E) overt conflict

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Kimberly's actions are an example of covert conflict because she is expressing her irritation indirectly by playing the stereo loudly, rather than addressing the issue directly with Julia.

Kimberly Is Irritated That Julia Left and Borrowed Her Sweater