Which of the following represents an attempt to save face in a conflict?

A. A person who no longer feels comfortable with an earlier position chooses to stay with it, even in light of new information.
B. A person de-escalates a conflict situation because he or she has high self-esteem.
C. A person refuses support from outside parties when he or she feels unjustly treated.
D. A person involved in a conflict focuses more on topic goals than relational or identity goals.
E. A person acknowledges that a conflict exists over which he or she does not have complete control.


Answer: A

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