Eileen wants to break up with Kobi, but doesn't have the heart to tell him, so she starts constantly criticizing him. Eileen secretly hopes that Kobi will take the hint and ask to end their relationship. Eileen's approach is an example of the indirect strategy of __________.

A. cost escalation
B. withdrawal
C. pseudo-de-escalation
D. negative identity management


Answer: A

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