Jeff and Randall have been fighting a lot over a project that their department has been working on. At the company Christmas party, Jeff chats with another coworker named Sue. He tells her that Randall has been impossible to work with, mostly because Randall is careless and untrustworthy. Jeff suggests to Sue that she apply for a transfer into his department, so that he can work with someone he trusts. Jeff reveals that he and Randall find it nearly impossible to communicate with one another. Which of the following explains why Sue feels the conflict is at the tension stage?
A) Jeff has become aware that he finds Randall difficult to work with!
B) Jeff is feeling uncomfortable about his working relationship with Randall.
C) Jeff is minimizing his negative interactions with Randall.
D) Jeff is attributing negative traits to Randall following their fight.