The strategy of Graduated and Reciprocated Initiatives in Tension-Reduction was designed for the purpose of decreasing
A) self-fulfilling prophecies.
B) superordinate goals.
C) the bystander effect.
D) international conflict.

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The strategy of Graduated and Reciprocated Initiatives in Tension-Reduction (GRIT) was developed as a method for reducing international conflict. It involves one side making a small, conciliatory gesture in the hopes that the other side will reciprocate, leading to a pattern of gradually decreasing tensions. GRIT has been used successfully in international conflicts, such as the Cuban Missile Crisis. Therefore, the correct option is D.

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