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graduated reciprocation in tension reduction  

Definition

  • Graduated reciprocation in tension reduction (GRIT) is a behavioral strategy designed to reduce hostilities among conflicting parties. It is a unilateral strategy under which the adopter initiates a system of conciliation and reciprocation and at the same time signals a willingness to cease the process if the other party attempts to exploit the goodwill. [Source: Encyclopedia of Group Processes & Intergroup Relations; Graduated Reciprocation in Tension Reduction]

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