Alice's three children are driving her crazy. They are constantly squabbling, calling one another names, and generally tormenting one another. To preserve what's left of her sanity, Alice has decided to try to convince the youngsters to get along. She promises them that she will take them to a funny movie if they will work together to clean their playroom in under thirty minutes. Which of the preconditions for reducing conflict does this illustrate?
A. one-on-one interactions between in-group and out-group members and an informal setting
B. the reduction of frustration and a common goal
C. a neutral setting and role differentiation
D. interdependence and a common goal
Answer: D. interdependence and a common goal
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