Which strategy is designed to decrease international tensions by gradually giving concessions to gain reciprocal concessions?

• A. Motivation
• B. Grit
• C. Drive-Reduction Theory
• D. Self Fulfilling Prophecy

Answer: (B)

GRIT, or Graduated and Reciprocated Initiatives in Tension Reduction, is the diplomacy strategy described. It aims to lower international tensions by taking gradual steps—making small concessions to show peaceful intent and invite reciprocity from the other side. The idea is that these staged concessions signal goodwill, prompting the adversary to respond in kind and gradually de-escalate the conflict. This approach contrasts with other concepts: motivation is simply the drive to act, grit is persistent perseverance toward long-term goals, Drive-Reduction Theory explains reducing physiological arousal from needs, and a self-fulfilling prophecy occurs when beliefs help bring about the expected outcomes.