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?

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Alice's promise to take the children to a funny movie if they work together to clean their playroom in under thirty minutes illustrates interdependence, as the children must rely on one another to achieve their goal, and a common goal, as they are working towards a shared objective. This can help reduce conflict by promoting cooperation and a sense of shared purpose.

Alice's Three Children Are Driving Her Crazy