Recent Research Investigating What Characteristics Make an Individual More Likely

Recent research investigating what characteristics make an individual more likely to de-escalate from a course of action concluded:

A) high self-esteem individuals were more likely to de-escalate
B) the opportunity to affirm an important value resulted in de-escalation
C) individuals with an external locus of control were more likely to de-escalate
D) both high self-esteem individuals were more likely to de-escalate and the opportunity to affirm an important value resulted in de-escalation