The Presence of Third Parties Usually ________

Multiple Choice

The presence of third parties usually ________.

A) escalates the tension in negotiation situations, if the initial parties believe that third parties will favor their own position
B) escalates the tension in negotiation situations, if the initial parties believe third parties will not favor the other party's position
C) defuses the tension in negotiation situations, if third parties believe that the initial parties will favor their own position
D) defuses the tension in negotiation situations, if third parties believe that the initial parties will not favor their own position