Although a polarized world increases the risk for interpersonal conflict, employing a few simple de-escalation strategies can significantly lower the volume in conflict situations.

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The Psychology Behind De-escalation Because escalation is psychologically and emotionally driven, there are many strategies that can be employed to "lower the volume" in an escalating conflict.