A technique in which decision makers take the role of their opponent in a conflict situation. Because decision makers might lack awareness about their opponent’s thinking, it may be useful to have the decision makers exchange roles. This might lead to better predictions about their opponent’s behavior (Armstrong 2001a) and to acceptance of these predictions.<o:p></o:p></P>
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   <li>Armstrong, J. S. (2001a), “Role-playing: A method to 
forecast decisions,” in J. S. Armstrong (ed.), <I>Principles of Forecasting</I>. 
Norwell, MA: Kluwer Academic Press.<p>&nbsp;</li>
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