A Hostage Is Most Likely to Survive a Hostage Situation

question 32

Multiple Choice

A hostage is most likely to survive a hostage situation if she

• A) plays the subordinate role and not attract attention to oneself.
• B) attempts to reason with the hostage takers.
• C) becomes assertive and argumentative.
• D) pleads for mercy.

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Definitions:

Eye Contact

A form of nonverbal communication that occurs when two individuals look directly into each other's eyes.

Simulating Anger

The act of pretending or mimicking the emotional state of anger, often used in psychological studies or acting.

Positive Feelings

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Prefrontal Cortex

A region of the brain involved in decision making, cognitive behavior, and personality expression.