In Attempting to Stabilize a Hostage Situation,the Negotiator Should Stay

question 43

Multiple Choice

In attempting to stabilize a hostage situation,the negotiator should stay calm and:

• A)allow the hostage taker to ventilate thoughts and feelings if necessary.
• B)​attempt to carefully enter the "psychological space" of the hostage taker.
• C)​attempt to distract the angry hostage taker by speaking about the negotiator's own personal problems.
• D)allow the hostage taker to escalate their hostility.

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Definitions:

Spatial

Relating to, occupying, or having the character of space, often used in context with one's ability to judge size, distance, or the relationship between objects in space.

Interpersonal

Pertaining to the connections or associations between individuals.

Spatially Analyzing

The process of examining locations, attributes, and relationships through space to understand patterns and trends.

Minimizing Emotions

The process of downplaying or reducing the expression and acknowledgment of one's emotional experiences.