Which of the Following Negotiator Statements Would Seem Best for a Hostage

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which of the following negotiator statements would seem best for a hostage taker diagnosed as a paranoid schizophrenic?

• A)Yes,I can hear the voice too and it really is foul-mouthed.
• B)​Look,I know you're really hurting,but there really aren't any little brimstone demons in here so let's get you some help.
• C)​It must be really difficult to get any sleep at all when you're frightened to death that those giant roaches will come back.
• D)OK ! I really do understand that the medicine makes you feel bad,but do you really want to get shot out here when you're acting crazy?

---

Definitions:

Masseter Muscle

A facial muscle that plays a major role in the chewing of solid foods, connecting the lower jawbone to the cheekbone.

Orbicularis Oris

A complex of muscles in the face that encircles the mouth, controlling movements like closing or puckering the lips.

Buccinator

A muscle of the cheek that acts to compress the cheek against the teeth and is used in blowing and sucking motions.

Medial Excursion

Medial excursion is the movement of a body part toward the median plane of the body, often used to describe movements of the jaw or limbs.