Author Question: Studies of hostage negotiations indicate that they tend to follow a common cycle a. Both sides ... (Read 25 times)

wrbasek0 · **on:** Aug 25, 2018

Studies of hostage negotiations indicate that they tend to follow a common cycle

a. Both sides first establish the give-and-take rules of debate and negotiation.
b. Both parties will make exaggerated demands.
c. There is a period of withdrawal and a return to negotiations with more moderate demands.
d. Both parties will make exaggerated demands, and there is a period of withdrawal and a return to negotiations with more moderate demands.

Question 2

The goals of hostage negotiation are to

a. open communication lines and reduce stress and tension.
b. build rapport, obtain intelligence, and stall for time.
c. allow hostage takers to express emotion, and establish a problem-solving atmosphere
d. All of the above