Question 1

What is Dynamic Inactivity?

Accepted Answer

Dynamic Inactivity involves deliberately slowing down the incident to allow time for the emotions and anxiety of the involved parties to decrease, facilitating a more rational and peaceful resolution.

Question 2

In negotiations, it is accepted that there are three ways of settling conflict win/win, win/lose, and:

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Avoidance is a way of settling conflict in which both parties avoid dealing with the issue directly.

Question 3

What is the primary goal in hostage negotiations?

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The primary goal in hostage negotiations is the preservation of life, ensuring the safety and survival of hostages and others involved.

Question 4

What is the difference between a hostage situation and a kidnapping?

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Question 5

One of the earliest hostage negotiation incidents in the United States involved who?

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Question 6

What is an expressive demand?

Accepted Answer

The need to express intense emotion is an expressive demand.

Question 7

The linear model of negotiating means that.

Accepted Answer

Negotiations are conducted, and if they are not resulting in surrender, then a tactical plan for resolution is used.

Question 8

What is a substantive demand?

Accepted Answer

A substantive demand involves something tangible, such as money, goods, or services, rather than abstract concepts like promises or freedom.

Question 9

What was the most serious flaw in the two Russian hostage incidents discussed, according to Dolnik and Fitzgerald?

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A lack of communication was the most serious flaw in the two Russian hostage incidents discussed, according to Dolnik and Fitzgerald.

Question 10

What is the paralleled model of negotiating?

Accepted Answer

The paralleled model of negotiating involves conducting the tactical planning and negotiations simultaneously, allowing for a more integrated and flexible approach to achieving the negotiation objectives.

Question 11

What does SAFE stand for?

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SAFE stands for Substantive demands, Attunement, Face, Emotion. This acronym is used in various contexts, including negotiation and communication strategies, to outline important components of interaction and understanding.

Question 12

What is the success rate of negotiations?

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Question 13

What major event triggered the formation of negotiators in policing?

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The Munich Olympics in 1972, where terrorists took Israeli athletes hostage, highlighted the need for skilled negotiators in handling such crises, leading to the development of negotiation tactics in policing.

Question 14

What is Stockholm Syndrome?

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Question 15

What incident brought about the subject of Suicide by Cop?

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The term "Suicide by Cop" was first used to describe an incident in Rochester, New York, in 1981, where a man deliberately provoked police officers into killing him.

Question 16

According to the text, what is an app that would possibly aid in a crisis negotiation?

Accepted Answer

All of the options listed could potentially aid in a crisis negotiation. Mapping apps can help understand the geography of the area involved, note-taking apps can be used to keep track of important information and developments, and local news apps can provide real-time updates on the situation.

Question 17

Which agency led the way in negotiation training, establishing it as a legitimate police strategy?

Accepted Answer

The FBI led the way in negotiation training, establishing it as a legitimate and critical strategy in law enforcement. They developed negotiation techniques and training programs that are widely used by police departments across the United States and internationally.

Question 18

Why would law enforcement negotiators want correctional officers working with them on a prison hostage/barricade suspect situation?

Accepted Answer

Correctional officers are familiar with the prison environment, language, and specific negotiation protocols, which can be crucial in resolving hostage or barricade situations effectively.

Question 19

What is one difficulty that negotiators have with school shooting situations?

Accepted Answer

The primary difficulty negotiators face with school shooting situations is that the incident is often over before they arrive, limiting their ability to intervene or negotiate.

Question 20

What percentage of calls involving hostages did negotiators get in the 15 largest cities in the U.S. over a five-year span?

Accepted Answer

18% of calls involving hostages were received by negotiators in the 15 largest cities in the U.S. over a five-year span.

Quiz 1: Crisis Management: History and Overview