Analyze the following statements and choose the correct option. Statement 1: Negotiators should ensure that they do not focus on a single issue during negotiations. Statement 2: Negotiations centered on a particular problem are purely fixed-sum.
A) Statement 2 is true but statement 1 is false.
B) Statement 1 and statement 2 are true but statement 2 does not explain statement 1.
C) Statement 1 is true but statement 2 is false.
D) Statement 1 and statement 2 are true and statement 2 explains statement 1.

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Statement 1 is true because negotiators should consider all relevant issues to reach a comprehensive agreement. Statement 2 is also true because negotiations focused on a specific problem have a limited scope for compromise. Statement 2 explains statement 1 by indicating that focusing on a single issue can limit the potential for a mutually beneficial outcome.

Analyze the Following Statements and Choose the Correct Option