Hostage Negotiation

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1. A strength that I have relating to hostage negotiations is the ability to speak slowly and calmly. I would also be able to avoid profanity and match the vocabulary of the hostage taker. A weakness I would have relating to hostage negotiations is strategically choosing my words to focus on the hostage taker. “Hostage Negotiations,” (http://www.policeone.com/standoff/articles/1247470-Hostage-negotiations-Psychological-strategies-for-resolving-crises/)
2. One thing I learned from the video is that force should be the last alternative and should only be used when there is no other choice. Active listening skills should be used first as well as bargaining.
3. One thing I learned from the Conflict Style self-assessment is that my style of conflict

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