Question 1

The role of the negotiator is to be a long-term caregiver to hostages suffering from PTSD.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

As the hostage situation progresses, the Stockholm Syndrome becomes less of a survival reaction and more of a(n) :

Accepted Answer

A)   Coping and adaptation response
B)   Anger and frustration response
C)   Negative feeling response
D)   All of the aboveE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 3

Even following their release, the ex-hostages can remain victim to the psychological reaction of captivity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The text cited that _______ percent of hostages may hallucinate due to the stress of the situation.

Accepted Answer

A)   10
B)   25
C)   75
D)   80E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 5

Which personality type is motivated by a need for perfection and social acceptance?

Accepted Answer

A)   The dependent personality
B)   The narcissistic personality
C)   The avoidant personality
D)   The compulsive personalityE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

In true hostage incidents, hostages are leverage

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of these reactions is considered a negative defense mechanism?

Accepted Answer

A)   Intellectualization
B)   Counter-phobic reaction
C)   Humor
D)   Creative elaborationE) None of the above
F) A) and B) B

Question 8

This is a defense mechanism whereby the hostage removes the emotional components of captivity, and uses reason and logic to understand what is happening and what is likely to happen in the future.

Accepted Answer

A)   Counter-phobic reaction
B)   Humor
C)   Creative elaboration
D)   IntellectualizationE) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 9

Research has shown that people who are held hostage for as little as _________ hours suffer the aftereffects of trauma.

Accepted Answer

A)   Eight
B)   Four
C)   Twelve
D)   Twenty-fourE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 10

According to Stockholm Syndrome theory, with time, individual autonomy disappears and is replaced by:

Accepted Answer

A)   Fearful leadership
B)   Small group clustering
C)   Group cohesiveness
D)   Hostage-taker reasoningE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 11

Non-hostage incidents are usually _________________ incidents.

Accepted Answer

A)   Accidental
B)   Victimless
C)   Domestic
D)   RandomE) A) and D)
F) All of the above C

Question 12

Removing the emotional content of captivity is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)   Rationalization
B)   Controlling emotions
C)   Role rehearsal
D)   Relinquishing controlE) C) and D)
F) None of the above A

Question 13

________________ is when the hostage uses innovation to continually shift and alter his or her behavior, adjusting to the situation as it evolves and develops.

Accepted Answer

A)   Coping
B)   Genius
C)   Humor
D)   FlowingE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 14

Part of the negotiator's job is to ______________ the hostage for the hostage taker.

Accepted Answer

A)   Objectify
B)   Impersonate
C)   Direct
D)   PersonalizeE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 15

According to the authors, during a hostage situation, hostages see themselves as _______

Accepted Answer

A)   Leverage
B)   Disposable
C)   Victims of circumstance
D)   None of the aboveE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 16

How many components to Stockholm Syndrome were discussed in the text?

Accepted Answer

A)   One
B)   Two
C)   Three
D)   FourE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 17

The risk of injury and death is greater in which type of incidents?

Accepted Answer

A)   True hostage incidents
B)   Non-hostage incidents
C)   Semi-hostage incidents
D)   None of the aboveE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 18

Which of these is a common manifestation of PTSD?

Accepted Answer

A)   Increased anxiety levels
B)   Insecurity in one's ability to think and function in the world
C)   Increase or decrease in aggression
D)   All of the aboveE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 19

A hostage is traumatized and made to feel powerless and ____________ on/of the hostage taker.

Accepted Answer

A)   Independent
B)   In charge
C)   Demanding
D)   DependentE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 20

To prevent long-term effects of Stockholm Syndrome, a(n)  _____________ with hostages can reduce the time to minutes in most cases.

Accepted Answer

A)   Emotional debriefing
B)   Emotionless debriefing
C)   Pep-talk
D)   Strategic debriefingE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Exam 9: Crisis Management: Hostage Dynamics

The role of the negotiator is to be a long-term caregiver to hostages suffering from PTSD.

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As the hostage situation progresses, the Stockholm Syndrome becomes less of a survival reaction and more of a(n) :

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Even following their release, the ex-hostages can remain victim to the psychological reaction of captivity.

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The text cited that _______ percent of hostages may hallucinate due to the stress of the situation.

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Which personality type is motivated by a need for perfection and social acceptance?

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In true hostage incidents, hostages are leverage

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Which of these reactions is considered a negative defense mechanism?

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This is a defense mechanism whereby the hostage removes the emotional components of captivity, and uses reason and logic to understand what is happening and what is likely to happen in the future.

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Research has shown that people who are held hostage for as little as _________ hours suffer the aftereffects of trauma.

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According to Stockholm Syndrome theory, with time, individual autonomy disappears and is replaced by:

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Non-hostage incidents are usually _________________ incidents.

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Removing the emotional content of captivity is known as:

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________________ is when the hostage uses innovation to continually shift and alter his or her behavior, adjusting to the situation as it evolves and develops.

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Part of the negotiator's job is to ______________ the hostage for the hostage taker.

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According to the authors, during a hostage situation, hostages see themselves as _______

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How many components to Stockholm Syndrome were discussed in the text?

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The risk of injury and death is greater in which type of incidents?

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Which of these is a common manifestation of PTSD?

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A hostage is traumatized and made to feel powerless and ____________ on/of the hostage taker.

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To prevent long-term effects of Stockholm Syndrome, a(n) _____________ with hostages can reduce the time to minutes in most cases.

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