Question

what may be one of the advantages of the passage of time in a hostage situation?
a increase emotionalism
b allow for intelligence gathering
c increase rapport with the hostages
d reduce rapport with the hostage taker

Explanation:

• Option A: Increase emotionalism is not an advantage. Hostage situations are already tense, and more emotionalism would complicate matters.
• Option B: As time passes, law - enforcement or relevant parties can gather more intelligence about the hostage - taker's demands, mental state, and the layout of the situation. This helps in formulating a better response strategy.
• Option C: Rapport with hostages is not typically built over time in a hostage situation in a way that is an advantage. The focus is on resolving the situation, not on building relationships with hostages in this context.
• Option D: Rapport with the hostage - taker (to some extent, for negotiation purposes) might be more relevant. Reducing rapport with the hostage - taker is not an advantage as it could make negotiations more difficult.

Answer:

B. allow for intelligence gathering