Communications through bystanders may occur

A) as an explicit and conscious tactic to exert influence on the other party.
B) as an effort to build alliances and support for one's own position.
C) as a result of the natural tendency for conflict to proliferate and envelop innocent bystanders.
D) as a manipulation by an agent to undermine the other party's position.
E) All of the above are examples of communications through bystanders.

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Kiara Wilson · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : E, Explanation :  All of the options given are possible reasons for communications through bystanders. It can be a deliberate tactic to influence the other party or build alliances, or it may occur unintentionally as conflict spreads to involve those who are not directly involved. It could also be a manipulation by an agent to undermine the other party's position, which can happen in certain situations. Therefore, all of the choices are plausible reasons for communication through bystanders.

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