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A. a conversation to establish interpersonal rapport between two individuals
B. a divisive conversation between two people who may or may not know each other
C. the ideas, testimony, conclusions or judgments of witnesses or recognized authorities
D. a carefully planned question-and-answer session aimed at gathering information


Answer: D

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