John, as a third party conflict resolution participant, tells a joke at the beginning of a meeting with Jill and Anthony, who are in the process of a nasty fight over a work related issue.  John is using which kind of tactic?

A. procedural
B. nondirective
C. directive
D. reflexive


Answer: D

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