Advantages of caucusing during the information gathering stage include:

Group of answer choices

A. Providing the mediator an opportunity to cross-examine parties privately and share the mediator's assessment of the case so far

B. Translating toxic statements by the other side and discussing problematic behavior that may be impeding the process of information gathering

C. Creating an expectation of further private dealings with the mediator for the remainder of the process and centralizing all relevant information within the knowledge of one party - the mediator

D. Shifting from direct to indirect hostilities between the disputants, extending the time the mediator can spend getting to know the parties privately, and allowing for a "cooling off" period for the other party, if needed