Structure is important to the mediation process primarily because:

Group of answer choices

A. It induces a sense of optimism on the part of the disputants

B. Spontaneous, raw, and impassioned exchanges are mostly discouraged in mediation

C. Moving from being in conflict to giving up the conflict calls for a methodical and progress-oriented approach

D. A structured process allows for additional negotiation topics to surface beyond the topics identified in the parties' opening statements