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Conflict Resolution and Decision-Making Skills Answers

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When dealing with social situations and peer pressure, which is a primary reason a person would be reluctant to report a negative incident?

A
concern about losing friends
B
concern about drawing attention
C
concern over negotiation skills
D
concern about financial consequences
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Manuel and a colleague are working on a project together. Manuel wants to do the project one way and the colleague wants to do it another.Being the lead on the project, how can Manuel best respond assertively?

A
Manuel says the other person’s ideas are better.
B
Manuel says the other person’s ideas are too ridiculous to use.
C
Manuel says he will take the suggestions under consideration.
D
Manuel says, sarcastically, that the other person has such good ideas.
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In which situation is peer pressure harder to resist because of the need for a quick decision?

A
A friend invites someone to a party a few days away.
B
A student asks her partner to cheat during a test.
C
A girlfriend wants her boyfriend to go to the same college.
D
A person tells a friend they should try out for the play next month.
4

Which skill is part of healthy communication?

A
listening actively
B
avoiding eye contact
C
speaking aggressively
D
using crossed arms while talking
5

How can friends best counteract the negative influence of peer pressure?

A
by being assertive
B
by being supportive of positive behaviors
C
by being humorous
D
by being quiet and submissive
6

Khalil’s friend stole money and is pressuring him not to report it. Khalil realizes that his choices are to turn his friend in or keep quiet.What is the next step in his decision-making process?

A
Go to the guidance counselor and report the theft.
B
Decide to report the theft to the guidance counselor.
C
Think about how his decision to report affected his friend.
D
Consider the consequences of reporting or remaining silent.
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How does adding an adult mediator improve a tense situation?

A
It prevents any negative impact on peer relationships.
B
It improves the odds of a peaceful resolution.
C
It allows individuals to use their refusal skills.
D
It makes underage individuals leave the area.
8

Which is an example of a risky situation?

A
being bullied at school
B
taking a difficult exam
C
chatting online with a friend
D
having a disagreement with friends
9

Jason’s friends want him to drag race the car next to him. What is one of his immediate choices?

A
seek new friendships
B
use another car
C
ask someone else to drive
D
suggest an alternative
10

Which situation requires immediate assistance from a trusted adult?

A
Maria is not speaking to Molly because Molly kissed Maria’s boyfriend.
B
Cho has threatened to beat up Pat if he does not share his homework.
C
Anders is jealous because Eliot made the baseball team and he did not.
D
Jill and Elise are arguing because they are presidents of opposing political clubs.
11

Alonso’s friends want him to drop out of school and go to Mexico. Which scenario is an example of using mediation to counteract peer pressure?

A
Ask a mutually trusted friend or family member to step in and help weigh the pros and cons.
B
Suggest that he and his friends travel over spring break instead.
C
Politely say no; he does not want to compromise his future goals.
D
Avoid those friends because he cannot resolve the situation.
12

How can friends best counteract the negative influence of peer pressure?

A
by being assertive
B
by being supportive of positive behaviors
C
by being humorous
D
by being quiet and submissive
13

Which skill is part of healthy communication?

A
listening actively
B
avoiding eye contact
C
speaking aggressively
D
using crossed arms while talking
14

Which personal or social condition for an individual makes it harder to resist peer pressure?

A
having many friends
B
using drugs or alcohol
C
having high self-esteem
D
being an aggressive person
15

Who could best help address a dangerous situation at school?

A
friend
B
principal
C
hall monitor
D
peer mediator
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When dealing with social situations and peer pressure, which is a primary reason a person would be reluctant to report a negative incident?

A
concern about losing friends
B
concern about drawing attention
C
concern over negotiation skills
D
concern about financial consequences
17

Which situation requires immediate assistance from a trusted adult?

A
Maria is not speaking to Molly because Molly kissed Maria’s boyfriend.
B
Cho has threatened to beat up Pat if he does not share his homework.
C
Anders is jealous because Eliot made the baseball team and he did not.
D
Jill and Elise are arguing because they are presidents of opposing political clubs.
18

How does adding an adult mediator improve a tense situation?

A
It prevents any negative impact on peer relationships.
B
It improves the odds of a peaceful resolution.
C
It allows individuals to use their refusal skills.
D
It makes underage individuals leave the area.
19

Manuel and a colleague are working on a project together. Manuel wants to do the project one way and the colleague wants to do it another.Being the lead on the project, how can Manuel best respond assertively?

A
Manuel says the other person’s ideas are better.
B
Manuel says the other person’s ideas are too ridiculous to use.
C
Manuel says he will take the suggestions under consideration.
D
Manuel says, sarcastically, that the other person has such good ideas.
20

Everett’s friends want him to use a permanent dye to color his hair. How can Everett use negotiation to counteract the peer pressure?

A
Change the topic so that he has more time to consider his decision.
B
Say that he considered how fun it would be but he just cannot do it.
C
Suggest that he use a temporary hair dye to color his hair instead.
D
Tell his uncle about the situation and explain that he does not want to.

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