Conflict Resolution and Decision-Making Skills Answers

10 verified answers1 views
1
Free Preview

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
2
Free Preview

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.
3

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.
4

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
5

Who could best help address a dangerous situation at school?

A
friend
B
principal
C
hall monitor
D
peer mediator
6

Which skill is part of healthy communication?

A
listening actively
B
avoiding eye contact
C
speaking aggressively
D
using crossed arms while talking
7

What is conflict resolution?

A
making a resolution to avoid disagreements
B
finding a peaceful solution to a disagreement
C
creating relationships without disagreements
D
avoiding individuals with whom one disagrees
8

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
9

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.
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.

Did you find these answers helpful?