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Which tactic can defuse tension in a conversation before it becomes overheated?
Which tactic can defuse tension in a conversation before it becomes overheated?
- Dismissing the other person's point of view
- Interrupting the other person
- Responding in a rational way without saying something rash or hurtful (correct)
- Avoiding the conversation altogether
Finding common ground can help a conversation maintain its civility or bring a conversation back to a shared understanding. What is one way to find common ground?
Finding common ground can help a conversation maintain its civility or bring a conversation back to a shared understanding. What is one way to find common ground?
- Ignoring the other person's point of view
- Agreeing with everything the other person says
- Avoiding any controversial topics
- Speaking specifically to a point the other person has made that you agree with (correct)
What should you do if a person in the conversation teaches you something?
What should you do if a person in the conversation teaches you something?
- Dismiss their knowledge
- Avoid engaging in further conversation
- Note any points that the person made in the conversation that taught you something (correct)
- Ignore their point
Why is it important to stay calm in a conversation about controversial topics?
Why is it important to stay calm in a conversation about controversial topics?
What is one broad topic that can be used to find common ground in a conversation?
What is one broad topic that can be used to find common ground in a conversation?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended approach to maintaining a respectful and open conversation?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended approach to maintaining a respectful and open conversation?
What is one potential consequence if students feel judged or afraid to express their opinions in a classroom discussion?
What is one potential consequence if students feel judged or afraid to express their opinions in a classroom discussion?
What is the purpose of asking genuine questions in a conversation?
What is the purpose of asking genuine questions in a conversation?
Why is it important for students to encounter opinions that are significantly different from their own?
Why is it important for students to encounter opinions that are significantly different from their own?
What is the main purpose of a classroom discussion?
What is the main purpose of a classroom discussion?
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