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You are participating in a group discussion. Several peers have spoken before you, and you completely disagree with them.

Which ways would be a positive approach for responding? Check all that apply.

Tell the other participants that they do not know what they are talking about.
Ask the moderator to stop the others from talking since they have no evidence.
Explain your viewpoint, and give a fact to support your opinion.
Ask your peers to explain their reasoning, listen closely, and respond with your view.
Look at your notes to find an example that shows why you disagree.

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The positive approaches for responding in this situation would be:

  1. Explain your viewpoint, and give a fact to support your opinion. - This approach allows you to present your perspective clearly and back it up with evidence, fostering a constructive discussion.

  2. Ask your peers to explain their reasoning, listen closely, and respond with your view. - This demonstrates an openness to understanding others' perspectives, encourages dialogue, and can lead to a more collaborative discussion.

  3. Look at your notes to find an example that shows why you disagree. - Referring to specific examples can strengthen your argument and provide a basis for your disagreement, making your contribution more credible.

The other two options (telling participants they do not know what they are talking about and asking the moderator to stop others from talking) are not positive approaches and likely to create conflict or disengagement.