Question
What are the main goals of a discussion? Select all that apply.
1) to win by having the most compelling ideas
2)to use argumentation to support a resolution
3)to share ideas in a civil and democratic environment
4)to reach a consensus about an important topic
5)to employ researched facts to defend a claim and refute counterclaims
1) to win by having the most compelling ideas
2)to use argumentation to support a resolution
3)to share ideas in a civil and democratic environment
4)to reach a consensus about an important topic
5)to employ researched facts to defend a claim and refute counterclaims
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The main goals of a discussion typically include the following:
2) to use argumentation to support a resolution
3) to share ideas in a civil and democratic environment
4) to reach a consensus about an important topic
5) to employ researched facts to defend a claim and refute counterclaims
While "to win by having the most compelling ideas" (1) may be a motivation for some participants, it is generally not an overarching goal of a constructive discussion. Instead, discussions are usually aimed at mutual understanding, collaboration, and the advancement of knowledge or solutions.
2) to use argumentation to support a resolution
3) to share ideas in a civil and democratic environment
4) to reach a consensus about an important topic
5) to employ researched facts to defend a claim and refute counterclaims
While "to win by having the most compelling ideas" (1) may be a motivation for some participants, it is generally not an overarching goal of a constructive discussion. Instead, discussions are usually aimed at mutual understanding, collaboration, and the advancement of knowledge or solutions.