Question

Which statement describes one characteristic of a productive formal discussion?

It allows one participant to do the majority of the talking.
It encourages listening and responding to different viewpoints.
It places a limit on the number of viewpoints shared by participants.
It emphasizes listening rather than responding to others.

Answer 1

It encourages listening and responding to different viewpoints.

A productive formal discussion involves active listening and thoughtful responses so participants engage with and build on each other's ideas.