Question

Abdul is trying to decide whether to tell his friend Tom that his jokes about Abdul’s name hurt his feelings, even if Tom says, "just joking.” Who could assist Abdul in making this decision? Check all that apply.

family members
a mutual friend who laughs at the jokes
a youth leader
a school guidance counselor
a trusted friend

Answer 1

- family members ✔
- a youth leader ✔
- a school guidance counselor ✔
- a trusted friend ✔

Not a mutual friend who laughs at the jokes — they’re reinforcing the behavior and aren’t likely to help Abdul address it.