Question

Which action would most likely help group discussion participants work toward discussion goals?

connecting their ideas to others’ ideas
focusing mostly on opinions
speaking most of the time instead of listening
agreeing with what everyone says

Answer 1

Connecting their ideas to others’ ideas.

Reason: It builds on what’s already been said, creates coherence, helps the group synthesize information, and moves the discussion toward shared goals. The other options either shut down critical thinking (agreeing with everything), dominate the conversation (speaking most of the time), or limit development (focusing only on opinions).