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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 scenario would be:

  1. Explain your viewpoint, and give a fact to support your opinion.
  2. Ask your peers to explain their reasoning, listen closely, and respond with your view.
  3. Look at your notes to find an example that shows why you disagree.

These strategies encourage open dialogue, respect differing opinions, and provide a constructive basis for discussion, rather than shutting down the conversation or dismissing others' contributions.