Unit 3- Milestone 3 ) Exam Questions
and Correct Solutions
During the iterative process, an "a-ha moment" may occur for either the parties or the conflict resolver,
which often __________ the process. - Correct Answers: speeds up or hastens
Which of the following would be a reason for a mediator to hold a private meeting with a party? -
Correct Answers: To make a process check
Which of the following is a reason that brainstorming requires parties to suspend judgement until they
feel that all possible options have been generated?
To help further clarify or reveal parties' interests
To focus attention, time, and energy on generating as many potential options as possible
To find possible new ideas in options that may seem unfeasible but might be modified to be effective
All of the answer choices are correct. - Correct Answers: All of the answer choices are correct.
Which of the following is a true statement?
A position is the only way for a specific interest to be met.
The interests that underlie parties' positions often conflict with each other.
Parties often leave the positional bargaining process feeling dissatisfied.
Positional bargaining helps parties focus on their common interests. - Correct Answers: Parties often
leave the positional bargaining process feeling dissatisfied.
Which of the following statements is an example of fogging?
"I agree that this trip may not be the best use of my bonus paycheck when I have an opportunity to
increase my savings, but it's been a difficult year, and I feel like I deserve a break."
"Just because you didn't save as much as you hoped you would and now money is tight, doesn't mean
that I'll automatically make the same mistakes as you."
"I understand that you're concerned about me traveling alone. I'll ask around to find a travel companion
or go with a group."
and Correct Solutions
During the iterative process, an "a-ha moment" may occur for either the parties or the conflict resolver,
which often __________ the process. - Correct Answers: speeds up or hastens
Which of the following would be a reason for a mediator to hold a private meeting with a party? -
Correct Answers: To make a process check
Which of the following is a reason that brainstorming requires parties to suspend judgement until they
feel that all possible options have been generated?
To help further clarify or reveal parties' interests
To focus attention, time, and energy on generating as many potential options as possible
To find possible new ideas in options that may seem unfeasible but might be modified to be effective
All of the answer choices are correct. - Correct Answers: All of the answer choices are correct.
Which of the following is a true statement?
A position is the only way for a specific interest to be met.
The interests that underlie parties' positions often conflict with each other.
Parties often leave the positional bargaining process feeling dissatisfied.
Positional bargaining helps parties focus on their common interests. - Correct Answers: Parties often
leave the positional bargaining process feeling dissatisfied.
Which of the following statements is an example of fogging?
"I agree that this trip may not be the best use of my bonus paycheck when I have an opportunity to
increase my savings, but it's been a difficult year, and I feel like I deserve a break."
"Just because you didn't save as much as you hoped you would and now money is tight, doesn't mean
that I'll automatically make the same mistakes as you."
"I understand that you're concerned about me traveling alone. I'll ask around to find a travel companion
or go with a group."
