Question

how does adding an adult mediator improve a tense situation?
○ it prevents any negative impact on peer relationships.
○ it improves the odds of a peaceful resolution.
○ it allows individuals to use their refusal skills.
○ it makes underage individuals leave the area.

Explanation:

• Option 1: Saying an adult mediator "prevents any negative impact" is too absolute. Mediators aim to help but can't guarantee no negative impact at all.
• Option 2: An adult mediator, with their experience and neutral stance, can facilitate communication between parties in a tense situation, which improves the likelihood of a peaceful resolution. This makes sense as mediators help people talk through issues.
• Option 3: Refusal skills are about an individual saying no to something (like peer pressure), and a mediator's role isn't related to individuals using refusal skills.
• Option 4: A mediator's job isn't to make underage individuals leave the area. Their role is to mediate the situation, not remove people.

Answer:

B. It improves the odds of a peaceful resolution.