Question

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jackie went to a party with rosa. rosa drove but then used inhalants at the
party. she is not safe to drive. as the party dies down, she tells jackie that its
time to go.

which is the best example of assertive refusal jackie could use to keep
herself safe?

a. jackie stands up straight, shakes her head, and firmly says no.
she then calls her older brother to pick her up.

b. jackie looks away and says no every time rosa tells her to get in
the car. jackie tells her she still wants to stay at the party

c. jackie stands up straight and shakes her head, but then she gets
in the car and lets rosa drive her home anyway.

d. jackie looks away and firmly says no at first, but later she gets in
the car and lets rosa drive her home.

Explanation:

To determine the best assertive refusal, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Jackie uses a firm non - verbal (standing straight, shaking head) and verbal ("no") refusal, then takes a proactive step (calling her brother) to ensure safety. This shows assertiveness and a plan for safety.
• Option B: Looking away is not assertive body language, and wanting to stay at the party is not related to the safety concern of Rosa driving while intoxicated.
• Option C: Even though she initially refuses, she gets in the car, which goes against keeping herself safe.
• Option D: She initially refuses but then gets in the car, so she doesn't effectively keep herself safe.

Answer:

A. Jackie stands up straight, shakes her head, and firmly says no. She then calls her older brother to pick her up.