Question

multiple choice

1. joseph told manuel that he cant wait for his date with jennifer because it is going to be his lucky night. joseph told manuel that jennifer had been hinting all week, by the way she walked and by how she touched him, that she wanted to have sexual intercourse with him. considering josephs comments, what would be an appropriate response from manuel?

a. to remind joseph that if jennifer says no, that is exactly what she means.
b. to confide that there is a quiet, isolated place where they can park on the other side of town.
c. to tell joseph not to believe jennifer if she changes her mind.
d. to encourage joseph to remember to be aggressive and in control.

1. conflicts can be resolved without violence by

a. using the steps of the great decisions model.
b. being respectful, yet assertive.
c. focusing on the real issue.
d. all the above.

1. peer mediation is a type of

a. conflict resolution.
c. peer pressure.
b. great decision making.
d. gangs.

1. tim is new in school and is having trouble making friends. tim is approached and asked to become a member of a gang. what other options should tim consider.

a. joining a school team.
b. talking to a trusted adult.
c. finding a group of peers with similar interests.
d. all the above
e. none of the above

1. jazmine just had a first date with one of the most popular boys at school. she tells you that her date forced her to have sexual intercourse with him after she repeatedly told him no. what would you tell jazmine?

a. he probably didnt mean to do it.
b. she should not tell anyone eles; they wouldnt believe her.
c. she should talk with her parents and inform the police.
d. she should try to get even with him.

Explanation:

1. Only option a emphasizes respecting clear consent, which is the appropriate and responsible response. The other options enable or encourage disregard for boundaries.
2. All listed strategies—using a decision model, respectful assertiveness, focusing on core issues—are valid non-violent conflict resolution methods.
3. Peer mediation is a structured process where peers help resolve disputes, so it falls under conflict resolution.
4. Joining a team, talking to a trusted adult, and finding like-minded peers are all healthy alternatives to joining a gang for making connections.
5. Jazmine experienced sexual assault; the appropriate response is to encourage her to seek support from trusted adults and report the crime to authorities.

Answer:

1. a. To remind Joseph that if Jennifer says no, that is exactly what she means.
2. d. All the above.
3. a. conflict resolution.
4. d. All the above
5. c. She should talk with her parents and inform the police.