Lisa and Andrew Tried Without Success to Reach a Divorce

question 37

Multiple Choice

Lisa and Andrew tried without success to reach a divorce settlement on their own.Lisa suggested that they sell the house and split the proceeds.Andrew thinks this is a terrible idea,but when a divorce mediator suggests the same thing,he agrees.What best accounts for this change?

• A)The mediator has convinced Andrew to trust her.
• B)The mediator has imposed this resolution on Lisa and Andrew.
• C)The mediator appears to be a neutral third party.
• D)The mediator convinces Andrew that the proposal will benefit him more than Lisa.

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