What Is a Talking Circle?​

question 64

Multiple Choice

What is a Talking Circle?​

• A)​a belief that if aggrieved parties come together in a circle and smoke peace pipes, all disputes are resolved automatically
• B)​a means of mediating between two parties and developing a fair sense of formal coercion within the society
• C)​a form of dispute resolution that has been developed by Ury to foster greater interaction and understanding among disputing parties
• D)​a practice in which disputing parties come together in a circle to express concerns to each other free of interruption

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Definitions:

Anxiety

A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome, often reflecting a concern about future events.

Psychopathology

The study of mental disorders, including their symptoms, causes, and treatment, focusing on abnormal behavior and psychological functioning.

Aversive Feelings

Negative feelings that often lead to avoidance behavior, these can include emotions such as disgust, fear, or hatred towards specific stimuli or situations.

Habituation

The process of becoming accustomed to a stimulus or environment over time, leading to a decrease in responsiveness.