A Small Group Is Assigned to Research Whether or Not

question 67

Multiple Choice

A small group is assigned to research whether or not capital punishment should be used in Canada. Each pair of the four person group researches the issue, develops a pro or con position, presents their position and evidence to the other pair. They reverse positions and argue for the other perspective. The group collaboratively develops a report that summarizes the best arguments for each side and reaches a consensus. This best describes the use of

• A) a formalized debate.
• B) guided discovery.
• C) structured controversy.
• D) reciprocal questioning.

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Definitions:

Self-Compassion

Being kind to yourself; treating yourself with the same sense of compassion that you would treat others.

Self-Kindness

Treating oneself with understanding and forgiveness, recognizing one's own needs and nurturing one’s wellbeing.

Common Humanity

The awareness that all humans make mistakes.

Mindfulness

The practice of maintaining a nonjudgmental state of heightened or complete awareness of one's thoughts, emotions, or experiences in the present moment.