Peer Mediation Can Often Be Effective in Resolving Student Conflicts

question 67

Multiple Choice

Peer mediation can often be effective in resolving student conflicts, but it isn't suitable for every occasion.In which one of the following situations is peer mediation most likely to be effective in resolving a conflict between students?

• A)Susan says that she hates Peter because he belongs to a different racial group than she does.
• B)After Samuel acknowledges that he is gay, Roy consistently calls him insulting names.
• C)Martin tells Maria Elena, whose family has recently immigrated from Nicaragua, "You and your family should go home.We don't want you here!"
• D)Rachel and Tessa disagree about how much time each of them should be able to spend using the class computer.

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