The Quality of a Discussion Often Depends on How Closely

question 14

Short Answer

The quality of a discussion often depends on how closely the parties attend to the same issue. For the passage below, determine whether the speakers are clearly disputing the same issue, or whether somebody is missing the point.
A: Most cases of date rape happen when the couple has been drinking. That's another good reason for getting booze off the campus.
B: Yes, well, most of the cases of date rape happen because the girl is encouraging the guy and he just goes with it.

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Definitions:

Positive Feelings

encompass emotions and sentiments that are uplifting, joyous, or gratifying, contributing to an overall sense of well-being.

Facial Expressions

Visual cues expressed by the muscles in the face conveying emotions, social information, or reactions to stimuli.

Paul Ekman

A psychologist who is best known for his work on the facial expressions of emotion and their relation to our feelings.

Perception of Risk

An individual's assessment and understanding of the potential dangers or threats associated with a particular action or situation.