What Was the Main Purpose of the Secret Societies in West

question 15

Multiple Choice

What was the main purpose of the secret societies in West and Central Africa?

• A)priests who were responsible for religious sacrifices and appeasing the gods
• B)groups of teenagers of about the same age in the village
• C)determined descent and rights through mother's lineage
• D)male-dominated associations who served the role of enforcing law
• E)determined descent and rights through the father's lineage

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A method of negotiation that focuses on interests rather than positions, aiming to find mutually beneficial outcomes by separating people from the problem, focusing on interests, inventing options for mutual gain, and using objective criteria.

Objective Criteria

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Demand-withdrawal

A communication pattern where one partner demands or pressures, while the other partner withdraws or avoids confrontation.

Compliance Gaining

Taking persuasive actions to get others to comply with our goals.