Which move turns a discussion away from the claim and toward a personal attack?

• Asking which evidence supports the claim being discussed
• Mocking someone's motives instead of discussing the claim
• Explaining how the proposed policy could affect the group

Before responding to someone's view in a safe discussion, what helps you understand it fairly?

• Restate their view in your own words and invite corrections
• Prepare your reply while they speak and skip any qualifying details
• Assume their position from one phrase and answer without checking

You must keep discussing a disagreement even when the other person threatens you.

Two people disagree about a factual claim. Which move helps them test their reasons?

• Ask what evidence would change each view, and state your own test
• List unrelated past mistakes until the other person gives up the discussion
• Repeat a slogan more often without checking whether its claim is supported

Jo confirms that your summary is accurate but remains upset and disagrees. Which conclusion is supported?

• Jo's reaction proves the summary was inaccurate, even though Jo accepted it
• An accurate summary can help, but does not promise calm or agreement
• The summary means Jo now agrees, even though Jo says the disagreement remains

After mocking a friend in front of a group, which statement takes responsibility and offers a repair?

• I'm sorry if my joke upset you. Everyone was laughing, so I think we should forget it.
• I'm sorry you disliked my joke. I was tired, so I need you to stop being upset with me.
• I'm sorry I mocked you. That was hurtful. I'll tell the group I should not have said it.

Priya claimed the club had never asked members about meeting times. A dated survey and its responses show that it did. What should she do?

• Keep saying no survey happened so the group will not notice her claim has changed
• Acknowledge the survey, thank the person, and revise her claim
• Change the subject before anyone can discuss what the survey shows about her claim

Ana says, 'Try phone-free lunches for one week, then ask students what they think.' Ken replies, 'You want to ban phones at school forever.' What should Ken correct?

• His summary: Ana proposed a short trial, not a permanent school-wide ban
• Ana's motives: a short trial proves she secretly wants a permanent school-wide ban
• The topic: asking students what they think means Ana has already changed her mind