Several weeks into the semester, Harper decided it was time to have a conversation with her roommates about household chores. Harper wanted everyone to take turns doing dishes, but Zoey said she didn't want to have to keep track of whose turn it was. Zoey suggested that everyone should just stick with the original plan, which was that everyone would wash their own dishes. Even though Zoey had
been the one leaving her dirty dishes in the sink, Harper agreed to go along with Zoey's suggestion because she didn't want Zoey to be upset. Which conflict style was Harper using?
a. avoiding
b. accommodating
c. compromising
d. collaborating
b. People who use an accommodating style are more concerned for others than they
are for themselves, so they will yield to others, passively accepting others' decisions, and neglect to make
their own needs a priority.
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b. Cosmetic surgery is sought only by women. c. Cosmetic surgery can be a problem because body ideals can change over time. d. Excessive concern about appearance is healthy and normal. e. Only the wealthy consider cosmetic surgery.
Explain the persuasive approach regarding a question of policy. Include discussion of the three considerations a speaker usually focuses on when discussing a question of policy.
What will be an ideal response?