Idris has indicated to you that he often uses force to resolve conflicts. Advise Idris on communication strategies that he can use to resolve conflicts better.

What will be an ideal response?

The ideal answer should include:
- Idris should consider the value of talking and listening. He should be willing to explain what he thinks the problem is about and listen to what the other person says about the problem.
- Idris should talk about what he wants and listen to what the other person wants.
- Idris should talk over possible solutions and listen to the proposed solutions of the other person.
- Idris should talk about the conflict in a logical sequence, from understanding the nature and causes of the conflict through putting a solution into operation.

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Which of the following is NOT a level of interpersonal confirmation?

a. ethnocentrism b. recognition c. endorsement d. acknowledgment e. all of the above are levels of confirmation or disconfirmation

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