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Peer Mediation Test

Total questions: 35

Worksheet time: 2hrs 2mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

In your own words, what is peer mediation?

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2.

It is very important that every person involved in the mediation process keeps things

a)

quiet

b)

public

c)

confidential

d)

easy

3.

Check ALL that apply: As a peer mediator I should NOT

a)

break up a physical fight

b)

give advice

c)

decide who is right and who is wrong

d)

listen

4.

To be different, opposed, or contradictory: to fail to be in agreement or accord. (Verb) A fight, battle, or struggle, especially a prolonged struggle; strife, controversy, quarrel. This is the definition for

a)

Conflict

b)

Peer Mediation

c)

Sibling Rivalry

d)

Life

5.

Conflict is a natural part of everyday life. It can be healthy or unhealthy for a relationship, it depends on how it is handled. When conflict is handled constructively, it promotes growth and problem-solving.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

The second dimension of conflict is the source of conflict. Which of the following are sources of conflict?

a)

Conflicts over Resources

b)

Conflicts over Values

c)

Conflicts over Psychological Needs

d)

All of the above

7.

The third dimension of conflict analysis involves _____________. They can be trusting or suspicious, friendly or hostile, be equal or power imbalanced.

a)

Siblings

b)

Relationships

c)

Conflict

d)

Presentation

8.

Usually the longer a conflict exists, the more intense and complex it becomes, and therefore, the more difficult to resolve. This is referring to the fourth dimension of conflict analysis. What is the _____________ of the conflict.

a)

history

b)

subject

c)

description

d)

positives

9.

True or False: The fifth dimension of conflict analysis is the process. In other words, how have the sides chosen to deal with the conflict? Do they avoid, compromise, use direct force, or engage in a physical altercation.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

True or False: Peace means the same to all people.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

Peer Mediation is about cooperation rather than competition. The goal of every mediation is a _____________________ solution.

a)

win - lose

b)

lose - lose

c)

win - win

12.

Most conflicts between people involve the attempt to _____________________________.

a)

win a fight.

b)

meet basic needs.

c)

win a debate.

d)

meet a compromise.

13.

True and False: Conflicts can be caused by limited resources as well as by basic needs not being met.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

Which of the following is NOT a major cause of conflict:

a)

Basic needs not being met

b)

Limited Resources

c)

Threats

d)

Different Values

15.

True or False: Peer mediator is a leadership role.

a)

True

b)

False

16.

Give a quality that you feel is important to be a respected leader.

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17.

True or False: The goal of communication is to be understood, and to understand each other.

a)

True

b)

False

18.

Interrupting, judging, criticizing, changing the subject, joking around, offering advice, laughing at others, bringing up your own experiences, distractions, stereotyping, and making false assumptions are all examples of _________________________.

a)

Communication

b)

Communication inhibitors

c)

Things to do in peer mediation

d)

conflicts

19.

Which of the following is NOT a component of active listening?

a)

body language that is attending

b)

Summarizing facts and acknowledging feelings

c)

Asking Clarifying Questions

d)

All of them are components.

20.

Summarize the following statement by stating the fact and the emotion behind it: My mom is mean and bossy and she won't let me go to the movie. I hate her!"

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21.

"Can you tell me a little more about that? Is an example of ____________________________.

a)

Summarizing

b)

Clarifying Statement

c)

I message

d)

Miracle question

22.

"When you don't wear a mask, it makes me uncomfortable because I'm afraid I will get sick." This is an example of

a)

Summarizing

b)

Clarifying Statement

c)

I message

d)

Miracle question

23.

True or False: Anger is a primary emotion.

a)

True

b)

False

24.

True or False: The steps to dealing with emotions are: name the emotion, claim the emotion, tame the emotion, reframe the emotion, and aim the emotion.

a)

true

b)

false

25.

If a disputant says something that the mediator knows is an obvious lie, the mediator should:

a)

say "I'm feeling confused or unclear about what you are saying. Can you tell me more about that?"

b)

say, "Why do you feel the need to lie?"

c)

say, "That is not what you said earlier".

d)

say, "you are a liar."

26.

True or False: It is important for the mediators to always be neutral.

a)

True

b)

False

27.

If a disputant says something mean and hurtful to the mediator or the other disputant during mediation, the mediator should:

a)

retaliate and put them in their place

b)

remind them of the ground rules

c)

quit the mediation

d)

start the mediation over

28.

If a disputant laughs inappropriately at another disputant. The mediator should:

a)

laugh with them

b)

tell them to stop and say that is not funny

c)

remind them of the ground rules to be respectful

d)

stop the mediation

29.

True or False: It is important for the mediator to identify the position, interests, needs and who is right.

a)

True

b)

False

30.

Put the following in order of importance: position, interest, need.

a)

position, interest, need

b)

interest, position, need

c)

interest, need, position

d)

need, interest, position

31.

True or False: In brainstorming, it is important to justify each idea.

a)

true

b)

false

32.

What will happen if you don't solve this problem? Is an example of ____________________________.

a)

Summarizing

b)

Clarifying Statement

c)

I message

d)

Miracle question

33.

Conflict leads to lose - _______ and win - _______, but cooperation leads to win - _________.

a)

win, lose, win

b)

win, win, lose

c)

win, win, win

d)

lose, lose, win

34.

True or False: When evaluating brainstorming ideas, it is important to create a key to mark ideas that both parties like, maybe's, and no's. (Example: ! , X, ?)

a)

True

b)

False

35.

Check ALL that apply: The checklist for a good resolution involves which of the following:

a)

It is specific (who, what, when, where)

b)

It is balanced.

c)

Can both do what they promised.

d)

Will this resolution solve the problem for good.

e)

Will this resolution solve the problem.