Exam 6: Dispute Resolution

Explain and summarize alternative dispute resolution (ADR). Also, explain the goal of ADR.

Statute of limitations states that a court case must be filed within a fixed number of years.

This alternative to disputing involves an individual deciding against pursuing a grievance and living with the situation.

Negotiation involves a neutral individual who attempts to encourage discussion between two parties.

The number of cases brought to court has increased through the years.

Megacases are so-called "monster" lawsuits that last for several years and can involve hundreds of testimonies.

Laura, unhappy with her relationship, tells her boyfriend she wants to break up. He in return tells her that if she leaves him he will send her nude pictures to all of her family members and to her employer. He is engaging in ______.

Tom and Ana were in a minor automobile accident. After involving the insurance companies, they decided to refer the dispute to court, to decide who the guilty party is. They are exercising ______.

An individual makes conflict public and a third party becomes involved in the dispute. Which stage of disputing does this fall under?

Laura, unhappy with her relationship, tells her boyfriend she wants to break up. He in return tells her he still loves her and that he thinks they should try working it out, maybe by going to couple's therapy. He is engaging in ______.

Disputation involves a plea bargain between prosecutors and defense attorneys before trial.

Identify which of the following is a discussion between two parties, in which each individual attempts to persuade the other to change his or her mind.

Which of the following is a term to describe the referral of disputes to the official, formal court system?

Tom and Ana were in a minor automobile accident. Tom is telling Ana he wants to call the insurance company and have them resolve the issue. Ana states that she believes it would be better if they just settle this without involving insurance companies. The two are exercising ______.

In simplex relationships, individuals most likely will NOT engage in ______.

Jessica has had an abusive relationship with her husband. She decides to stay married to him despite being unhappy. She is exercising ______.

A claim can be filed at whatever time the complainant wishes to file it.

Andrew is rear-ended by Suzan in an automobile accident causing his car to receive substantial damage. Andrew believes he is entitled to reimbursement by Suzan for the cost of the car repairs. He involves the insurance companies to intervene. This stage of disputing is ______.

In a rent-a-judge alternative dispute resolution, parties accept the decision of a privately retained judge, often a retired judicial official.

Identify in which of the following a third, impartial party in response to a request has the authority to intervene and issue a decision.