Question 1

FEMINIST-INFORMED mediators warn that mediation may be inappropriate in some divorce situations because

Accepted Answer

A)  It is difficult to properly assess for power imbalances, including wife abuse. 
B)  Even if mediators can assess for power imbalances, they may not be able to properly rebalance power or assure safety. 
C)  Mediation empowers women. 
D)  Mediation is a voluntary process. 
E)  Only (a) and (b). 
A)  It is difficult to properly assess for power imbalances, including wife abuse. 
B)  Even if mediators can assess for power imbalances, they may not be able to properly rebalance power or assure safety. 
C)  Mediation empowers women. 
D)  Mediation is a voluntary process. 
E)  Only (a) and (b).

Question 2

Identify three reasons that it is important to take culture into account during mediation. Explain your answers.

Accepted Answer

1) Understanding cultural differences: T

Question 3

Write a two to three sentence explanation of the process of BRAINSTORMING, as you might explain it to clients.

Accepted Answer

Brainstorming is a creative process wher

Question 4

Ronaldo and Venus seem to be headed toward court in a malpractice case. After discussing what they can do, other than going to court, they decide it is preferable to hire an arbitrator. Hiring an arbitrator in this case is their perceived

Accepted Answer

A)  WATNA. 
B)  BATNA. 
C)  BATAA. 
D)  WATBA. 
E)  AC/DC Band. 
A)  WATNA. 
B)  BATNA. 
C)  BATAA. 
D)  WATBA. 
E)  AC/DC Band.

Question 5

Which of the following types of mediators tend to be LEAST DIRECTIVE with clients?

Accepted Answer

A)  Settlement-focused 
B)  Interest-based 
C)  Therapeutic 
D)  Transformative 
E)  Only (a) and (b) 
A)  Settlement-focused 
B)  Interest-based 
C)  Therapeutic 
D)  Transformative 
E)  Only (a) and (b)

Question 6

What is the difference between a CONTRACTUAL MEDIATOR and an EMERGENT MEDIATOR? Provide one example of each type of mediator to show the difference between them.

Accepted Answer

A contractual mediator and an emergent m

Question 7

Traditionally, mediators were not selected because they were neutral, but because they were

Accepted Answer

A)  Very biased. 
B)  Well known and highly regarded. 
C)  Completely anonymous. 
D)  Free of any values. 
E)  Highly trained scientists from fields such as aeronautics and paleontology. 
A)  Very biased. 
B)  Well known and highly regarded. 
C)  Completely anonymous. 
D)  Free of any values. 
E)  Highly trained scientists from fields such as aeronautics and paleontology.

Question 8

You want to take the summer off so you can travel. Your parents (or spouse) tell you that you should take summer classes so you can graduate early. Identify each of your underlying interests and describe how BRAINSTORMING could help you and your parents reach a win-win solution.

Accepted Answer

My underlying interest is to have the fr

Question 9

Identify four main skills and activities that a mediator should use during the ORIENTATION TO MEDIATION PHASE.

Accepted Answer

During the orientation to mediation phas

Question 10

What is the difference between an ALTERNATIVE and an OPTION?

Accepted Answer

The terms "alternative" and "option" are

Question 11

At which phase(s) of the mediation process should a mediator screen for possible abuse or violence issues? Explain why it is important to assess for abuse or violence at the phase(s) you have identified.

Accepted Answer

A mediator should screen for possible ab

Question 12

What is the difference between a need and an interest, and how might this difference be important in the mediation process?

Accepted Answer

A need is something that is essential fo

Question 13

Two clients (husband and wife) are fighting over whether to keep the toilet seat up or down. What are their underlying interests and how might focusing on interests help them resolve their conflict?

Accepted Answer

The underlying interests of the husband

Question 14

What factors should a mediator consider when determining whether to refer clients for independent legal advice?

Accepted Answer

When a mediator is involved in a dispute

Question 15

Write a three to four sentence description of how a mediator should explain the mediator's role to clients, including mediator NEUTRALITY.

Accepted Answer

As a mediator, it is important to explai

Question 16

Describe how a negotiator could BUILD TRUST with a party who is not very reliable.

Accepted Answer

Building trust with a party who is not v

Question 17

Of the following situations, when is maintaining MEDIATOR IMPARTIALITY most challenging?

Accepted Answer

A)  Both parties have equal bargaining power. 
B)  The parties have unequal bargaining power and the mediator needs to rebalance power in order for the process to be fair. 
C)  Both parties have full trust in the mediator's ability to be even-handed. 
D)  Both parties understand that they can terminate mediation at any time. 
E)  Both parties have lawyers who support the mediation process and have faith in the mediator's ability to remain equidistant. 
A)  Both parties have equal bargaining power. 
B)  The parties have unequal bargaining power and the mediator needs to rebalance power in order for the process to be fair. 
C)  Both parties have full trust in the mediator's ability to be even-handed. 
D)  Both parties understand that they can terminate mediation at any time. 
E)  Both parties have lawyers who support the mediation process and have faith in the mediator's ability to remain equidistant.

Question 18

Which of the following types of mediators tend to be MOST DIRECTIVE with clients?

Accepted Answer

A)  Settlement-focused. 
B)  Interest-based. 
C)  Therapeutic. 
D)  Transformative. 
E)  No mediators are directive. 
A)  Settlement-focused. 
B)  Interest-based. 
C)  Therapeutic. 
D)  Transformative. 
E)  No mediators are directive.

Question 19

Which strategies from INTEREST-BASED negotiation would be most useful for a conflict in which the parties were stuck deciding between two possible solutions, neither of which could satisfy both of them?

Accepted Answer

In a situation where the parties are stu

Question 20

How would an INTEREST-BASED mediator define whether a mediation process was successful? What measures could the INTEREST-BASED MEDIATOR use to MEASURE SUCCESS?

Accepted Answer

An interest-based mediator would define

FEMINIST-INFORMED mediators warn that mediation may be inappropriate in some divorce situations because

Identify three reasons that it is important to take culture into account during mediation. Explain your answers.

Write a two to three sentence explanation of the process of BRAINSTORMING, as you might explain it to clients.

Ronaldo and Venus seem to be headed toward court in a malpractice case. After discussing what they can do, other than going to court, they decide it is preferable to hire an arbitrator. Hiring an arbitrator in this case is their perceived

Which of the following types of mediators tend to be LEAST DIRECTIVE with clients?

What is the difference between a CONTRACTUAL MEDIATOR and an EMERGENT MEDIATOR? Provide one example of each type of mediator to show the difference between them.

Traditionally, mediators were not selected because they were neutral, but because they were

You want to take the summer off so you can travel. Your parents (or spouse) tell you that you should take summer classes so you can graduate early. Identify each of your underlying interests and describe how BRAINSTORMING could help you and your parents reach a win-win solution.

Identify four main skills and activities that a mediator should use during the ORIENTATION TO MEDIATION PHASE.

What is the difference between an ALTERNATIVE and an OPTION?

At which phase(s) of the mediation process should a mediator screen for possible abuse or violence issues? Explain why it is important to assess for abuse or violence at the phase(s) you have identified.

What is the difference between a need and an interest, and how might this difference be important in the mediation process?

Two clients (husband and wife) are fighting over whether to keep the toilet seat up or down. What are their underlying interests and how might focusing on interests help them resolve their conflict?

What factors should a mediator consider when determining whether to refer clients for independent legal advice?

Write a three to four sentence description of how a mediator should explain the mediator's role to clients, including mediator NEUTRALITY.

Describe how a negotiator could BUILD TRUST with a party who is not very reliable.

Of the following situations, when is maintaining MEDIATOR IMPARTIALITY most challenging?

Which of the following types of mediators tend to be MOST DIRECTIVE with clients?

Which strategies from INTEREST-BASED negotiation would be most useful for a conflict in which the parties were stuck deciding between two possible solutions, neither of which could satisfy both of them?

How would an INTEREST-BASED mediator define whether a mediation process was successful? What measures could the INTEREST-BASED MEDIATOR use to MEASURE SUCCESS?

The Mindful Practitioner

The Theoretical Bases of Conflict Resolution

Restorative Justice

Power-Based Negotiation

Rights-Based Negotiation

Transformative Mediation

Family Mediation and a Therapeutic Approach

Group Facilitation

Advocacy

Exploring Metaphoric Storytelling and Conflict Resolution Practices

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Exam 6: Interest-Based Negotiation

FEMINIST-INFORMED mediators warn that mediation may be inappropriate in some divorce situations because

Identify three reasons that it is important to take culture into account during mediation. Explain your answers.

Write a two to three sentence explanation of the process of BRAINSTORMING, as you might explain it to clients.

Ronaldo and Venus seem to be headed toward court in a malpractice case. After discussing what they can do, other than going to court, they decide it is preferable to hire an arbitrator. Hiring an arbitrator in this case is their perceived

Which of the following types of mediators tend to be LEAST DIRECTIVE with clients?

What is the difference between a CONTRACTUAL MEDIATOR and an EMERGENT MEDIATOR? Provide one example of each type of mediator to show the difference between them.

Traditionally, mediators were not selected because they were neutral, but because they were

You want to take the summer off so you can travel. Your parents (or spouse) tell you that you should take summer classes so you can graduate early. Identify each of your underlying interests and describe how BRAINSTORMING could help you and your parents reach a win-win solution.

Identify four main skills and activities that a mediator should use during the ORIENTATION TO MEDIATION PHASE.

What is the difference between an ALTERNATIVE and an OPTION?

At which phase(s) of the mediation process should a mediator screen for possible abuse or violence issues? Explain why it is important to assess for abuse or violence at the phase(s) you have identified.

What is the difference between a need and an interest, and how might this difference be important in the mediation process?

Two clients (husband and wife) are fighting over whether to keep the toilet seat up or down. What are their underlying interests and how might focusing on interests help them resolve their conflict?

What factors should a mediator consider when determining whether to refer clients for independent legal advice?

Write a three to four sentence description of how a mediator should explain the mediator's role to clients, including mediator NEUTRALITY.

Describe how a negotiator could BUILD TRUST with a party who is not very reliable.

Of the following situations, when is maintaining MEDIATOR IMPARTIALITY most challenging?

Which of the following types of mediators tend to be MOST DIRECTIVE with clients?

Which strategies from INTEREST-BASED negotiation would be most useful for a conflict in which the parties were stuck deciding between two possible solutions, neither of which could satisfy both of them?

How would an INTEREST-BASED mediator define whether a mediation process was successful? What measures could the INTEREST-BASED MEDIATOR use to MEASURE SUCCESS?

The Mindful Practitioner

The Theoretical Bases of Conflict Resolution

Restorative Justice

Power-Based Negotiation

Rights-Based Negotiation

Transformative Mediation

Family Mediation and a Therapeutic Approach

Group Facilitation

Advocacy

Exploring Metaphoric Storytelling and Conflict Resolution Practices

Filters