Lisa and Andrew Tried Without Success to Reach a Divorce

Multiple Choice

Lisa and Andrew tried without success to reach a divorce settlement on their own.Lisa suggested that they sell the house and split the proceeds.Andrew thinks this is a terrible idea,but when a divorce mediator suggests the same thing,he agrees.What best accounts for this change?

A) The mediator has convinced Andrew to trust her.
B) The mediator has imposed this resolution on Lisa and Andrew.
C) The mediator appears to be a neutral third party.
D) The mediator convinces Andrew that the proposal will benefit him more than Lisa.