SELT Participating in a Discussion 5

Question 1

Which phrase is most appropriate for concluding your contribution in a group discussion?

Accepted Answer

So, to summarize my main point, I believe that...

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And that's all I know, so I'm done.

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No one else has anything useful to add.

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I'll stop now because I've run out of ideas.

Question 2

In a SELT discussion task, which behavior is most likely to result in a lower score?

Accepted Answer

Dominating the conversation and not allowing others to speak.

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Asking questions to other participants.

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Politely disagreeing with a point.

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Giving examples to support your argument.

Question 3

A contentious topic arises in the discussion. What is the most effective approach?

Accepted Answer

Acknowledge differing viewpoints and encourage a balanced exploration of the issue.

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Avoid engaging with it entirely.

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Insist your view is the only correct one.

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Ask the examiner to remove the topic.

Question 4

Which phrase best shows that you are open to changing your view based on new information?

Accepted Answer

That's a fair point — it makes me reconsider my position.

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I will never change my mind.

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Nothing you say will convince me.

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Let's not talk about that.

Question 5

What does 'active listening' require you to do during a discussion?

Accepted Answer

Focus fully on the speaker, process their meaning, and respond relevantly.

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Prepare what you'll say next while the other person talks.

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Nod without actually paying attention.

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Interrupt frequently to show you are engaged.

Question 6

You want to introduce a contrasting point without dismissing what was just said. Which phrase works best?

Accepted Answer

While I understand that perspective, I'd also consider...

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That's wrong, and here's why.

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Nobody agrees with that.

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That's irrelevant to the discussion.

Question 7

After a long discussion, the group has not reached an agreement. What is the best concluding statement?

Accepted Answer

We haven't reached a consensus, but we've identified the key areas of disagreement, which is a useful outcome.

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This discussion was a waste of time.

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I was right all along.

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We should never discuss this topic again.