While conducting a training session on conflict management, the trainer is challenged by a trainee who had a negative experience when trying to handle a similar situation. What strategy does your text suggest might be helpful?

a. Ignore the trainee.
b. Ask him or her to explain and expand on their experience.
c. Acknowledge that negative experiences are inevitable and using the skills offered in
training may reduce the negative experiences.
d. Ask the trainee to demonstrate the problem and brainstorm for solutions.


c

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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