Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. The primary goal of the general commonality statement is to move the parties to the
same side of the table and to place the problem on the other.
2. It is unethical to cluster items of an agenda to make the negotiations easier and less
complicated.
3. In cases where the parties have a continuing relationship, McCorkle and Reese
recommend that an item about future communication between the parties be included in
the agenda, if parties agree.
4. The balanced model presented in the text encourages mediators to suggest solutions
in order to help the parties reach a fair agreement.
5. Asking the disputants if there are other issues is unwise as it reactivates issues
covered during storytelling.


1. TRUE
2. FALSE
3. TRUE
4. FALSE
5. FALSE

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