Which conflict-resolution technique addresses the issue head-on?

Which conflict-resolution technique addresses the issue head-on?

• A. De-emphasis
• B. Bargaining
• C. Direct approach
• D. See-feel-change paradigm

Answer: (C)

Facing the issue directly means confronting the problem openly and moving straight toward a resolution. This approach involves clearly stating the specific concern, describing how it affects you, and inviting the other person to share their perspective so you can agree on a path forward. It reduces ambiguity and prevents smaller problems from festering because you don’t avoid or delay addressing them. Other methods don’t fit as well: de-emphasis downplays the issue, bargaining focuses on concessions rather than the core problem, and the see-feel-change approach centers on emotions before action, which can slow resolution.

Facing the issue directly means confronting the problem openly and moving straight toward a resolution. This approach involves clearly stating the specific concern, describing how it affects you, and inviting the other person to share their perspective so you can agree on a path forward. It reduces ambiguity and prevents smaller problems from festering because you don’t avoid or delay addressing them. Other methods don’t fit as well: de-emphasis downplays the issue, bargaining focuses on concessions rather than the core problem, and the see-feel-change approach centers on emotions before action, which can slow resolution.