Mediation - Module 3 of 5

Question 1

Mediation is most appropriate for cases involving

A. Complex issues of law

B. Criminal charges

C. Controversies of fact

D. Issues on appeal from an administrative agency

Question 2

Mediation rose in popularity amidst increased:

A. Criminal Activity in the United States

B. Labor Disputes

C. Corporate Disputes

D. None of the above

Question 3

Mutuality is:

A. The ability of each party to recognize the value in coming to a mutually agreeable resolution through compromise and collaboration.

B. The ability of each party to adequately communicate their side of the conflict.

C. The ability of the mediator to consider both sides of the case.

D. An order for mandatory mediation by the courts.

Question 4

The typical role of a mediator is to:

A. Judge the merits of each participant’s argument

B. Advise mediation participants about the law

C. Make a final decision to resolve the conflict

D. Guide participants through the mediation process to help them reach their own resolution.

Question 5

Becoming a mediator requires:

A. A bachelor’s degree

B. A master’s degree

C. Certification as established by the guidelines of individual states and courts

D. Licensing by a national mediation board

Question 6

For mediation to be successful, the process must be:

A. Limited to under an hour

B. Confidential

C. Held without any attorneys present

D. None of the above

Question 7

Ethical guidelines for mediators commonly include:

A. Prohibitions against using information learned during mediation for personal gain.

B. Prohibitions against placing the personal interests of the mediator above the interests of the parties in conflict.

C. Requirements to disclose any conflicts of interest and parameters for mediation procedures.

D. All of the above.

Question 8

The most commonly used mediation style is:

A. Evaluative Mediation

B. Facilitative Mediation

C. Transformative Mediation

d. Transactional Mediation

Question 9

This mediation style differs from traditional mediation in that the mediator makes legal judgments and influences the outcome of the mediation.

A. Evaluative Mediation

B. Facilitative Mediation

C. Transformative Mediation

d. Transactional Mediation

Question 10

The national governing body for mediators is called:

A. The National Association of Certified Mediators

B. The American Arbitration Association

C. The National Mediation Board

D. There is no national governing body for mediators