What is the term for a resolution method in which everyone gives up a little to reach an agreement they can all live with?

• A. Confrontation
• B. Compromise
• C. Deadlock
• D. Negotiation

Answer: (B)

When people with different wants work together to settle a disagreement, a compromise is when everyone gives up a little to reach a solution they can all live with. This means the outcome isn’t exactly what any one person wanted, but it’s acceptable to everyone because it balances interests and allows forward progress.

This concept is different from confrontation, which is about arguing or opposing each other; deadlock, which is getting stuck with no agreement; and negotiation, which is the broader discussion process to reach an agreement—though negotiation can lead to a compromise, the description here points to the middle-ground solution itself. For example, if friends can’t decide on a movie, they might choose a film that blends genres or take turns picking next time, so each person’s preferences are respected enough to agree.