Question

brayden wishes that his girlfriend would pay for some of their dates. he says to her, \sometimes i feel like i am being taken advantage of when i am always expected to pay. i would appreciate it if you would cover the costs of our dates once in a while.\ which element of a cooperative relationship is brayden demonstrating?

• being tolerant
• making clear statements
• working toward common goals
• understanding others’ perspectives

Explanation:

To determine the element of a cooperative relationship Brayden is demonstrating, we analyze each option:

• "being tolerant" involves accepting differences, which isn't shown here.
• "making clear statements" means communicating needs/feelings directly. Brayden clearly states his feeling of being taken advantage of and his request for his girlfriend to pay occasionally.
• "working toward common goals" requires shared objectives, not evident here.
• "understanding others’ perspectives" involves empathy for others' views, not shown as Brayden is expressing his own.

So Brayden is making a clear statement.

Answer:

B. making clear statements