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Explanation:

Analyze the scenario and safety risk

The scenario describes Samira going to a party with Saul, who then uses illegal drugs and is unsafe to drive. As the party winds down, Saul tells Samira it is past curfew and time to go home. To protect her safety, Samira must refuse to get into a vehicle with an impaired driver.

Evaluate assertive communication behaviors

Using the Assertive Communication knowledge point

• Assertive communication involves standing up straight, maintaining direct eye contact (or a firm posture), and speaking clearly and confidently without being aggressive or passive.
• Looking away or hesitating represents passive behavior, which weakens the refusal.

Evaluate refusal skills and safety outcomes

Using the Refusal Skills knowledge point

• Effective refusal requires a clear, firm "no" that is maintained consistently, paired with an alternative action that ensures personal safety.
• Options B and C result in Samira getting into the car with an impaired driver, which fails to keep her safe.
• Option D involves passive body language ("looks away") and leaves her at the party past curfew without a safe plan to get home.
• Option A combines assertive body language ("stands up straight"), a firm verbal refusal ("firmly says no"), and a safe alternative plan ("waits for her aunt to come pick her up").

Identify the best option

Option A is the only choice that demonstrates both assertive communication and a safe, practical resolution to the situation.

Answer:

• (A) Samira stands up straight, shakes her head, and firmly says no every time Saul asks her to get in the car. She then waits for her aunt to come pick her up. (Correct answer)
• (B) Samira stands up straight and shakes her head, but then she gets in the car and lets Saul drive her home anyway.
• (C) Samira looks away and firmly says no at first, but later she gets in the car and lets Saul drive her home.
• (D) Samira looks away and says no every time Saul tells her to get in the car. Samira tells him she still wants to stay at the party.