A leader who wishes to stop inappropriate discussion should rely on

• A. Summarization
• B. Clarification
• C. Linking
• D. Blocking

Answer: (D)

Blocking stops inappropriate discussion by interrupting the flow and enforcing boundaries, which helps keep the group safe and on track. When a leader notices talk that violates norms or harms participants, blocking momentarily halts the discussion, reminds the group of agreed-upon rules, and redirects the conversation back to a respectful, productive path. This approach preserves the group climate and allows processing to continue without derailment. Other techniques like summarization, clarification, or linking aim to enhance understanding or connection, but they don’t curb harmful or off-topic exchanges and thus aren’t as effective for halting inappropriate talk.