Which statement supports the idea that acupuncture treatments are believed to balance the systems of the body? a) people not living a balanced life would most likely not benefit from acupuncture. b) practitioners from the east and the west agree on the healing benefits of acupuncture. c) the body is seen as a delicate balance of two inseparable forces represented by the yin and the yang. d) an equal number of metallic needles should be placed on either side of the meridian to achieve results.

Which is an example of finding common ground when addressing a counter argument? a. products with genetically modified organisms (gmos) in them are frankenfoods that are unnatural, dangerous, and foul tasting. b. it’s really not important that some people feel texting while driving isn’t a big deal; it’s a fact that it’s dangerous and should be illegal. c. while both sides agree that processed foods are more convenient, the damage they do to a person’s health should not be ignored. d. testing on animals has produce several lifesaving vaccines and medicines that have saved countless human lives.