Written statement · Ethics, Communication
Family secrets nobody asked about
"Telling a family member a painful truth they didn't ask to hear, whether about a parent's failing health, the family's money troubles or an old family secret, is usually more selfish than kind."
The two questions
- 1To what extent do you agree with this statement? Explain your reasoning.
- 2Describe a time you knew something within your family that another relative didn't, and you had to decide whether to stay silent or speak up. What did you do, and how do you see that choice now?
What raters look for
- Ethics
- Weighs competing duties honestly, protects people from harm, and stays accountable to rules and values.
- Communication
- Listens first, speaks clearly and respectfully, and adapts the message to the listener.
Answer scenarios like this on the real timers
Answer both questions on the clock, and get each one scored 1–9 the way raters score. Your first set is free, no card.
Practice free
