Communication Styles: Styles Overview

Which of the following refers to the way a message is conveyed?

• paraphrase

• personality

• communication style

• communication model

Which of the following is NOT a communication style?

• passive-assertive

• passive-aggresive

• passive

• assertive

Which of the following communication styles can be referred to as a “broken

record”?

• passive assertive

• passive aggresive

• passive

• assertive

Which of the following communication styles can involve manipulation or

intimidation to achieve an end goal?

• passive assertive

• aggresive

• passive

• assertive

Which of the following communication styles includes the desire to avoid conflict

but still tries to manipulate the situation so the outcome is in their favor?

• passive assertive

• passive aggressive

• passive

• aggressive