Communication Styles

Which of the following is a characteristic of assertive communication?

• Speaking in a soft tone to avoid conflict
• Being unresponsive and withdrawn during conversations
• Expressing your thoughts and feelings clearly and respectfully
• Using forceful language to dominate the conversation
• Avoiding eye contact and looking away

Which of the following is a characteristic of passive communication?

• Being direct and honest about your needs and wants
• Avoiding confrontation and conflict
• Being assertive and confident in your communication style
• Using forceful language to dominate the conversation
• Interrupting others while they speak

Which of the following is a characteristic of aggressive communication?

• Being direct and honest about your needs and wants
• Avoiding confrontation and conflict
• Being assertive and confident in your communication style
• Using forceful language to dominate the conversation
• Listening actively to others and showing empathy

Which of the following is a benefit of assertive communication?

• Creating resentment and tension in relationships
• Allowing others to take advantage of you
• Improving your self-esteem and self-confidence
• Limiting your opportunities for growth and success
• Fostering an atmosphere of hostility and anger

Which of the following is a drawback of passive communication?

• Allowing others to take advantage of you
• Creating a sense of cooperation and mutual understanding in relationships
• Resolving conflicts effectively and efficiently
• Enhancing your credibility and respect in professional settings
• Encouraging others to communicate more assertively

Which of the following is a drawback of aggressive communication?

• Creating an atmosphere of hostility and anger
• Encouraging others to communicate more assertively
• Resolving conflicts effectively and efficiently
• Enhancing your credibility and respect in professional settings
• Creating a sense of cooperation and mutual understanding in relationships

Which of the following is an example of assertive communication?

• Apologizing excessively for a mistake that wasn't your fault
• Blaming others for your own mistakes
• Expressing your opinion while listening to others
• Using sarcasm or insults to make a point
• Talking over others and dominating the conversation

Which of the following is an example of passive communication?

• Blaming others for your own mistakes
• Expressing your opinion while listening to others
• Using sarcasm or insults to make a point
• Talking over others and dominating the conversation
• Apologizing excessively for a mistake that wasn't your fault

Which of the following is an example of aggressive communication?

• Blaming others for your own mistakes

• Expressing your opinion while listening to others

• Using sarcasm or insults to make a point

• Talking over others and dominating the conversation

• Apologizing excessively for a mistake that wasn't your fault

Which of the following is a technique used in assertive communication?

• Interrupting others when they speak
• Using insults or derogatory language
• Using "I" statements to express your thoughts and feelings
• Being passive and unresponsive
• Speaking in a loud and aggressive tone