Reaction Styles (passive, aggressive, assertive) and stress.

Which communication style involves expressing feelings and needs at the expense of others?

• Passive communication
• Aggressive communication
• Passive-aggressive communication
• Assertive communication

According to the text, which communication style is most likely to lead to respectful and longer-term relationships?

• Passive communication
• Aggressive communication
• Passive-aggressive communication
• Assertive communication

What is one way in which assertive communication differs from aggressive communication?

• Assertive communication uses sarcasm and indirect communication.
• Assertive communication respects the feelings, ideas, and needs of others.
• Aggressive communication involves avoiding conversations.
• Aggressive communication leads to misunderstandings and built-up anger.

What are the four main styles of communication mentioned in the text?

• Passive, aggressive, passive-aggressive, and assertive
• Passive, defensive, indirect, and assertive
• Passive, hostile, sarcastic, and assertive
• Passive, aggressive, indirect, and assertive

Which communication style involves subtly acting out anger while appearing passive on the surface?

• Passive communication
• Aggressive communication
• Passive-aggressive communication
• Assertive communication

How does passive communication differ from assertive communication?

• Passive communication involves expressing feelings and needs at the expense of others.
• Passive communication respects the feelings, ideas, and needs of others.
• Assertive communication avoids conversations.
• Assertive communication directly and honestly communicates thoughts and feelings while respecting others.

According to the text, why might aggressive communication be used in certain situations?

• To defuse a situation when feeling fearful of harm
• To express oneself effectively and stand up for one's point of view
• To prevent a problem from getting worse
• To lead to respectful and longer-term relationships

Why is assertive communication considered a valuable skill?

• It allows you to avoid misunderstandings and built-up anger.
• It helps reduce stress and cope with fear.
• It boosts self-esteem and earns the respect of others.
• It prevents problems from escalating.

Based on the information provided, which communication style is most likely to result in misunderstandings and built-up anger?

• Passive communication
• Aggressive communication
• Passive-aggressive communication
• Assertive communication

According to the text, why might passive communication be considered a safer option in certain situations?

• It allows for better expression of feelings and needs.
• It helps in building respectful and longer-term relationships.
• It can prevent problems from escalating further.
• It reduces the possibility of violence.