Understanding Communication Styles

Which communication style involves not expressing feelings or needs and often leads to misunderstanding or resentment?

• Aggressive

• Passive

• Assertive

• Passive-Aggressive

What is a common body language sign of aggressive communication?

• Failing to make eye contact

• Crossing arms

• Relaxed gestures

• Straight posture

Which communication style is characterised by direct and honest communication while respecting others' feelings?

• Passive

• Aggressive

• Assertive

• Passive-Aggressive

What is a typical example of passive-aggressive behaviour?

• Making "I" statements

• Giving the "silent treatment"

• Deferring to others for decision making

• Expressing needs at the expense of others

Which communication style can be a safer option when a conflict may escalate to violence?

• Passive

• Aggressive

• Assertive

• Passive-Aggressive

What is a common verbal example of aggressive communication?

• "I feel...when you..."

• "I'm okay with whatever you want to do"

• "This is what we're doing"

• "I need for you to do..."

Which communication style involves appearing passive but subtly acting out anger?

• Passive

• Aggressive

• Assertive

• Passive-Aggressive

What is a key characteristic of assertive communication?

• Ignoring your own personal rights

• Hostile when confronted

• Direct and honest communication

• Using sarcasm and indirect communication

Which communication style often alienates and hurts others?

• Passive

• Aggressive

• Assertive

• Passive-Aggressive

What is a common body language sign of passive communication?

• Eye rolling

• Straight posture

• Failing to make eye contact

• Relaxed gestures