Healthy Communication

What is a telltale sign of healthy relationships?

• Frequent disagreements

• Healthy communication

• Avoidance of difficult topics

• Passive communication

Which model describes communication as an exchange between a sender and a receiver?

• Linear model

• Transactional model

• Sender-receiver model

• Interactive model

What type of communication involves expressing feelings, needs, or ideas at the expense of others?

• Passive communication

• Assertive communication

• Aggressive communication

• Nonverbal communication

Which of the following is an example of passive communication?

• "I feel disrespected when you talk to me like that."

• "Whatever you want to do is fine."

• "I really don’t like it when you talk to me like that."

• "Can you give an example?"

What is the best type of communication to use in a healthy relationship?

• Passive communication

• Assertive communication

• Aggressive communication

• Passive-aggressive communication

What is an "I message" used for in communication?

• To blame the receiver

• To emphasize the sender’s perspective

• To express sarcasm

• To avoid confrontation

What is active listening?

• Interrupting the speaker to ask questions

• Observing the speaker’s behavior and body language

• Ignoring the speaker’s tone

• Assuming the speaker’s intentions

Which of the following is a strategy to improve communication when unsure of something?

• Jumping to conclusions

• Asking clarifying questions

• Assuming the speaker’s meaning

• Interrupting the speaker

Why is it better to switch to face-to-face communication when a problem is evolving through electronic conversation?

• To avoid nonverbal cues

• To ensure the receiver gets all the accurate data from nonverbal communication

• To make the conversation more formal

• To increase the likelihood of misinterpretation

What is a good strategy when you feel peer-pressured into doing something uncomfortable?

• Agree to avoid conflict

• Use passive communication

• Exercise your refusal muscle and say "No"

• Ignore the situation