Refusal Skills

The first step in making a difficult decision is:

• Considering the consequences

• Identifying the problem

• Listing the choices

• communicating your choice with respect and assertiveness

Communication that is loud, rude and disrespectful is referred to as:

• Passive communication

• Agressive communication

• passive-agressive communication

• Assertive communication

Which of the following is NOT a form of passive communication?

• Ridiculing others

• Shrugging

• Apologizing

• Glancing around, avoiding eye contact

If you verbally refuse someone and the person continues to pressure you, your next move should be:

• Calling the police

• Pretending to go along until you find a way to escape the situation

• Removing yourself from the situation as quickly as possible

• Listing additional reasons and arguments

_____ is an example of being assertive:

• Explaining your opinion calmly and respectfully

• Taking aim at the same time as the other person

• Moving closer to the other person

• Interrupting the other person

Which of these is NOT a form of peer pressure?

• Making threats

• Insults and name calling

• Sympathy and compassion

• Physical violence

Which of these is NOT a typical refusal technique when being pressured?

• Changing the subject

• Saying "no" over and over

• Threatening to withhold a friendship

• Suggesting an alternative

What kinds of influences might prevent someone from saying "no" to peer pressure?

• Social media and advertising

• Friends and family

• All of the above

• None of the above

When you express your own beliefs, its best to do it WITH:

• Respect

• Sincerity

• Assertiveness

• All the above

Assertive communication includes many elements, such as:

• Good eye contact and a confident posture

• A loud voice that resonates across a room

• Accusatory remarks and sarcastic language

• None of the above