Assertive communication

When a person states his/her position in a firm but positive manner is

• Aggressive

• Assertive

• Passive

• None of the above

A person who has a tendency to give up, or give in without standing up for their rights and needs

• Aggressive

• Assertive

• Communication

• Passive

A person that is overly forceful, pushy, hostile or otherwise attacking in approach is known as

• Asserive

• Active listener

• Aggressive

• Passive

After being berated by your manager in front of your fellow employees, you say: "I can see some of your points, but I would have preferred that you spoke to me in private." This is an example of which of the following communication styles?

• Passive

• Agressive

• assertive

Your teacher has not given you a grade for a paper you handed in, and you tell him or her, "I handed in that paper with everyone else. It's not my fault if you can't keep yourself organized," is an example of which of the following communication styles?

• Agressive

• Passive

• Assertive

Your best friend calls you and says that he(she) needs you to substitute for him(her) at the board meeting. You're not feeling well, but say, "I don't feel very well tonight and have an early morning appointment, but I guess I can do it." This is an example of which of the following communication styles?

• Agressive

• Assertive

• passive

Your fellow worker asks you a question while you are talking on the phone. You put your hand over the mouthpiece and say, "Can't you see that I'm on the phone?" This is an example of which of the following communication styles?

• Assertive

• Aggressive

• Passive

Do you try to push your feelings away rather than express them to others?

• Passive

• Assertive

Your neighbor accidentally knocked over your garbage can. You write an angry note calling him a 'selfish jerk' and leave it on his car. This is an example of which communication style?

• Agressive

• Assertive

• Passive

You overhear someone at work saying something mean about you. You wait until she is alone, and then let her know that you were sad to hear her say such a thing. This is an example of which communication style?

• Agressive

• Passive

• Assertive