RefusalSkills

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 as

• passive communication

• aggressive communication

• passive/aggressive 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

• talking at the same time as the other person

• moving closer to the 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 skill technique when being pressured

• changing the subject

• saying "no" over and over

• threatening to withhold frendship

• suggesting an alternative

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

• social media and advertising

• friends and family

• all the above

• none of the above

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

• respect

• sincerity

• assertiveness

• all of the above

Assertive communication includes many elements such as

• good eye contact and confident posture

• a loud voice that resonates across a room

• accusatory remarks and sarcastic language

• none of the above