DBT Interpersonal Effectiveness Quiz

What does the acronym DEAR MAN stand for?

• Determine, Explain, Ask, Reward, Manage, Acknowledge, Negotiate

• Describe, Express, Ask, Reinforce, stay Mindful, Appear confident, Negotiate

• Describe, Express, Assert, Reinforce, stay Mindful, Appear confident, Negotiate

• Discuss, Evaluate, Analyze, Respond, Mediate, Acknowledge, Negotiate

What is the purpose of the 'Describe' step in DEAR MAN?

• To assert yourself by asking for what you want or need

• To express how you are feeling about the situation

• To reinforce that there will be a positive outcome of your request

• To state only facts about the situation

What is the purpose of the 'Express' step in DEAR MAN?

• To reinforce that there will be a positive outcome of your request

• To assert yourself by asking for what you want or need

• To state only facts about the situation

• To express how you are feeling about the situation

What is the purpose of the 'Assert' step in DEAR MAN?

• To assert yourself by asking for what you want or need

• To state only facts about the situation

• To reinforce that there will be a positive outcome of your request

• To express how you are feeling about the situation

What is the purpose of the 'Reinforce' step in DEAR MAN?

• To assert yourself by asking for what you want or need

• To reinforce that there will be a positive outcome of your request

• To express how you are feeling about the situation

• To state only facts about the situation

What is the purpose of the 'Stay Mindful' step in DEAR MAN?

• To appear confident, effective, and in charge

• To reinforce that there will be a positive outcome of your request

• To assert yourself by asking for what you want or need

• To be mindful of your goal and not get distracted or swayed by the conversation

What is the purpose of the 'Appear Confident' step in DEAR MAN?

• To assert yourself by asking for what you want or need

• To express how you are feeling about the situation

• To state only facts about the situation

• To appear confident, effective, and in charge

What is the purpose of the 'Negotiate' step in DEAR MAN?

• To be confident but also be flexible

• To state only facts about the situation

• To express how you are feeling about the situation

• To assert yourself by asking for what you want or need

What should you do if the discussion becomes toxic during a DEAR MAN conversation?

• Do a DEAR MAN within the original DEAR MAN to address the new situation

• Ignore the person's attacks and focus on making your point without letting them draw you off track

• Express how the situation is making you feel

• Describe the situation aloud to the person you're asking

What is the importance of practicing your DEAR MAN in advance?

• All of the above

• To be in Wise Mind when bringing your request or rejection to the table

• To note which parts of the acronym are most difficult and spend extra time on those

• To make sure you feel comfortable with your script and can relay it well