Interpersonal Effectiveness Quiz

Which skill is especially important for maintaining healthy relationships through effective communications?

• Mindfulness

• GIVE Skill

• Distress Tolerance

• Emotional Regulation

What does the 'G' in GIVE stand for?

• Gentle

• Genuine

• Grateful

• Generous

How should you act in the 'Gentle' part of the GIVE skill?

• Use threatening statements

• Express anger directly with words

• Interrupt the other person

• Avoid attacks and manipulation

What does the 'I' in GIVE stand for?

• Interested

• Intelligent

• Intrigued

• Inclusive

How should you act in the 'Interested' part of the GIVE skill?

• Avoid eye contact

• Talk over the person

• Be patient

• Interrupt the other person

What does the 'V' in GIVE stand for?

• Vulnerable

• Vindictive

• Validate

• Vigorous

How should you act in the 'Validate' part of the GIVE skill?

• Be judgmental

• Show understanding of the other person's feelings

• Disregard the other person's point of view

• Avoid private discussions

What does the 'E' in GIVE stand for?

• Evasive

• Empathetic

• Easy manner

• Energetic

How should you act in the 'Easy manner' part of the GIVE skill?

• Use a 'hard sell' approach

• Bring your attitude into the discussion

• Be aggressive

• Use humor and smile

What is the main purpose of the GIVE skill?

• To win arguments

• To manipulate others

• To maintain healthy relationships

• To express anger