Communication Styles Test Review

You have a group project due in a week, and your team member is not contributing. You are frustrated and angry about their lack of effort. Even though you are upset, you decide to do nothing about the partner not helping. It isn’t worth the extra drama to speak up. You then complete the project on your own, hoping they'll contribute eventually. What type of communication style is this? (2 points)

• Aggressive

• Passive

• Passive Aggressive

• Assertive

Your friend constantly interrupts you when you're trying to share your thoughts during a conversation. Interrupt your friend back and say, "Oh, I guess you're more important than me in this conversation." What type of communication style is this? (2 Points)

• Assertive

• Passive

• Passive Aggressive

• Aggressive

You borrowed a friend's book and accidentally spilled coffee on it, damaging the pages. Apologize to your friend, explain what happened, and offer to replace the book or fix the damage. What type of communication style is this? (2 Points)

• Assertive

• Passive

• Passive Aggressive

• Aggressive

Your classmate is spreading rumors about you that are untrue, and it's affecting your reputation. You confront your classmate aggressively, threatening them to stop spreading rumors or face consequences. What communication style is this? (2 Points)

• Assertive

• Passive

• Passive Aggressive

• Aggressive

What is the most effective communication style that involves expressing your needs and opinions while respecting the needs and opinions of others?

• Passive

• Assertive

• Passive-aggressive

• Aggressive

Which communication style involves avoiding conflict or confrontation, often resulting in unexpressed feelings and needs?

• Passive

• Assertive

• Passive-aggressive

• Aggressive

When using assertive communication, what is important to remember?

• Prioritize others' needs over your own.

• Use aggressive language to get your point across.

• Express your thoughts, feelings, and needs clearly and respectfully.

• Avoid eye contact to minimize tension.

A communication style where individuals express their needs and feelings in an indirect or manipulative way is known as:

• Passive

• Assertive

• Passive-aggressive

• Aggressive

Which communication style involves expressing your needs and opinions in a forceful and self-centered manner, often at the expense of others?

• Passive

• Assertive

• Passive-aggressive

• Aggressive

In a conflict resolution situation, what should you aim for to achieve a positive outcome? (2 Points)

• Win the argument at any cost.

• Understand the other person's perspective and find a compromise.

• Avoid the conflict and walk away.

• Force your solution on the other person.