Communication and Relationships Quiz

Which of the following are good ways to express your feelings when you're upset? (Choose all that apply)

• Use an 'I-Statement' to describe your feelings

• Yell at the person

• Blame others

• Write about your feelings

Read this verse: 'Say only what helps, each word a gift.' What does this teach us? (Choose all that apply)

• We should speak to impress others

• Our words should be used to build others up

• Every word should be helpful

• Stay silent all the time

Which of these are examples of using 'I-Statements'? (Choose all that apply)

• You always do this to me!

• I felt hurt when I wasn't invited because I wanted to be included.

• I hate you!

• I feel nervous when I have to present because I want to do well.

Read this verse: 'Do not mistreat foreigners. Treat them as native-born and love them as yourself.' Who could be considered 'foreigners' in your school? (Choose all that apply)

• Students from other countries

• New students

• Students who are excluded in grouping or hanging out

• Students who are loved by both schoolmates and teachers

In the Pygmalion experiment, what happened to students who were told they were expected to grow fast? (Choose all that apply)

• They were treated differently by teachers

• They felt more confident

• They were punished

• They improved more than others

Which of the following are effective calm-down strategies? (Choose all that apply)

• Talk to a friend

• Draw

• Break something

• Take a walk

• Take 5 deep breaths

Which responses are likely to damage a relationship during conflict? (Choose all that apply)

• Criticizing someone's personality

• Listening and asking questions

• Calling someone names

• Blaming the other person

Read this verse: 'A gentle answer turns away anger, but a harsh word stirs up wrath.' What can we learn from this? (Choose all that apply)

• Being gentle helps calm conflict

• Speaking harshly solves problems

• Kind words can reduce anger

• Shouting is always better

Which of the following actions show that someone is trying to resolve conflict in a respectful way? (Choose all that apply)

• Using calm words

• Taking a break before responding

• Ignoring the person forever

• Trying to understand the other side

Why do 'labels' affect how people behave? (Choose all that apply)

• People may act to meet the expectations of the label

• Labels are always accurate

• Positive labels can encourage growth

• Negative labels can discourage effort