Interdependence Skills #1

Which of the following demonstrates strategic self-reflection for personal growth?

• Thinking about what went wrong after a fight

• Journaling with a focus on patterns in your behavior and planning how to adjust

• Venting to a friend about every mistake you made

• Ignoring feedback and hoping next time will be better

When someone sets a boundary that makes you uncomfortable, a mature response would be to:

• Push back until they give in

• Disregard the boundary if it’s inconvenient

• Reflect on why it bothers you and respect their need for space

• Make them feel guilty for setting it

A high emotional intelligence response to jealousy is:

• Pretending it doesn’t exist

• Gossiping about the person you’re jealous of

• Identifying the root cause and using it to clarify your own goals

• Trying to outdo the other person

Effective emotional regulation in a public setting might look like:

• Hiding your feelings completely

• Breaking down so others understand you

• Taking a short break, deep breathing, and calming your thoughts

• Confronting the person immediately and emotionally

Which situation best reflects constructive confrontation?

• “You always do this! You’re so selfish!”

• “I noticed we’ve had some tension. Can we talk about it?”

• “Whatever. I don’t even care anymore.”

• Posting a vague message online about someone

A person who only listens to respond is likely to:

• Strengthen their relationships

• Be seen as a thoughtful communicator

• Miss the actual meaning behind others’ words

• Understand others deeply

In group dynamics, what is the best way to handle a member who dominates the conversation?

• Ignore them and let them keep talking

• Make a joke about it to shut them down

• Use respectful cues and include others in the conversation

• Leave the group

If you struggle to say “no” to others, you are likely facing challenges with:

• Confidence

• Time management

• Personal boundaries

• All of the above

Which example reflects emotional labor in interpersonal relationships?

• Faking happiness to maintain peace in a group project

• Helping with homework

• Cleaning your room

• Doing a sports routine

What is the most powerful step in resolving a values-based conflict?

• Trying to convince the other person to change their values

• Finding a compromise without understanding the other side

• Respectfully exploring each other’s beliefs to find shared ground

• Avoiding each other permanently