Communication skills for teens

Which of the following is a key component of active listening?

• Checking your phone periodically

• Maintaining eye contact and nodding

• Interrupting to share your own experiences

• Planning your response while the other person is speaking

How could Jon have improved his listening during Valentina's initial complaint about her friend?

• By changing the subject to something more interesting

• By offering a quick solution without fully understanding

• By restating Valentina's concern and asking a clarifying question

• By silently listening without any verbal or non-verbal feedback

When Natasha's friend first suggested taking money from her parents, what communication style did Natasha initially demonstrate?

• Assertive communication

• Aggressive communication

• Passive communication

• Manipulative communication

Which of the following is a characteristic of aggressive communication?

• Being direct and honest without put-downs

• Responding out of rage or fear, potentially hurting feelings

• Avoiding expressing your true feelings to keep the peace

• Using non-verbal cues like nodding and eye contact