WorksheetsCommunication & Assertiveness
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 9mins
Each of us should have the ability to _____ messages that accurately represent our ideas, beliefs, feelings, opinions, and reactions.
see
send
verbal
think about
This type of communication refers to the specific words that we use and our voice inflections (tone). Example speech or texting
verbal
nonverbal
agressive
passive
This type of communication refers to the body language and facial expressions. Example: hand gestures or facial expressions
verbal
nonerbal
passive
assertive
The Majority of our communication (60%-65%) is ...
mute
verbal
agressive
nonverbal
Which of the following is an essential sending skill?
Listen carefully
Know the 5 W's
Think before you speak
Be as specific as possible
When sending a message you want to send the same message verbally and ______________. Make sure what you say matches how you say it (your body language)
verbally
emotionally
nonverbally
specifically
There are verbal and nonverbal cues that indicate whether a person is listening or not. When we don't get both sets of cues, we are less likely to receive a _____ message.
clear
specific
good
simple
Check off ALL nonverbal skills that demonstrate active listening
faces speaker
smiles
expression of interest
no eye contact
Check off ALL verbal skills that demonstrate active listening
Saying things like "yes", "uh-huh" or "I see"
laughs at the wrong time
does not interrupt
interrupts
Effective communication involves __________.
feedback
talking
listening
emotion
this type of communication style involves standing up for your own rights and expressing yourself in an honest, open, and responsible fashion (most appropriate way of handling situations)
passive
agressive
assertive
this type of communication style could involve “attacking” the other person, overreacting, or being obnoxious
passive
agressive
assertive
This type of communication style is the most common way of handling situations, this could involve avoiding confrontation, ignoring a situation, or giving in to the other person.
passive
agressive
assertive
Check ALL the benefits of being assertive
Increasing the likelihood of getting what you want
Increase your self esteem
have less anxiety from interpersonal conflict
decrease the likelihood of being used of taken advantage of
gain respect from others
How do you start and I-statement
When you...
I feel...
because...
What I need is...
Is this the correct way to format an I-statement? "I feel annoyed when you ask to copy my work because I worked really hard on it what I need you to do is your own homework from now on."
Yes
No
