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HUSR 1030 TEST II

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

An interpersonal behavior in which a person expresses his/her feelings, needs, ideas and wants directly and straight forwardly is:

a)

Aggressive behavior

b)

Assertive behavior

c)

Submissive behavior

d)

Passive aggressive behavior

2.

An interpersonal behavior in which the person expresses feelings, needs, ideas and wants but at the expense of another is:

a)

Aggressive behavior

b)

Assertive behavior

c)

Submissive behavior

d)

Passive aggressive behavior

3.

An interpersonal behavior in which the person does not express his/her feelings, needs, ideas, and wants is:

a)

Aggressive behavior

b)

Assertive behavior

c)

Submissive behavior

d)

Passive aggressive behavior

4.

An interpersonal behavior in which a person expresses his/her feelings, needs and wants indirectly is:

a)

Aggressive behavior

b)

Assertive behavior

c)

Submissive Behavior

d)

Passive aggressive behavior

5.

Which of the following are ways in which others invade our psychological or emotional turf:

a)

Making put downs

b)

Asking nosy questions

c)

Offering unwanted advice

d)

Overwhelming us with their affection

e)

All of the above are correct

6.

Which of the following is not a payoff for submissive behavior?

a)

They are often praised for selflessness

b)

They carry a much smaller load of responsibility

c)

They rarely get blamed if things go wrong

d)

They have a greater capability to protect themselves

7.

The benefits of assertive behavior are:

a)

They are apt to seek and secure what they want

b)

They never make decisions so things are always OK

c)

It fosters fulfilling relationships

d)

They avoid conflict

8.

Assertion training, as we see it, rests upon a foundation of:

a)

Respect

b)

Trust

c)

Sympathy

d)

Empathy

9.

The outcome of passive aggressive behavior is that it:

a)

Does not achieve the desired goal

b)

Avoids unpleasant and risky situations

c)

Improves self confidence

d)

Allows others to make his/her decision but then allows the person to complain about it

10.

Which of the following is not true about personal space:

a)

One has a need to protect your own personal space

b)

Each individual has personal space

c)

Each person’s personal space is about 25 feet

d)

Respect for our personal space allows us the right to our values

11.

The goal of sending an assertion message is:

a)

Change the other person’s behavior

b)

Disclose your feelings

c)

Start a conflict

d)

silence

12.

The Three Part Assertion Message begins with a description of:

a)

The offending behavior

b)

The consequences on your life

c)

How you feel about the consequences

d)

All of the above

13.

The first step in the assertion process is

a)

Silence

b)

Focusing on a solution

c)

Reflective listening

d)

Preparation

14.

After sending your brief assertion message utilizing proper body language, the next thing you should do is:

a)

Start to cry

b)

Get defensive

c)

Stop-be silent

d)

Get ready to send another assertion message

15.

Non-aggressive ways of getting your needs met without any particular method are called:

a)

Defensive assertions

b)

Aggressive assertions

c)

Passive assertions

d)

Natural assertions

16.

When controlling a personal conflict, which of the following skills would one NOT utilize:

a)

Use fewer roadblocks

b)

Reflective listening

c)

Assertion skills

d)

Silence

17.

When handling the emotional components of conflict, one must first focus on:

a)

The emotions

b)

The body language

c)

The three part assertion message

d)

The silence

18.

Respect for your personal space allows:

a)

The right to our values

b)

Honoring your physical territory

c)

You to be your own person

d)

All of the above

19.

Which of the following is NOT associated with the Three Part Assertion Message:

a)

Effects

b)

Reflective listening

c)

Feelings

d)

Behavior

20.

When sending an assertion message, one should:

a)

Get down to business quickly

b)

“Beat around the bush”

c)

Begin with small talk and then send the message

d)

Be aggressive

21.

The types of Withdrawal are:

a)

Permanent withdrawal

b)

Temporary withdrawal

c)

Selective withdrawal

d)

A and B are examples of withdrawal

e)

A, B, and C, are examples of withdrawal

22.

The response to an assertion message is usually:

a)

Aggression

b)

Defensiveness

c)

Silence

d)

Rationalization

23.

One method of dealing with conflict would be to utilize:

a)

The three part assertion message

b)

The disclosure of feelings

c)

Conflict resolution method

d)

Push – Push back phenomenon

24.

The Spectrum response:

a)

Provides choices and allows the other person to choose

b)

Provides for natural consequences

c)

Represents the pressures of reality

d)

Provides a way to make honesty non-destructive when you don’t fully agree with the other person.

25.

When faced with an outburst of hostile behavior, the recommended assertion procedure is to act quickly to:

a)

Stop the action

b)

Don’t become emotionally embroiled yourself

c)

Accept the feeling and suggest alternative behaviors

d)

All of the above

26.

Defensiveness is a major factor in everyone’s life.

a)

True

b)

False

27.

One of the major problems with expressing emotions is we choose words laden with judgment.

a)

True

b)

False

28.

The phrasing of the assertion message is more important than how the message is sent.

a)

True

b)

False

29.

After sending an assertion message, the other person’s response is likely to be that of silence.

a)

True

b)

False

30.

You can never be too assertive.

a)

True

b)

False

31.

Crying is a highly effective method utilized by someone who has been confronted with an assertion message.

a)

True

b)

False

32.

A submissive person typically lacks self respect.

a)

True

b)

False

33.

When sending an assertion message, you shouldn’t focus on your needs, only those of the other person.

a)

True

b)

False

34.

The phrase used to describe an assertion and the predictable defensive response is known as the Push-Push back phenomenon.

a)

True

b)

False

35.

It is a good idea to write my assertion message before sending it.

a)

True

b)

False

36.

Conflict is not beneficial.

a)

True

b)

False

37.

The first goal in conflict resolution is to teach people to fight constructively.

a)

True

b)

False

38.

Through assertion, we can control another’s behavior.

a)

True

b)

False

39.

Love and conflict are inseparable.

a)

True

b)

False

40.

In Non-realistic conflict there are opposite needs, goals, means, values and interests.

a)

True

b)

False

41.

Natural consequences are based on the flow of events and take place without intervention.

a)

True

b)

False

42.

Logical consequences are arranged or applied and must be experienced.

a)

True

b)

False

43.

Saying “NO” is one of the most effective ways to clearly and seriously indicate the boundaries of one’s own space.

a)

True

b)

False

44.

Step one in the three steps of conflict resolution is, State your views, needs and feeling.

a)

True

b)

False

45.

Environments can’t be modified to better meet people’s needs and to reduce interpersonal friction.

a)

True

b)

False

46.

One of the payoffs for submissive people is that they carry a much smaller load of responsibility.

a)

True

b)

False

47.

Submissive people are often blamed when things go wrong.

a)

True

b)

False

48.

One of the penalties of submissive behavior is alienation of others.

a)

True

b)

False

49.

Each person’s personal space is about 25 feet.

a)

True

b)

False

50.

The way an organization is structured has a bearing on the amount of conflict generated within it.

a)

True

b)

False