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Assertive Behavior And Communication
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Subject
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soft-skills
Instructions:
Answer 29 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.
This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. Putting off further discussion with an angry individual until he or she is calmer
38%
The problem. Focus on the solution
Clouding/fogging
Delaying assertively
2. Assuming responsiblity for...
Assertive
Own statements
55%
Passive Aggressive Communication
3. Violates everyones rights
7%
The problem. Focus on the solution
Delaying assertively
Passive Aggressive Communication
4. Communication is what percentage visual?
Focus on solutions
Agreeing assertively
Clouding/fogging
55%
5. Communication is what percentage words we use?
7%
Aggressive Communication
38%
1 in 7
6. Changing the focus of communication from discussing the topic at hand to analyzing what is actually going on in the interaction.
Positive
Delaying assertively
Shifting from content to process
1 in 7
7. Assertive is not natural - it is a ...
Learned skill
55%
Assertive
1 in 7
8. Concurring with the critics argument without becoming defensive or aggreeing to change.
Quit telling and start asking!
The problem. Focus on the solution
7%
Clouding/fogging
9. Stand up for...
Responding as a broken record
Basic Human rights
1 in 7
Inquiring assertively
10. Repeating in a calm voice what is wanted.
Inquiring assertively
Responding as a broken record
Shifting from content to process
Clouding/fogging
11. Accepting negative aspects about oneself. admitting where an error has been made.
Inquiring assertively
The problem. Focus on the solution
Agreeing assertively
Passive Aggressive Communication
12. Humans only process in the...
Delaying assertively
Focus on solutions
Positive
The problem. Focus on the solution
13. Say this often
38%
Clouding/fogging
Responding as a broken record
What do you want?
14. Intention - Expression - Position
Clouding/fogging
Responding as a broken record
Learned skill
Active Listening
15. Respects everyones rights
Assertive
Positive
Learned skill
The problem. Focus on the solution
16. What are 2 ways to be assertive?
Message - E.g. Remember the keys - not don't forget the keys
Clouding/fogging
Delaying assertively
Quit telling and start asking!
17. Responding assertively with irony
Sarcasm
Shifting from content to process
Message - E.g. Remember the keys - not don't forget the keys
Inquiring assertively
18. Putting off further discussion with an angry individual until he or she is calmer
Quit telling and start asking!
Passive Communication
Positive
Defusing
19. Humans hear _______ words
Message - E.g. Remember the keys - not don't forget the keys
Passive Communication
Rephrasing
1 in 7
20. Tries to avoid any conflict with others - but may feel frustrated and anxious - Frequently says 'I'm sorry' - Has trouble expressing personal feelings or opinions
Passive
7%
Assertive
1 in 7
21. They feel you understand.
1 in 7
Reflective
Agreeing assertively
Sarcasm
22. Demonstrates that you listened. Rephrasing their point in your own words - using several of their phrases.
Rephrasing
55%
Assertive
Delaying assertively
23. Where are you now? Where do you need to go? What are the action steps?How can this be prevented in the future?
Passive
Focus on solutions
Delaying assertively
Positive
24. Violates others' rights
Passive Communication
38%
Defusing
Aggressive Communication
25. Violates own rights
Delaying assertively
Responding as a broken record
Passive Communication
Passive
26. Choose your...
27. Communication is what percentage audio?
What do you want?
38%
Quit telling and start asking!
Rephrasing
28. To be assertive quit focusing on what?
Passive Communication
1 in 7
Defusing
The problem. Focus on the solution
29. Seeking additional info about critical statements.
Inquiring assertively
Focus on solutions
38%
Agreeing assertively