Response Styles
Definitions
True or False
Behaviour Characteristics
Steps to Deliver an Assertive Message
100
Umm, yeah, I guess I don't really need the money I lent you.
What is a passive response?
100
This response involves standing up for one's rights without violating the rights and options of other's.
What is an assertive response?
100
I am assertive when I stand up for my rights, but don't let others do the same.
What is false?
100
When I put myself first at the expense of others?
What is an aggressive behaviour characteristic?
100
Accept with thanks.
What is step number 4?
200
If you don't return my iPod by the end of the day I am going to make you pay!
What is an aggressive response?
200
A response that is often given by people who; are being loud or sarcastic, making fun of authority, arguing, gossiping, teasing, and putting others down.
What is an aggressive response?
200
I am being assertive when I say yes to someone's request even when I don't want to say yes.
What is false?
200
When I am being confident, but not pushy.
What is an assertive characteristic?
200
Explain your feelings and the problem.
What is step number 1?
300
I understand that you are busy, but you already told me you would help me babysit my cousins and I am counting on you. Can we work something out?
What is an assertive response?
300
A response that is given by people who are trying to avoid trouble. They want everybody to be happy, everything to be nice, and the world to appear conflict-free.
What is a passive response?
300
I am being assertive when I express negative feelings to others about what they do without being abusive or cruel.
What is true?
300
When I stand up for my rights with no though of the other person.
What is an aggressive behaviour characteristic?
300
Ask how the other person feels about your request.
What is step number 3.
400
Sure, I guess you can copy my homework. It took me a long time to finish it, but that's okay.
What is a passive response?
400
A response that violates the rights of others.
What is an aggressive response?
400
I am being assertive when I receive compliments without denying them.
What is true?
400
When I put other people first at my own expense.
What is a passive behaviour characteristic?
400
Make a request.
What is step number 2?
500
I know that you are the one spreading rumors about me and I want you to stop. It is not okay to put other people down and I really don't like that what you are saying isn't even true.
What is an assertive response?
500
A response that encourages direct and honest communication between individuals.
What is an assertive response?
500
I am being assertive when I ask for something that is rightfully mine.
What is true?
500
When I respect myself as well as the other person.
What is an assertive behaviour characteristic?
500
The other person indicates his/her feelings or thoughts about the request.
What is the answer to step #3?
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