Name one example of a phrase to avoid in order to strengthen non defensive communication
What is "I'm just following orders"
100
What kind of behavior does a Dominant Defensiveness portray?
What is Aggressive and domineering
100
Non-Defensive Communication is considered powerful when the speaker exhibits....
What is self-control and self-possession without rejecting the listener.
100
What does Defensive Communication often lead to?
What is MORE Defensive Communication
100
Which region in the world do pumpkins originate from?
What is Central America
200
What should a dominant defensive person learn to do to strengthen non-defensive communication?
What is learn to be less aggressive
200
Name 2 behaviorals that many Dominant Defensive people show
What is Egotistical and Overcompensating for low self-esteem
200
Define Power Plays
What is tactics used to manipulate others with domination and control
200
What is one effect of Defensive Communication?
what is creates barriers between people
200
Pumpkins can be white, orange, green, or what other color?
What is BLUE
300
True or False. We should give others free reign ONLY in certain situations.
What is TRUE
300
Who is affected when ethical dilemmas are raised?
What is Victims and their supervisors
300
a passive aggressive defensive tactic
What is hostile jokes
300
What adjectives can be used to describe Defensive Communication? (4)
What is aggressive, malevolent, passive, or withdrawn
300
Is a pumpkin a fruit or a vegetable?
What is a fruit
400
What is a benefit of converting defensive behavior to non-defensive behavior?
What is build relationships at work
400
Why is it difficult to address and respond to Defensive Tactics?
What is Common in workplace
400
usually raise ethical dilemmas for victims and their supervisors
What is defensive tactics
400
With the presence of defensive communication, employees are more likely to?
What is blame others for issues in the workplace
400
According to superstition, if you stare into a mirror at midnight on Halloween, what will you see?
What is your future husband or wife
500
Behaviors that _____ _____ simultaneously reduce adverse responses, such as ____ and ____, when negative occur at work.
What is build relationships ; blame, anger
500
What can the passive person do to strengthen non-defensive patterns?
What is the passive person must learn to be more assertive
500
a healthy alternative to defensive communications in working relationships
What is non-defensive communication
500
Name three problems Defensive Communication can lead to?
injured feelings, communication barriers, alienation in working relationships, destructive and retaliatory behaviors, non-productive efforts, problem solving failures
500
What is the significance of seeing a spider on Halloween?
What is the spirit of a loved one watching over the person who finds the spider