Defensive Behaviour 1
"You're inconsiderate."
a. Superiority b. Evaluation c. Strategy
Evaluation
"Looks like we have a problem. Let's work out a solution that we can both."
a. Equality b. Description c. Problem Orientation
Problem Orientation
"You'll hate that class! Stay away from it!"
a. Strategy b. Control c. Certainty
Certainty
"I would appreciate it if you'd let me know when you're running late--I was worried."
a. Description b. Problem Orientation c. Empathy
Description
"No, that's not the right way to do it!"
a. Superiority b. Evaluation c. Strategy
Superiority
"I don't understand the point you're trying to make."
a. Description b. Equality c. Empathy
Description
"That will never work!"
a.Control b.Neutrality c.Certainty
Certainty
"I'll bet you're pretty excited about the promotion."
a. Equality b. Empathy c. Provisionalism
Empathy
"I am telling you there's only one way to handle this problem."
a. Neutrality b. Control c. Certainty
Control
A: I’ m so offended by his behaviour
B: You are too sensitive when people kid around.
a. Neutrality b. Certainty c. Disputing perception
Disputing perception
"That's an ugly tablecloth. Who bought it?"
a. Evaluation b. Strategy c. Control
Evaluation
"I am not sure I agree."
a. Spontaneity b. Equality c. Empathy
Equality
"You don't know what you're talking about."
a. Superiority b. Strategy c. Control
Superiority
"I'd be happy to help if you'd like just let me know."
a. Problem Orientation b. Spontaneity c. Equality
Equality
"What are you doing on Friday after work?"
a. Strategy b. Control c. Neutrality
Strategy
"My guess is that you'll run into problems with that approach."
a. Empathy b. Provisionalism c. Spontaneity
Provisionalism
"Sometimes, things just don't work out. That's the way it goes."
a. Control b. Neutrality c. Certainty
Neutrality
"I didn't like that class very much; I'm not sure you would, either."
a. Description b. Provisionalism c. Problem Orientation
Provisionalism