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Interpersonal Commun
Interpersonal Communication for health class
Question | Answer |
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Name one reason using assertive communication has benefits | – It increases self-confidence – It increases self-esteem – It helps express emotions – It gains respect from others – It helps you communicate honestly |
What is one of the three ways to communicate | Passive, assertive, and aggressive communication are the three ways to communicate |
Nonverbal and verbal behaviors | The two behaviors that make up assertive communication |
Name a nonverbal behavior | -Check your body and mind for clues about how you feel. -Calm down if you have strong feelings. -Demonstrate confidence. Stand or sit up straight with relaxed shoulders and arms and look at the other person. -Talk in a friendly, relaxed way. |
A nonverbal behavior that explains how to demonstrate confidence | Stand or sit up straight with relaxed shoulders and arms and look at the other person |
For verbal behaviors, instead of using accuatory language, what should you do? | Use I-statements like 'I disagree' or 'I think I have another idea' |
Being honest about needs, feelings, and opinions is a _____________ | Verbal behavior |
When someone pressures you to do something, you should | walk away or say no clearly and suggest something else |
If someone says something that bother you, what is one thing you tell the person (verbal behavior) | -What he or she did -How you feel about what he or she did -What you liked about what he or she did |
If someone says something that you appreciate, you should say (verbal behavior) | -What he or she did - How you feel about what he or she did -What you liked about what he or she did |
Being assertive shows that you respect yourself because you’re willing to stand up for your interests and express your thoughts and feelings. T/F | True |
Being assertive is: | the ability to express positive and negative ideas and feelings in an honest and direct way |
Passive, assertive, and aggressive communication form a | The three different types of communication |
Being assertive is a skill that you need no practice to master. T/F | False |