Question 1 (1 point)

Question

Dawn asks her fitness partner, Kristi, if she wants to do a HIIT workout or a five-mile run. Kristi would really prefer a HIIT workout, but she wants to be friendly and let Dawn do whatever she prefers. She responds, "It doesn't matter to me. Whatever you choose will be great for me." Which statement BEST describes the style of communication Kristi is using in this scenario?

Question 1 options:

Kristi is using aggressive communication methods.

Kristi is using assertive communication methods.

Kristi is using passive-aggressive communication methods.

Kristi is using passive communication methods.

Question 2 (1 point)
Drew's coach asks him to be a more supportive teammate at practice. "Of course, Coach. Will do," he responds. Under his breath he says, "Hey Coach, you could be more supportive of me, but whatever." What BEST describes Drew's communication style in this scenario?

Question 2 options:

Drew is using passive-aggressive communication methods.

Drew is using assertive communication methods.

Drew is using aggressive communication methods.

Drew is using passive-assertive communication methods. 

Question 3 (1 point)
When Haley's team loses the championship match, she looks at her teammate and says, "You did this! It's your fault we lost! You missed 20 foul shots! How could you do that to us?" What BEST describes the communication methods Haley is demonstrating in this scenario?

Question 3 options:

She is using passive-aggressive communication methods.

She is using aggressive communication methods.

She is using assertive communication methods.

She is using passive communication methods.

Question 4 (1 point)
During a disagreement with his teammate, Esteban says, "I can see your point of view and I respect it. I might believe differently, but we are both entitled to our own opinions." What BEST describes the communication methods Esteban is using in this scenario?

Question 4 options:

He is using aggressive communication methods.

He is using passive-aggressive communication methods.

He is using assertive communication methods.

He is using passive communication methods.

Question 5 (1 point)
Lin's hockey team is choosing a captain. They need someone who is an effective communicator to lead the team. Based on communication styles, which teammate would make the BEST captain for the team?

Question 5 options:

Jo, who uses passive-aggressive communication methods

Martina, who uses passive communication methods

Ari, who uses aggressive communication methods

Becca, who uses assertive communication methods

Question 6 (1 point)
Orlando tells his teammate, "You are annoying everyone on this team! Stop it!" How should Orlando BEST rephrase his statement using assertive communication and "I" statements instead of aggressive communication?

Question 6 options:

I feel that the team is distracted by your loud behavior.

I cannot believe you are so stupid and immature at your age.

You cannot act like an idiot and expect the team to respect you.

You should just quit the team and look for a new one.

Answer 1

Here are the best answers for each question based on the descriptions provided:

Question 1:
Kristi is using passive communication methods.
Kristi is avoiding expressing her true preference for a HIIT workout to accommodate Dawn, which is characteristic of passive communication.

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Question 2:
Drew is using passive-aggressive communication methods.
Drew appears to agree with his coach openly but then expresses dissatisfaction in a subtle, indirect way, which is a hallmark of passive-aggressive communication.

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Question 3:
She is using aggressive communication methods.
Haley is directly blaming and criticizing her teammate for the loss, which reflects aggressive communication.

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Question 4:
He is using assertive communication methods.
Esteban acknowledges his teammate's perspective while also expressing his own opinion respectfully, demonstrating assertive communication.

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Question 5:
Becca, who uses assertive communication methods.
An effective captain should be able to communicate clearly and effectively, which aligns with assertive communication.

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Question 6:
I feel that the team is distracted by your loud behavior.
This rephrased statement uses "I" statements to express how Orlando feels about the behavior instead of attacking the teammate directly, aligning with assertive communication.

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