Which of the Following Verbal Patterns Is Characteristic of an Aggressive

question 89

Multiple Choice

Which of the following verbal patterns is characteristic of an aggressive communicator?

• A)Direct and unambiguous language
• B)Qualifiers
• C)Sexist or racist terms
• D)Negators
• E)Fillers

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Definitions:

Communication Behavior

The ways in which individuals convey and interpret messages through verbal and non-verbal means.

Assertive

Behaving confidently and forcefully to express one’s opinions and needs without infringing on the rights of others.

Aggressive

Behaving or acting in a forceful, hostile, or determined way, often to dominate or control others.

Communication Scholars

Academics and researchers who study the processes, modes, effects, and theories of verbal and nonverbal communication.