Ch. 8 Interpersonal Communication
Aggressive Communication Style
Attacking another person's self-concept and/or expressing personal hostility in order to inflict psychological pain
Compromising
Managing conflict by giving up part of what you want to provide at least some satisfaction for both parties
Accommodating
Managing conflict by satisfying others needs or accepting others ideas while neglecting our own
Collaborating
Managing conflict by working through the problem together to discover a mutually acceptable solution
Avoiding
Physically or psychologically removing yourself from the conflict
Competition
Satisfying our own needs or with little or no concern for the others needs or for the harm it may do to the relationship
Passive Communication Style
Submitting to another's desires and expectations while concealing one's own
Cyberbullying
Use of technology to convey verbally aggressive messages
Assertive Communication Style
When one expresses personal preferences to others while respecting the desires and expectations of their partner and relationship
Passive-Aggressive Communication Style
When one submits to others' demands and conceals their own preferences while indirectly expressing hostility toward their partner