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Category - Communication

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Aggressive communication is expressed in a forceful and hostile manner and usually involves alienating messages. Those who communicate in an aggressive manner are generally perceived as selfish and unwilling to compromise. An aggressive communication style is usually linked to a desire to hurt others, to exact revenge, or may reflect poor emotional development. Which of the following is an example of aggressive communication?
  1. You choose and make decisions for others
  2. Others feel humiliated, defensive, and resentful
  3. You are direct and forceful
  4. All of the above
Explanation
Answer - D - Aggressive communication is a method of expressing needs and desires that do not take in to account the welfare of others. Characteristics of aggressive communication may also include being brutally honest, self enhancing, derogatory, controlling, and putting others down.
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