ASWB Social Work Bachelor's LCSW

Category - Communication

Passive communication is a form of expression that is ineffective. Individuals are generally afraid of confrontation and do not feel they have the right to make their wishes and desires known. Passive communication can lead to feelings of what?
  1. Excitement
  2. Anxiety
  3. Credibility
  4. Trust
Explanation
Answer - B - Passive communication manifests when we are not in environments or family systems that support our true feelings or needs. We withhold our truth in an attempt to avoid saying something uncomfortable, potentially upsetting, or confrontational. Passive forms of communication are characterized by anxiety, anger, depression, and helplessness.
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