Passive, Aggressive, and Assertive Communication

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Across
  1. 2. Speaking with _____ is important when using assertive communication skills.
  2. 4. ______, or the use of devious means to control, exploit, or influence others, is often used in aggressive communication.
  3. 5. _____ is an important part of nonverbal communication skills.
  4. 8. What kind of communication is used when a person expresses that only their own needs, wants, and feelings matter?
  5. 9. When communicating aggressively, people are often ______ to others.
  6. 11. The way in which someone talks with another person.
  7. 12. What kind of communication is used when someone prioritizes the needs and wants of others?
  8. 15. ____ communication skills involve communicating assertively.
  9. 16. A common part of aggressive communication.
  10. 17. When engaging in passive communication, the ____ of others are seen as more important than your own.
  11. 18. The needs of others are the only things that ____ in passive communication.
Down
  1. 1. _____ is important for understanding.
  2. 3. A feeling of self-assurance that is necessary in assertive communication skills.
  3. 6. An important part of communicating assertively is making sure that everyone's ____ are met.
  4. 7. What kind of communication prioritizes the needs of both people?
  5. 10. A necessary part of assertive communication skills involving meeting the needs of both people.
  6. 13. The way someone speaks during passive communication; quietly
  7. 14. Maintaining appropriate _____ is important when communicating assertively.