Outcome of Communication Style Quiz Test
Reflective Communication Style
This communication style is very analytical and geared toward problem-solving. Methodical and detail-oriented, Thinkers are usually slow decision-makers who are very deliberate …show more content…
They usually are assertive and avoid shying away from exhibiting control over others. Since reflective communicator prefers a cooperative approach to interacting, they avoid teaming up with directives because they are not open to helping others by engaging in listening rather than controlling. Their focus is the need of authority rather than an accurate transfer of information. These kinds of communicators are less friendly to work with and they avoid hearing the feelings or needs of the other people. They mostly project serious attitudes, are task oriented, tend to communicate logically and cognitively without considering the interpersonal and social needs of others. They are very autocratic, arrogant and devoid of compassion and concern.
Referring to the behaviours demonstrated by each of the different communication styles (pg 94); can you identify those behaviours you tend to exhibit when you are stressed? Why do you think you behave in this fashion?
When I am under stressful situations I tend to behave in the following manner:-
I am confused and unwilling to make appropriate decisions:
Reasons:
Find it difficult to handle more than one problem at a time
Can negatively self evaluate myself as stress affects our self esteem and self confidence
Personal and past bitter experience can hinder effective decision making
Creativity is reduced which means only few solutions or alternatives are viewed by us
Prefer not to display any