Life Coaching Relationships and Communication Coaching 3

Question 1

Assertive communication is best defined as:

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Expressing your own needs and rights while respecting the needs of others

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Avoiding conflict at all costs to preserve the relationship

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Getting what you want regardless of how others feel

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Always compromising to maintain harmony in relationships

Question 2

'Triangulation' in relationship dynamics refers to:

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Involving a third party to manage or avoid direct communication between two people

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A three-step conflict resolution model used in coaching

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Using three different communication techniques in one session

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Mapping three categories of relationship boundaries on a diagram

Question 3

In Gottman's relationship research, 'stonewalling' is defined as:

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Withdrawing from interaction and shutting down emotionally during conflict

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Using passive aggression to build emotional distance over time

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Delivering excessive criticism disguised as constructive feedback

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Using sarcasm to deflect serious conversation topics

Question 4

In Gottman's research, 'emotional flooding' means a person is:

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So physiologically overwhelmed that effective communication breaks down

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Overwhelming their partner with too many emotional expressions at once

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Using emotional manipulation to control the other person

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Flooding a conversation with compliments to avoid addressing conflict

Question 5

A 'repair attempt' in relationship coaching refers to:

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Any statement or action intended to de-escalate tension during conflict

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Formally apologizing for all mistakes made in the relationship's history

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Seeking professional therapy after a major relationship breakdown

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Replacing problematic habits with scripted, pre-approved responses

Question 6

Which of the following is an example of passive communication?

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Deferring to others' preferences even when you have a strong opinion of your own

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Yelling at someone when you feel frustrated or ignored

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Clearly stating your preferences when someone directly asks for them

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Directly confronting a conflict with the person involved

Question 7

A coach helping a client improve difficult workplace relationships should FIRST:

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Help the client understand their own communication style and how it may be perceived by others

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Recommend the client consider changing jobs if relationships remain difficult

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Have the client draft a formal email addressing coworkers' problematic behaviors

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Advise the client to bring their concerns to HR immediately