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Read the following phrases describing relationship challenges. Select “Yes” for each challenge that you believe you could address by improving your interpersonal communication skills. Select “No” for challenges that you do not believe you could address by improving your interpersonal communication skills.
Please note that your score for this activity will not be recorded unless your instructor has assigned the activity.
Feeling plagued by the sense that you’re not the kind of person you should be or that others expect you to be
Thinking of and treating others in a negative, stereotypical fashion
Dealing with unwanted anger in ways that avoid chronic hostility and aggression
Managing grief related to the loss of a loved one
Feeling extreme fear and anxiety when interacting with others
Managing people who are verbally and physically aggressive toward you
Reducing the likelihood of violence during interpersonal conflicts
Managing romantic jealousy in yourself and your partners
Dealing with betrayal in friendship relationships
Coping with parental favoritism shown toward a sibling
Responding effectively to abuse from a coworker or supervisor
Total Number of “Yes” answers:
You can better manage all of these relationship challenges by improving your interpersonal communication, as you’ll discover throughout this text.