CommunicationQuestion 873 of 1700
A coworker often says sorry, sounds unsure, and does not speak up when treated unfairly. Which communication style is this?
- Aggressive
- Assertive
- Passive
- Holistic
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Correct answer: Passive
A passive communicator puts the rights of others before their own and often does not speak up.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 1.2: The Communication Process
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026