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What is a primary characteristic of the Expressive communication style?
What is a primary characteristic of the Expressive communication style?
Which communication style is characterized by asking many questions about the task?
Which communication style is characterized by asking many questions about the task?
What is the primary cause of poor communication at work, as identified in a 2017 survey?
What is the primary cause of poor communication at work, as identified in a 2017 survey?
How might an Expressive communicator perceive the Analytical style?
How might an Expressive communicator perceive the Analytical style?
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Which communication style is created by combining the behaviours of pushing and empathizing?
Which communication style is created by combining the behaviours of pushing and empathizing?
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Which approach do Expressive communicators typically prefer when addressing an audience?
Which approach do Expressive communicators typically prefer when addressing an audience?
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What is a common interaction for someone using the Social style?
What is a common interaction for someone using the Social style?
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What does the term 'pushing' refer to in communication styles?
What does the term 'pushing' refer to in communication styles?
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What are the two sets of complementary behaviours used to profile communication styles?
What are the two sets of complementary behaviours used to profile communication styles?
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Which of these statements about 'pulling' is true?
Which of these statements about 'pulling' is true?
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What percentage of employees reportedly suffer from stress due to ineffective communication?
What percentage of employees reportedly suffer from stress due to ineffective communication?
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Which communication style is characterized by combining systemizing and pulling?
Which communication style is characterized by combining systemizing and pulling?
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How does one achieve effective communication according to the content?
How does one achieve effective communication according to the content?
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What is the primary focus of the Social communication style?
What is the primary focus of the Social communication style?
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Which of the following is NOT one of the six types of system identified by Simon Baron-Cohen?
Which of the following is NOT one of the six types of system identified by Simon Baron-Cohen?
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How can understanding your preferred communication style benefit you?
How can understanding your preferred communication style benefit you?
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What is a characteristic behavior of someone using the Social communication style?
What is a characteristic behavior of someone using the Social communication style?
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Which of the following pairs describes the two main sets of behaviors in communication styles?
Which of the following pairs describes the two main sets of behaviors in communication styles?
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Why might someone prefer the Systemizing communication style?
Why might someone prefer the Systemizing communication style?
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Which statement best describes the general preference of individuals regarding communication styles?
Which statement best describes the general preference of individuals regarding communication styles?
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What role do emotions play in the Social communication style?
What role do emotions play in the Social communication style?
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What characteristic defines the Analytical communication style?
What characteristic defines the Analytical communication style?
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How does the Functional style interact with the Social style?
How does the Functional style interact with the Social style?
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What is a common emotional reaction of the Social style when under pressure?
What is a common emotional reaction of the Social style when under pressure?
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What issue might the Analytical style face when confronted with personal criticism?
What issue might the Analytical style face when confronted with personal criticism?
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Which statement best describes the motivation of the Functional communication style?
Which statement best describes the motivation of the Functional communication style?
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What common response might someone with an Analytical style exhibit when too much information is presented?
What common response might someone with an Analytical style exhibit when too much information is presented?
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In a team setting, how might the Functional style be perceived by others?
In a team setting, how might the Functional style be perceived by others?
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What type of language is commonly used by the Analytical style?
What type of language is commonly used by the Analytical style?
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What is a potential weakness for individuals with a Social communication style?
What is a potential weakness for individuals with a Social communication style?
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Which communication style is best at managing details and accuracy?
Which communication style is best at managing details and accuracy?
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What type of support can be most beneficial for individuals with an Expressive communication style?
What type of support can be most beneficial for individuals with an Expressive communication style?
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How can effective communicators manage their behavior when interacting with different styles?
How can effective communicators manage their behavior when interacting with different styles?
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What do Functional communicators primarily focus on?
What do Functional communicators primarily focus on?
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What do Social communicators generally value the most?
What do Social communicators generally value the most?
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Which of the following describes a common approach for Analytical communicators when making decisions?
Which of the following describes a common approach for Analytical communicators when making decisions?
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What is one way to help decision-making for individuals with a Functional style?
What is one way to help decision-making for individuals with a Functional style?
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Study Notes
Communication Styles
- There are four communication styles: social, analytical, functional, and expressive.
- The four styles are created by combining two sets of complementary behaviors: pushing or pulling and empathizing or systemizing.
- Pushing focuses on raising your own status, pulling focuses on raising the other person's status.
- Empathizing focuses on understanding others and their perspectives.
- Systemizing focuses on understanding and controlling the environment.
- Social is pull + empathizing.
- Analytical is pull + systemizing.
- Functional is push + systemizing.
- Expressive is push + empathizing.
Understanding Others’ Styles
- Ask lots of questions and focus on the person: Social
- Lots of questions about the task: Analytical
- Lots of statements about the task: Functional
- Use statements to inspire: Expressive
Adapting Our Communication Style
- Effective communicators manage their behavior.
- Adapting your style to different people and situations is not dishonest.
- Identify the communication style used when communicating with someone.
- Adjust your communication style to match the other person's style for effective communication.
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Explore the four distinct communication styles: social, analytical, functional, and expressive. Understand how these styles arise from the interplay between pushing/pulling behaviors and empathizing/systemizing approaches. Learn to identify and adapt your communication style for effective interactions.
