Question

select the correct answer.
how do passive communicators often react in a complex or stressful situation?
a. they express their opinions clearly.
b. they try to manipulate others.
c. they keep their opinions unvoiced.
d. they verbally attack others.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Passive communicators avoid expressing opinions clearly, so A is incorrect.
• Option B: Manipulation is more associated with aggressive or manipulative communication, not passive. So B is wrong.
• Option C: Passive communicators tend to keep their opinions unvoiced, which matches their behavior in conflict/stress.
• Option D: Verbal attacks are aggressive, not passive. So D is incorrect.

Answer:

C. They keep their opinions unvoiced.