Negative Communication Patterns

Question 1

blaming (2)

Answer 1

• pattern in which people accuse others for everything that goes wrong
• they find fault with others in order to cover up their low self-esteem

Question 2

placating (3)

Answer 2

• a pattern in which people say or do something just to please others or keep them from getting upset
• going along with the crowd is easier for people with low self-esteem
• they are afraid to do or say anything that might threaten their already low self-esteem

Question 3

distracting

Answer 3

-a poor communication pattern in which people just ignore unpleasant situations