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2. Passive-aggressive behavior - Wikipedia

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   Passive-aggressive behavior is characterized by a pattern of passive hostility and an avoidance of direct communication. [1] [2] Inaction where some action is socially customary is a typical passive-aggressive strategy (showing up late for functions, staying silent when a response is expected). [2]

3. 12 Common Passive-Aggressive Phrases in Relationships ... - AOL

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   Passive-aggressive people speak and act indirectly. "Passive-aggressiveness is one style of communication and can be verbal or behavioral," says Dr. Linda Simmons, Psy.D., a licensed clinical ...

4. Passive–aggressive personality disorder - Wikipedia

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   For example, if physical and psychological punishment were to be dealt to children who express anger, they would be inclined to be passive–aggressive. Children who sugarcoat hostility may have difficulties being assertive, never developing better coping strategies or skills for self-expression.

5. Behavioral communication - Wikipedia

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   This maladaptive problem-solving style keeps passive-aggressive communicators in a state of powerlessness, resulting in continued passive-aggression. [2] Examples of Passive-Aggressive Language/Behavior include wistful statements, backhanded compliments, purposefully ignoring or saying nothing, leaving someone out, sabotaging someone, and ...

6. How to Deal With Passive-Aggressive People - AOL

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   Passive-aggressive behavior is a two-way street, however, and you might realize that you are not the victim of passive-aggressive behavior, but in fact actually yourself inflicting it on others.

7. When That Passive Aggressive 'No Worries!' From Your S.O ...

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   If you're dealing with someone who is passive aggressive (or that person is you), here are the signs, examples, and how to communicate better, per experts.

8. Silent treatment - Wikipedia

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   Silence and non-responsiveness are not only passive-aggressive forms of manipulation and attention seeking; they can also be used as tools to promote changes in behavior. Tactical ignoring is a strategy where a person gives no outward sign of recognizing a behavior, such as no eye contact, no verbal or physical response, or acknowledgment that ...

9. 7 Direct Phrases to Shut Down Passive-Aggressive Behavior ...

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   "Passive-aggressive behavior is an indirect and passive form of communication, which can either be verbal or nonverbal," says Dr. Robert Yeilding, Psy.D., a clinical psychologist. "The passive ...