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Passive–aggressive behavior, a personality trait, is passive, sometimes obstructionist resistance to following through with expectations in interpersonal or occupational situations. It is a personality trait marked by a pervasive pattern of negative attitudes and passive, usually disavowed resistance in interpersonal or occupational situations. It can manifest itself as learned helplessness, procrastination, stubbornness, resentment, sullenness, or deliberate/repeated failure to accomplish requested tasks for which one is (often explicitly) responsible. From Wikipedia under the
GNU Free Documentation License What are some examples of passive-aggressive behavior? Q. What are some examples of passive-aggressive behavior? Asked by Lila - Sat Sep 5 21:21:36 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments A. It's behavior that seems innocent or nice at first glance, but normally has an ulterior motive or something behind it, in my opinion. It's like, "you've lost a lot of weight! you can finally wear a bikini now, eh?" Answered by Precocious - Sat Sep 5 21:25:05 2009 Please share some examples of passive-aggressive behavior that you've encountered. Who did what? Q. Please share some examples of passive-aggressive behavior that you've encountered. Who did what? Asked by FYRE & REIGN - Sun Sep 23 21:34:42 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments A. The classic example: she gets called in to the bosses office and is accused of very petty theft. She denies it (of course), and when they reach an understanding, and it's time for her to go back to work, she slams the door as hard as she can. I love PA people. They are so much fun! Answered by paris - Sun Sep 23 21:45:21 2007 Is a passive aggressive always going to be a passive aggressive?
Q. Is passive aggressive behavior considered a psychological problem? Is it something someone acquires over time or is it in their personality? Can it go away, or is that person always going to be passive aggressive? Does a person usualy know when he or she is passive agressive? I fell inlove with a passive agressive and i'm stuck...help! Asked by Cakes - Wed Jun 17 15:28:49 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments A. I think it's part of a person's basic personality, but do believe it tends to get worse over time, since it's manipulative and a power trip. If a person consistently gets what they want by being this way, it makes sense that they'll continue with the behavior. Answered by GEEGEE - Wed Jun 17 15:39:02 2009 From Yahoo Answer Search: "passive aggressive behavior"  news.google.com Leagle.com Furqueron's escape conviction also involved the "more aggressive behavior " of escape from custody, not the passive behavior involved in failing to report. ... and more » news.google.com Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog) No problem I have three teenagers I've learned to deal with passive aggressive as an art form. And, I think you have me confused with someone who ... and more » news.google.com Globe and Mail Question from 'Hug:' In the recent past, I was required to supervise a particularly passive - aggressive individual, but I was not allowed to provide any kind ... and more » From Google News Search: "passive aggressive behavior" |
