In One of Your Classes, You Are Assigned to Work

Multiple Choice

In one of your classes, you are assigned to work in a small group with a person who consistently refutes certain positions. Without directly teasing or insulting others, he attacks other people's ideas by explaining flaws in their reasoning. Which of the following types of social ability is this person displaying?

A) verbal aggressiveness
B) argumentativeness
C) interpersonal violence
D) collaborative conflict tactics