Which type of responding is characterized by negative influence on conversation?

The type of responding that has a negative influence on conversation is characterized as a "conversation killer." This term refers to behaviors or responses that abruptly halt the flow of dialogue, often by introducing negativity, dismissiveness, or a lack of engagement. A conversation killer may contribute to an atmosphere where participants feel discouraged from sharing their thoughts or emotions, leading to reduced collaboration and communication.

In contrast, other responses such as a positivity manipulator or positivity thief may involve either the strategic use of positivity for ulterior motives or robbing conversations of their uplifting nature, respectively. While these behaviors impact conversation negatively, they do not necessarily cause a complete stoppage in dialogue like a conversation killer does. A feedback receiver might have a role in gathering information or responses and does not inherently disrupt the flow of conversation. Thus, labeling a type of response as a conversation killer highlights its particularly detrimental effect on communication dynamics.