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Assertive Behavior
Descriptions of assertive behavior
Question | Answer |
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1 When was Assertiveness conceptualized? | In the late 50's to early 60's of the 20th century. |
2 What is it based on? | On the provisions of humanistic psychology and transactional analysis. |
3 What is assertiveness? | The ability to stand one's ground and defend one's point of view. |
4 What type of behavior is assertiveness? | It is spontaneous behavior. |
5 What is a key trait of assertiveness? | A person's behavior is flexible. |
6 What ability to assertive people possess? | To tactfully and politely defend one's own opinion, accept and provide feedback, as well as the ability to act decisively. |
7 What way do May and Ulrich see assertiveness? | The ability of a person to make demands and requests when interacting with the social environment. |
8 How does Grigorievskaya see assertiveness? | A multi component quality of the individual, including openness to learning about oneself and others |
9 How do Kapponi and Novak view assertiveness? | Independence from external influences and assessments |
10 What phrases do assertive parents use? | "So, it is necessary. I know it's right." |
11 How can assertiveness be redefined? | Integrating initiative and readiness to risk in difficult life situations, self confidence and positive attitude toward others |
12 First trait | Free in self disclosure |
13 Second trait | Easily communicates at all levels |
14 Third trait | Active orientation, active life attitude |
15 Fourth trait | Manifests high self esteem |
16 Fifth trait | Can cope with stress more successfully |
17 How do Salter and Lange understand assertiveness? | Subjective side of the individual who takes initiative, showing and fixing confident behavior and positive attitude towards self. |
18 Define confidence | Confident people are relaxed and confident in their behavior, are able to express feelings sincerely and without aggression. |
19 Sixth trait | Emotional stability |
20 Cognitive component of assertiveness | Manifestation of flexible thinking in solving problematic situations |
21 Behavioral component of assertiveness | Responsibility, perseverance, readiness for risky behavior |
22 What are assertive people more/less prone to? | Assertive people are less prone to herd instinct in evaluation of their life situations. |
23 Amount of enjoyment in life for assertive individuals | Children and adults, whose behavior is assertive, are happier, more honest, healthier, and more rarely become manipulated. |
24 Traits of assertiveness | A person with high scores on the assertiveness scale is quite sociable, analyses their problems, shares them, and takes active measures. |
25 Ability of assertive people to take criticism | Solving the problem involves the ability to criticize. Highly assertive individuals have a stronger motivation for criticism than non-assertive individuals. |