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Assertive Behavior
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What is the phenomenon of assertiveness? | The phenomenon of assertiveness is a relatively new concept in psychology and is used to characterize adaptive personality traits. |
How was the growth of manipulative relations caused? | It was caused by social upheavals of the last decades which led to unfortunate consequences, both in the public and individual consciousness of a large part of society in the post-Soviet space countries. |
Where did the study of assertiveness in psychology originate? | It originates in behavioral therapy. |
How does assertiveness manifest itself? | Assertiveness manifests itself as spontaneous behavior. |
How is assertiveness seen in the third approach? | Assertiveness is seen as perseverance which manifests itself in the form of the person's persistence. |
How do Kapponi, Novak, and Salter regard assertiveness? | K,N, and S regard assertiveness as a personal trait which can be defined as autonomy, independence from external influences and assessments, the ability to independently regulate one's own behavior. |
How is the manifestation of assertiveness reflected? | It is reflected in the confidence of one's own effectiveness, based on self-esteem and self-worth. |
What is a form of non-assertiveness according to Alberti and Emmons? | Manipulation is a form of non-assertiveness, where the manipulator violates the rights of others. |
What are three main components that assertiveness includes? | The ability to express feelings, the ability to openly express beliefs and thoughts, the ability to protect one's personal right. |
What is the behavioral component of assertiveness? | It includes responsibility, perseverance, readiness for the manifestation of risky behavior; it is characterized by a low level of aggressiveness, a manifestation of active and persistent behavior, aimed to achieve personal goals. |
How does assertiveness affect children and adults? | Children and adults, whose behavior is assertive, are happier, more honest, healthier, and more rarely become manipulated. |
How does assertiveness affect young and elderly women? | Both young and elderly women with assertive behavior are more component, and are more likely to achieve their goals. |
What does the cognitive component of assertiveness include? | The cognitive component of assertiveness includes an adequate assessment of the situation, the manifestation of flexible thinking in solving problematic situations. |
What are some characteristics of an assertive person? | Is free in their self-disclosure; easily communicates at all levels, at the same time communication being open and clear; has an active orientation and an active life attitude; and manifests high self-esteem. |
How does Grigorievskaya understand assertiveness? | He understands assertiveness as "a multi-component quality of the individual, including openness to learning about oneself and others; ability to understand one's own emotions, motivation to solve real problems that correspond to the real level of claims |
How does assertiveness promote equality in human relationships? | It allows a person to act in the light of his interests; it develops the ability to stand up for oneself without embarrassment, boldly express one's true feelings and enjoy one's rights without violating the rights of others. |
What did Alberti and Emmons mean to do with their first assertive training? | They meant to support people in activating their human potential, highlighted the equal rights of all people, irrespective of social status. |
What is assertiveness according to Patricia Jakubowski? | Assertiveness is an "act of protecting human rights without violating the fundamental rights of others." |
How should individual rights be treated? | Individual rights should be protected and used without violating the rights of others, an attitude which implies greater responsibility in relation to others. |
What are some rights that every human being has, no matter their race, gender, or religion? | Every human has the right to act in favor of one's own dignity and self respect, to be treated with respect by family and friends, and to say "no" without feeling guilty. |
What do the "principles of assertiveness" denote? | It denotes the rules of behavior in the society and the construction of relationships with other people, the denial of manipulation, cruelty and aggression towards another person. |
What happens when there is an imbalance between one's own rights and the rights of others? | When there is an imbalance, people usually become passive, aggressive, or manipulative. |
What can misinterpretation of assertive rights lead to? | It can lead to negative consequences; focusing on one's own rights may generate a high level of self-evaluation and individualism. |
What does expressing assertive rights imply? | Expressing assertive rights implies mutual respect, benevolent perseverance and politeness. |