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Assertiveness
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| origin of the word assertiveness | comes from the English "to assert"- to insist. |
| assertiveness as a personal trait | defined as autonomy, independence from external influences |
| individuals with assertive behavior | have a more adequate self-esteem, cope with stress more successfully and are more successful in life in general |
| assertiveness promotes: | equality in relationships |
| assertive people are less prone to: | herd instinct in evaluating life situations |
| assertiveness defined from the cognitive perspective | the absence of anxious thoughts |
| assertiveness is the perfect balance of: | aggressiveness and passivity |
| people of low assertiveness may have | an increased fear of death, especially compared to those with higher levels of assertiveness |
| assertiveness reflects a confident type of behavior | free in their self-disclosure, easily communicates at all levels, active orientation and life attitude, and manifests high self-esteem |
| characteristics of an assertive personality | orientation to the events of real life, independence of values and behavior from external influences, faith in oneself and trust in others |
| Role of "Parent" | the person who argues, following example of their parents, educators, leaders, etc. |
| Role of "The Child" | reflects the behavior of the way they acted in childhood |
| Role of "Adult" | a person who independently and objectively formulate the course of their own thoughts, decisions, and conclusions |