Assertive Behavior Flashcards
What are some characteristics of assertive behavior?
Behavior that includes expressing your feelings, needs, ideas,and rights in ways that don’t violate the rights of others
Describe passive behavior
Not expressing feelings, needs, and ideas; ignoring personal rights and allowing others to infringe upon them
Describe aggressive behavior.
Self enhancing behavior at the expense of other, is dominating and controlling
Define a characteristic of assertive behavior:
Firm
Eye contact, gestures, and facial expression are identified as:
Components of assertive body language
Clarifying, active listening, and voice tone are identified as ?
Assertive techniques
Define a characteristic of aggressive behavior;
Avoided
What are the effects of assertive behavior?
Healthier person
Passive behavior is somebody who:
Hides from trouble, has no confidence, and takes no action
Which of the following is a reason why aggressive behavior is learned?
You want to show that your not afraid
An active listener is one who
Clarifies with questions, suspends judgement, allows for silence.
Fear, violence, and anger are reactions to what type of behavior?
Aggressive
