L6 Assertiveness

Question 1

assertiveness

Answer 1

sense of power and self-esteem in communication situations where stress may have us give up power

Question 2

power

Answer 2

possession of control/authority/influence over another
neutral, but people perceive it with positive or negative connotations

Question 3

nonassertive behavior

Answer 3

allowing rights to be overlooked, assuming a dependent role lowering our self esteem
failing to state position by remaining quiet/passive
perceived as weak, easy to manipulate
rights include: being treated with respect, equality, express opinions, refuse, give/receive information

Question 4

aggressive behavior

Answer 4

perceived as hostile, angry, offensive, humiliating
stating position as the truth and more important than others

Question 5

elements of assertive behavior

Answer 5

self expression
respect for the rights of others
honest
direct/firm
equalizing self
verbally appropriate
behavior appropriate for situation
socially responsible
learned behavior

Question 6

assertive responses

Answer 6

confrontational
saying no
making requests
express opinions
initiate conversation
disclose self
express affection
willing to know others and let self be known

Question 7

attributions

Answer 7

what we think or feel caused an outcome we have experienced
change how we think about self esteem

Question 8

three dimensions of outcome attribution

Answer 8

locus of control: internal or external - things happening to you ext or you affecting what happens in your life int
stability: how much change in situation
controllability: how much you can affect a situation

Question 9

5 behaviors to act assertively

Answer 9

recognize situations in which you are more likely to act passive or aggressive
recognize attributions to forces uncontrollable and stable
replace old thought patterns
practice new thoughts as a first step
practice behavior that accompanies the ownership of the right