[ə-sûŕtĭv]
(adj.)Inclined to bold or confident assertion; aggressively self-assured.
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Assertiveness is a trait taught by many personal development experts and psychotherapists and the subject of many popular self-help books. It is linked to self-esteem and considered an important comm...
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Assertive behavior — Learn the importance of assertiveness and how to be more assertive. ... Being assertive is a core communication skill. It means that you stand up for yourself, express yourself effectively and prevent others from taking advantage of you. Being assertive helps boost self-confidence and may help you...
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What is being assertive? ... Standing up for your rights and not being taken advantage of is one definition of being assertive. ... How is Being Assertive different from Being Aggressive?
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Definition of assertive from the Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary with audio pronunciations, thesaurus, Word of the Day, and word games. ... 1 : disposed to or characterized by bold or confident assertion <an assertive leader>; 2 : having a strong or distinctive flavor or aroma <assertive wines>
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Definition of assertive in the Online Dictionary. Meaning of assertive. Pronunciation of assertive. Translations of assertive. assertive synonyms, assertive antonyms. Information about assertive in the free online English dictionary and encyclopedia. ... assertive - aggressively self-assured; "an energetic assertive boy who...
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Improving Assertive Behavior. ContentWhat is assertive behavior?Ten Assertive Rights of an IndividualJournal Exercise on 10 Assertive RightsSix Myths That Encourage Non-Assertive BehaviorSteps to Impr... ... Assertive Right 1: I have the right to judge my own behavior, thoughts and emotions and to take the responsibility...
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Assertive discipline is a structured, systematic approach designed to assist educators in running an organized, teacher-in-charge classroom environment. Lee and Marlene Canter, when consulting for school systems, found that many teachers were unable to control undesirable behavior that occurred in their classrooms.
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