Assertiveness versus aggression is the distinction between directly expressing one’s needs, preferences or disagreement and behaving aggressively toward others. The two remain distinct even when direct behavior has difficult relational consequences, so self-reported assertiveness needs examination of actual conduct before it is read as respectful assertion.
- Entry typeKey concept
- Category of its source unitMeasurement & Assessment Instruments
- DomainConversation & Relationships
What these mean
Editorial orientation · Entry type
Key concept
Key concepts are the working vocabulary of the field: the terms that the models and tools rely on and that a decision about communication has to use precisely. Each entry defines the term and sends you to the brief or the self-guided audit where it is put to work.
Editorial orientation · Category
Measurement & Assessment Instruments
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