TYPES OF ASSERTION

Which of the following does NOT give a definition of ASSERTION?

• a confident and forceful statement of fact or belief

• the action of stating something or exercising authority confidently and forcefully

• a stylistic approach or technique involving a strong declaration, a forceful or confident, and positive statement regarding a belief or a fact

• a forceful attempt of expressing emotions through physical contact and violence

Which does NOT state a reason why people avoid being assertive?

• they just don't want to deal with it

• fear of hurting others and not being liked by other people

• they are not sure how to clearly express

• they just simply do not want to ruin the relationship they have with others

Aggressive behavior is typically punishing, hostile, blaming, and demanding. It can involve threats, name-calling, and even actual physical contact. It can also involve sarcasm, catty comments, gossip, and “slips of the tongue.”

• TRUE

• FALSE

Being assertive means standing up for yourself in ways that violate the rights of others.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Which of the statements below is NOT true about the Function of Assertion?

• let readers feel that they should disagree or dispute what they read or hear; rather, they should reject the idea or notion as an indisputable fact

• one of the best approaches for writers to express their personal feelings, beliefs, and ideas in a direct way

• by using this technique, writers can defend others’ feelings and rights if violated

• expresses self-affirmation and rational thinking of personal respect or worth

It is a simple expression of your personal rights, beliefs, feelings, or opinions.

• Basic Assertion

• Emphatic Assertion

• Escalating Assertion

• I-Language Assertion

This is especially useful for expressing negative feelings. It involves a 3-part statement

• Basic Assertion

• Emphatic Assertion

• Escalating Assertion

• I-Language Assertion

This occurs when the other person fails to respond to your basic assertion and continues to violate your rights. You gradually escalate the assertion and become increasingly firm.

• Basic Assertion

• Emphatic Assertion

• Escalating Assertion

• I-Language Assertion

It conveys sympathy to someone, and usually has two parts: the first encompasses the recognition of the feelings or situations of the other person, and the second is a statement that shows support for the other person’s viewpoint, feelings, or rights

• Basic Assertion

• Emphatic Assertion

• Escalating Assertion

• I-Language Assertion

What assertion is the statement below?

“Excuse me, I’d like to finish what I’m saying.”

• Basic Assertion

• Emphatic Assertion

• Escalating Assertion

• I-Language Assertion