Assertive, Aggressive, Passive

When someone is being assertive, they are:

• Being mean to others

• Being respectful of others while expressing their own thoughts and feelings

• Ignoring other people's opinions

When someone is being aggressive, they are:

• Being respectful of others while expressing their own thoughts and feelings

• Putting others down or hurting others to get their way

• Ignoring other people's opinions

When someone is being passive, they are:

• Being respectful of others while expressing their own thoughts and feelings

• Putting others down or hurting others to get their way

• Not expressing their own thoughts and feelings or standing up for themselves

Which of the following is an example of an "I" statement?

• "You always make me angry!"

• "I feel upset when you ignore me."

• "Why can't you just do what I say?"

Which of the following is an example of an aggressive behavior?

• Using an "I" statement to express how you feel

• Interrupting others while they speak

• Asking for help when needed

Which of the following is an example of a passive behavior?

• Using an "I" statement to express how you feel

• Standing up for yourself without putting others down

• Not expressing your own thoughts or feelings

When someone is assertive, they are:

• Being mean to others

• Being respectful of others while expressing their own thoughts and feelings

• Ignoring other people's opinions

Which of the following is an example of a boundary?

• Letting someone borrow your pencil

• Telling someone they can't play with you

• Ignoring someone when they ask you a question

When you ask for help when you need it, you are being:

• Passive

• Aggressive

• Assertive

Which of the following is an example of a respectful behavior?

• Bullying or teasing others

• Listening carefully to others and not interrupting them while they speak

• Using physical force to solve problems