Asertivní techniky

What is assertive behavior?

• The art of interacting with people without hurting them while asserting one's opinion.

• Being aggressive in communication.

• Ignoring others' opinions.

• Always agreeing with others.

What does calm repetition of what you want involve?

• Repeating your request without getting sidetracked.

• Yelling to make your point.

• Ignoring the other person's response.

• Changing your request based on others' opinions.

How can you accept manipulative criticism?

• By acknowledging that there may be some truth in what the critic says.

• By arguing back.

• By ignoring the critic.

• By accepting all criticism as valid.

What is self-disclosure?

• Sharing your feelings to facilitate social communication.

• Keeping your feelings to yourself.

• Only talking about others.

• Avoiding personal topics.

What does negative assertiveness teach us?

• To agree with justified criticism and accept our mistakes.

• To deny any mistakes.

• To blame others for our faults.

• To avoid criticism at all costs.

What is the purpose of negative questioning?

• To actively support criticism and use the information gained.

• To avoid answering questions.

• To agree with everything.

• To ignore the critic.

What does selective ignoring involve?

• Not reacting to manipulative and irrelevant criticism.

• Reacting aggressively to all criticism.

• Ignoring all feedback.

• Accepting all criticism as valid.

What is an acceptable compromise?

• Offering a compromise as long as your self-esteem is not compromised.

• Always giving in to others.

• Never compromising.

• Ignoring the other person's needs.