Assertiveness - What are Passive, Aggressive & Assertive Behavior?

The video explores different types of behaviours: passive, aggressive, passive-aggressive, and assertive. It explains how passive behaviour involves submitting one's needs to others, aggressive behaviour prioritizes one's own needs over others, and passive-aggressive behaviour subtly undermines others. Assertiveness is highlighted as the ideal behaviour, balancing self-respect with respect for others. The video emphasizes that assertiveness leads to positive personal impact and success by fostering collaboration, accepting feedback, and maintaining honesty.

What is a key characteristic of passive behavior?

• Demanding rather than asking

• Celebrating others' successes

• Fear of disagreement and submission

• Blaming others for personal troubles

How does aggressive behavior typically manifest?

• By avoiding responsibility

• By demanding rather than asking

• By prioritizing others' needs over one's own

• Through collaboration and celebration

Which behavior is most likely to avoid asking for help due to fear of appearing weak?

• Passive behavior

• Passive-aggressive behavior

• Assertive behavior

• Aggressive behavior

Which behavior is characterized by sarcasm and a victim mentality?

• Aggressive behavior

• Assertive behavior

• Passive-aggressive behavior

• Passive behavior

What does passive-aggressive behavior often lead to?

• Celebration of others' successes

• Constructive feedback

• Manipulative and deceitful actions

• Open and honest communication

What is a defining trait of assertive behavior?

• Avoiding feedback

• Respecting both self and others

• Blaming others for mistakes

• Being overly submissive

How does assertive behavior handle feedback?

• By avoiding it

• By blaming others

• By accepting it constructively

• By ignoring it