Describe three different situations in which you have been/have used the three types of behaviours.


AGGRESSIVE

ASSERTIVE

PASSIVE

Expresses own feelings, needs, beliefs, opinions, preferences in direct and forceful manner Expresses own feelings, needs, beliefs, opinions, preferences in direct and clear manner Expresses own feelings, needs, beliefs, opinions, preferences in indirect and/or an unclear manner, if at all
Holds 'other' responsible for thoughts, words and actions Takes responsibility for own thoughts, words and actions and allows others to do the same. Takes silent responsibility for own and others'thoughts, words and actions.
Invites/allows one-sided communication on own terms Invites/allows two-sided communication Invites/allows one-sided communication on others' terms
Respectful of self Respectful of self and others Respectful of others
Self is more important than other Both self and other are equally important Other is more important than self


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