Expressing Yourself and Satisfying Your Own Needs, Feeling Good About

question 23

Multiple Choice

Expressing yourself and satisfying your own needs, feeling good about this, and not hurting others in the process is known as _____.

• A) assertive behavior
• B) nonassertive behavior
• C) aggressive behavior
• D) insistent behavior

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Definitions:

Coercive Power

is the ability to influence others' behavior through threats, punishment, or other negative sanctions, relying on fear to gain compliance.

Ostracism

The social or professional exclusion of an individual by their peers or organization, often resulting in negative psychological and emotional consequences.

Sarcasm

The use of irony to mock or convey contempt, often characterized by saying the opposite of what is meant to highlight the absurdity of a situation.

Referent Power

A form of interpersonal power that derives from being admired and respected, leading others to identify with the person having power.