Assertive Communication Requires

question 12

Multiple Choice

Assertive communication requires

• A)empathy
• B)persistence.
• C)honesty.
• D)respect.
• E)all of these.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Theorists

Psychologists or researchers who study how mental processes such as perception, memory, and reasoning influence behavior.

Ruminative Response

A pattern of behavior where an individual persistently focuses on the symptoms of their distress, and on its possible causes and consequences, instead of solutions.

Psychomotor Retardation

A slowing of thought and a reduction of physical movements in an individual, which can be a feature of major depressive disorder.

Sexual Dysfunction

Conditions affecting any stage of the sexual response cycle, hindering the person or couple from achieving pleasure during sexual activities.