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A look at the role of assertion and self-efficacy in the counseling process. The author examines the uses of assertion from the client and the counselor's perspective.

From the Paper
"Assertiveness, along with self-efficacy, plays an important role in the counseling process. To be effective, various situations often require assertive responses and approaches. Counselors can help a great deal in understanding issues that stand in the way of self-esteem, assertion, and self-efficacy, by directing clients toward re-examining their assumptions."

Tags:psychology, therapy, sessions, client, patient, treatment

Abstract
Assertiveness is an important communication skill that involves standing up for one's rights while respecting the rights of others. It enables us to express our feelings, opinions, beliefs and needs directly, openly and honestly. It also gives us confidence, increases our self-esteem and enhances our self-control in everyday situations. As a result, assertiveness improves our decision-making ability and increases our chances of getting what we really want from our lives. This paper explores various aspects of assertiveness including the difference between non-assertive (passive), aggressive and assertive behavior, describes different types of assertion, and discusses the gender and cultural differences in assertive communication.

Outline:
Abstract
The Difference Between Assertive, Aggressive, and Passive Behavior
Types of Assertion
Gender and Culture Differences in Assertive Communication
Conclusion
Works Cited

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"Apart from the gender, a person's cultural background also influences the way in which he or she uses assertive language. In "collectivist" cultures such as that of Asian countries such as China, Japan or Korea, for example, individual rights are often considered to be subordinate to those of the group and values of humility, tolerance or subservience are considered as virtues; hence "assertive" behavior may not even be appropriate or desired in such cultures. In some cultures, it is particularly important to show respect and obedience to elders and parents; show of asserive behavior in front of elders would be considered to be particularly distasteful. On the other hand in countries where individualism is prized, assertiveness and standing up for one's rights are considered to be desirable behaviors."

Tags:individualism, escalating, emphatic, intensifier, qualifier

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"Position Statement on Friedman's Assertion
The statement by Milton Friedman that the "only responsibility for a manager is to the board of directors and the shareholders" is ridiculous, by most modern standards. Unless, of course, that statement, like so many pronouncements by Friedman, is meant as a challenging premise for debate (Friedman, 1970, 24). Assuming, however, that this senior economist has put aside his socialist days, his pro-Keynesian and his anti-Keynesian days, and actually believes in that statement, then the management student faces a myriad of philosophical problems.
For instance, it goes against almost all of the current management theory that suggests that the old ideas of command and control are outdated. As Humble suggests "With the demise of command and control, old-fashioned bureaucracies cease to be ..."

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In this paper, a history of the reasons and need for the Monroe Doctrine are thoroughly examined. The Doctrine was a powerful statement but the U.S. had very little power of enforcement. Reasons behind this are discussed. This paper also shows how the Monroe Doctrine appeared on the surface to be an American declaration of independence from a colony-hungry Europe but in fact the document had many weaknesses.

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"By the early 1800s, America was becoming its own country and trying to separate itself from Europe. The United States wanted to prevent future colonization of the Americas by European countries and attempted to accomplish this by issuing the Monroe Doctrine. The Monroe Doctrine of 1823, designed to discourage European nations from colonization that would threaten America, was merely a declaration of America's independence, not a demonstration of it."

Tags:1823, adams, alliance, america, colonization, congress, doctrine, european, james, john, latin, monroe, oregon, quincy, territory, vienna

Abstract
This paper looks at several approaches by different authorities regarding assertive behavior and the role it has in improving self-esteem. The paper then draws conclusions about the improvement of self esteem based on the information that is presented.

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"One way that a person can improve his or her self esteem is to practice assertive behavior. Assertive behavior can be defined as the ability to maintain control over a person's behavior and emotions in order to achieve the goals, results, or communications that he or she seeks. behavior is not aggressive and manipulative. Assertive actions are based on reason and self-awareness rather than as an emotional response to a situation. The authors of the book Don't Say Yes When You Want to Say No state, "People with Excitatory Personalities do not fear their feelings. Frightened neither of closeness not combat, they act out of strength. The excitatory man knows who he is, what he wants. He is assertive" (17). The individual's strength is used to communicate needs and ideas rather than coercing other people. Traditional theories such as those of authors H. Fensterheim and J. Baer have several valid concepts, but they have limitations."

Tags:Baer, Fensterheim, combative, assertion

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This paper explains the basic premise underlying the assertive discipline model of teaching. It then goes on to describe how assertive discipline can benefit and harm the education of children and presents arguments of critics on both sides of the issue.

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"According to the assertive discipline model, teachers have the right to determine what is best for their students, and to demand compliance. The model holds that pupils should not prevent teachers from teaching, nor should they keep other students from learning. Student compliance is important in creating and maintaining an effective and efficient learning environment. To develop and maintain this environment, teachers are encouraged to react assertively, as opposed to aggressively or non-assertively."

Tags:compliance, learning, assertively, classroom, rules, consequences, reinforcements, students, instruction

Abstract
The writer of this paper contends and explains why assertive communication effectively aids individuals in achieving much needed self confidence as well as standing up for their own rights while not violating the rights of others. This paper details and examines the ins and outs of several viable assertiveness techniques.

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"Many analysts with expertise in the field of interpersonal communications contend that assertive communication skills are of real importance in ensuring that effective productive and informative communication exchanges take place in both personal and professional situations. Lindenfield Assertiveness as defined by Trenholm and Jensen consists of standing up for one's own rights without infringing on the rights of others. Further assertiveness in communication and other human interactions is adaptive behavior in that it is functional in a given context is self-enhancing generates positive feelings."

Tags:communication, assertiveness, aggressiveness

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This paper discusses the attribute of assertiveness and its important role when faced with a conflict which needs to be resolved. The paper defines assertiveness and then differentiates it with aggressiveness.

From the Paper
"Organizations in every part of the world deal with conflict on a daily basis. Employees must cope with supervisor demands, customer issues and office politics, which often lead to differences in opinion. Assertiveness within the workplace is crucial to resolving these internal conflicts. Assertive behavior demands that an individual consciously handle situations clearly and fairly. In order to better understand how to be assertive, one must also examine behaviors that may hinder conflict resolution: aggressiveness and non-assertiveness. Once an individual understands these differences, he or she can then make conscious decisions to appropriately assert him or herself during conflict resolution."

Tags:aggressive, assertive

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The paper describes the Assertive Discipline Model model and provides an example of how to implement it. Special components of the model and pros and cons of the model are noted.

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"The following presents a discussion of the Assertive Discipline Model pioneered by Lee and Marlene Canters. The model is described and an example of how to implement it is provided. Special components of the model and pros and cons of the model are noted.
"The Assertive Discipline Model is a model of behavioral management designed to assist teachers in their efforts to manage the classroom behavior of students. (McIntyre Kizlik Ziplink) This model is a structured and systematic method of helping..."

Tags:assertive, discipline, model

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This paper researches the effect of assertive discipline on social relationships in the classroom. The paper analyzes what assertive discipline is and how it works in a classroom environment, including steps for implementation. It then reviews the literature with regard to how effective this form of discipline is and how it affects the classroom dynamics.

Table of Contents:
Chapter One
Introduction
Objective
Introduction
Research Question
Rationale
Study Approach
Chapter Two
Review of the Literature
Catching Students Being Good
Assertive Discipline is a Behavioral Approach
Three Competencies of Assertive Discipline
Six Tasks of Assertive Discipline in the Classroom
Application of Assertive Discipline Approach
Key Ideas behind Assertive Discipline
Characteristics of the Assertive Discipline Model
Implementation of the Assertive Discipline Model
Benefits of the Assertive Discipline Approach
Logical Consequences
Ascending & Increasing Level of Consequences for Each Problem Behavior
Review of the Literature Reviewed

From the Paper
"The teacher should always when speaking do so in a firm tone of voice and make eye contact with students, being responsive to appropriate behavior exhibited by students. Assertive Discipline is not difficult to implement and is effectively on a general basis. Assertive Discipline provides students who are misbehaving with the right type of attention for exhibiting good behavior. Parents are involved and through cooperation in discipline techniques, unproductive behaviors have been shown to lessen. Critics of the Assertive Discipline approach hold that children should be taught to follow rules simply because it is the right thing to do and further that the techniques of Assertive Discipline are forms of control that do not encourage critical thinking in the child and interferes with the child in development of self-reliance."

Tags:behavior, punishment, reward