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What is the definition of assertiveness based on the text?
What is the definition of assertiveness based on the text?
What does interpersonal power refer to?
What does interpersonal power refer to?
What influences our jobs, family relationships, and friendships according to the text?
What influences our jobs, family relationships, and friendships according to the text?
What does personal power enable us to do according to the text?
What does personal power enable us to do according to the text?
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What are the four aspects of an individual that can be abused in interpersonal power?
What are the four aspects of an individual that can be abused in interpersonal power?
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Which strategy involves gaining compliance through positive or negative consequences?
Which strategy involves gaining compliance through positive or negative consequences?
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What is the ability that allows one to seek support from others and make mistakes?
What is the ability that allows one to seek support from others and make mistakes?
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What is the term used to refer to the power relationship between two or more people?
What is the term used to refer to the power relationship between two or more people?
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What must one learn to unlock the many doors of power in one’s life?
What must one learn to unlock the many doors of power in one’s life?
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Which group of people does the text mention as potentially being more powerful?
Which group of people does the text mention as potentially being more powerful?
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What happens when one exercises power but it is not perceived by others?
What happens when one exercises power but it is not perceived by others?
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What is the consequence of allowing people to play games of power over oneself?
What is the consequence of allowing people to play games of power over oneself?
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Study Notes
Assertiveness and Power
- Assertiveness is the ability to express one's needs and wants while respecting others' rights and needs.
Interpersonal Power
- Interpersonal power refers to the ability to influence others and achieve one's goals through interactions with them.
Influences on Relationships
- Our jobs, family relationships, and friendships are influenced by power dynamics.
Personal Power
- Personal power enables us to take control of our lives, make decisions, and achieve our goals.
Aspects of Abuse
- Four aspects of an individual that can be abused in interpersonal power are:
- Physical
- Emotional
- Intellectual
- Spiritual
Strategies of Power
- The strategy of gaining compliance through positive or negative consequences is called Coercion.
Seeking Support
- The ability to seek support from others and make mistakes is called Vulnerability.
Power Relationship
- The term used to refer to the power relationship between two or more people is Interpersonal Power.
Unlocking Power
- One must learn Self-Awareness to unlock the many doors of power in one's life.
Powerful Groups
- People with high social status, wealth, and education are potentially more powerful.
Perceived Power
- When one exercises power but it is not perceived by others, it has no effect.
Consequences of Power Games
- Allowing people to play games of power over oneself can lead to a loss of autonomy, dignity, and self-esteem.
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Test your knowledge of different forms of assertiveness with this quiz. Explore various aspects of assertive behavior, such as expressing feelings, making choices, speaking up for your rights, and more. Challenge yourself to understand the concept of assertiveness and how it differs from compliance.
