Assertiveness Quiz

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What is the definition of assertiveness based on the text?

  • Giving something in advance and then asking for payment after the fact
  • Behavior that enables a person to act in his or her own best interest (correct)
  • Figures of speech in which one word is used instead of another
  • Getting someone to do what you want them to do

What does interpersonal power refer to?

  • Giving something in advance and then asking for payment after the fact
  • Behavior that enables a person to act in his or her own best interest
  • A power relationship between two or more people (correct)
  • Figures of speech in which one word is used instead of another

What influences our jobs, family relationships, and friendships according to the text?

  • Assertiveness
  • Compliance
  • Metaphor
  • Power (correct)

What does personal power enable us to do according to the text?

<p>Gain and maintain control in our lives (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the four aspects of an individual that can be abused in interpersonal power?

<p>Physical, mental, emotional, spiritual (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which strategy involves gaining compliance through positive or negative consequences?

<p>Negative Consequences (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the ability that allows one to seek support from others and make mistakes?

<p>The ability to love yourself (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to refer to the power relationship between two or more people?

<p>Interpersonal Power (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must one learn to unlock the many doors of power in one’s life?

<p>Effective interpersonal communication skills (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which group of people does the text mention as potentially being more powerful?

<p>Elites (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when one exercises power but it is not perceived by others?

<p>It is lost (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of allowing people to play games of power over oneself?

<p>Loss of power (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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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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