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Develop Your Assertiveness, 3rd Edition
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Develop Your Assertiveness, 3rd Edition

by Sue Bishop
March 2013
Intermediate to advanced
168 pages
2h 57m
English
Kogan Page
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TO BE, OR NOT TO BE?

CONDITIONING

When you first entered this world, and until you were about six months old, you knew and demonstrated two forms of behaviour: passive, dependent behaviour and aggressive, demanding behaviour. As you grew older, one of the first words you will have learnt and uttered is ‘No’. This is a way of saying, ‘I can now begin to rationalize, to make my own decisions.’ It is a way of beginning to establish independence as a unique individual.

For toddlers, being passive sometimes, aggressive at others, freely expressing feelings, and saying ‘No’ without guilt or malice, is spontaneous and natural. Were you reprimanded for saying ‘No’ as a small child? Were you told it was not polite … might hurt others’ feelings … make ...

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