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assertiveness
assertiveness Assertiveness is the learned ability to express one’s opinions, needs, and feelings clearly while respecting oneself and the social situation.
Assertiveness is the learned ability to express one’s opinions, needs, and feelings clearly while respecting oneself and the social situation. In psychology and skills training, it is treated as part of socially effective communication, though overly direct expression can sometimes be seen as aggressive or inappropriate depending on the context.