This does not mean 'assertive behaviour' that ignores the feelings of other people but rather the recognition that they, too, are unique and special.

In a study by Schwarz et al., participants were asked to describe either 6 or 12 examples of assertive or unassertive behavior.

Assertiveness manuals recognize that "many people, when trying out assertive behaviour for the first time, find that they go too far and become aggressive."

One of the methods used to draw out someone's talents would be to encourage assertive behavior [source: Corsini].

We all display different degrees of passive, aggressive, or assertive behaviour, at different times, in different situations.

It may call for assertive behaviour in dealing with others to get the matters cleared up.

Talk about how assertive behavior is treated at school.

The Kintamani dog is gentle around people, yet retains enough assertive behavior to render it a noteworthy (but not vicious) watchdog.

By most of the viewers, Holly is considered to be the most quiet mom because of her polite but assertive behaviors.

Robinton was altogether astonished at her sudden, assertive behavior, as well as the robust quality of her voice.