Week 3 Writing Assignment – How Assertive Are You?

Think of five examples of times where you engaged in assertive behavior. Write a quick (one sentence) description of each situation. After you have completed this, rate each behavior with the Assertive Behavior Rating Scale:

1.) Assertive Behavior Example

Rating Scale: 5 – Usually

2.) Assertive Behavior Example

Rating Scale:

3.) Assertive Behavior Example

Rating Scale:

4.) Assertive Behavior Example

Rating Scale:

5.) Assertive Behavior Example

Rating Scale:

How Assertive Do You Believe You Are?

—-1———-2———-3———-4——-5——6
not at all/slightly/somewhat/fairly/usually/very

Assertive vs. Timid

a) Imagine that you are told that the person you are about to meet is extremely assertive. What are some factors that increase the likelihood of a self-fulfilling prophecy occurring while you interact with this person? What are ways you can overcome this tendency? Please write one paragraph answering part a.

b) Imagine that you are told that the person you are about to meet is extremely timid. What are some factors that increase the likelihood of a self-fulfilling prophecy occurring while you interact with this person? What are ways you can overcome this tendency? Please write one paragraph answering part b.