Describe the difference(s) between assertive and aggressive communication and why one is

preferable over the other.

What will be an ideal response?

Being assertive is making requests, asking for information, standing up for your
rights, and generally pursuing your own best interests without denying your partner's rights. On
the other hand, being aggressive is pursuing your interests by denying the rights of others. Being
appropriately assertive is being other-oriented while aggressiveness is exclusively self-oriented.
Thus, the other-orientation can create a more positive communication climate while assertiveness
may involve judgmental attitudes and evaluation.

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a) Bethel School District v. Fraser; b) Tinker v. Community School District; c) Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier; d) Healy v. James; e) Bright v. Los Angeles Unified School District.

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The ________ process was developed by Frederick Scott Archer

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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