#assertive
- Assertive — Expressing one's opinions, rights, or feelings clearly, firmly, and honestly, without manifesting aggressiveness toward others and without adopting a passive or defensive attitude. This structural behavior reflects a delicate inner balance, allowing the individual to support their viewpoints constructively while simultaneously respecting the dignity and opinions of their interlocutors.
- Assertiveness — A personality trait or complex social skill consisting of the ability to express opinions, needs, and feelings in a direct, open, and honest way, while simultaneously maintaining deep respect for the interlocutor. This structural phenomenon constitutes a healthy alternative to passive, aggressive, or passive-aggressive communication styles, being considered an essential pillar of emotional intelligence.
- Authoritative — Denoting, expressing, or imposing authority; firm, decisive, and dignified, inspiring natural respect and compliance through competence without resorting to tyranny. In developmental psychology, the authoritative style (as opposed to authoritarian) combines firm demands with affection, open communication, and support for individual autonomy.