| − | In [[psychology]], '''assertiveness''' means an open expression of [[emotion]]s, opinions and expectations, exerting interests and rights, while at the same time respecting feelings, expectations, interests and rights of others. With respect to assertiveness as quality of interpersonal communication skills, we distinguish the following behaviors:<ref name="Ethics2005">{{cite book |title=ETICKÁ VÝCHOVA v 2. ročníku základnej školy (Etics for elementary schools) Metodická príručka pre učiteľov (Methodological guide for teachers) |author=Eva Ivanová, Ľubica Kopinová, Eva Líšková |publisher=Metodicko-pedagogické centrum |place=Bratislava |year=2005 |pages=16-18 |url=http://dok.rwan.sk/Etika/Ivanova%2C%20Eva%20a%20Kopinova%2C%20Lubica%20-%20EV%202%20ZS%20-%20Metodicka%20prirucka.pdf |quote= |language=Slovak }}</ref> | + | In [[psychology]], '''assertiveness''' means an open expression of [[emotion]]s, opinions and expectations, exerting interests and rights, while at the same time respecting feelings, expectations, interests and rights of others. With respect to assertiveness as quality of [[Interpersonal skills|interpersonal communication skills]], we distinguish the following behaviors:<ref name="Ethics2005">{{cite book |title=ETICKÁ VÝCHOVA v 2. ročníku základnej školy (Etics for elementary schools) Metodická príručka pre učiteľov (Methodological guide for teachers) |author=Eva Ivanová, Ľubica Kopinová, Eva Líšková |publisher=Metodicko-pedagogické centrum |place=Bratislava |year=2005 |pages=16-18 |url=http://dok.rwan.sk/Etika/Ivanova%2C%20Eva%20a%20Kopinova%2C%20Lubica%20-%20EV%202%20ZS%20-%20Metodicka%20prirucka.pdf |quote= |language=Slovak }}</ref> |