While aggressive and assertive communication are frequently confused, the main difference between the two is that assertive communication includes respect for yourself and the other party, whereas aggressive communication quickly disrespects and often insults the other party, leaving you feeling guilty or angry.
Aggression's purpose is to hurt someone who doesn't want to be hurt. The reasons for this differ from person to person. Someone may act violently in response to pain or fear, whereas another may use aggression to achieve a different aim, such as stealing money or property from another person.
Bullying, gossiping, and playing friends off each other are all examples. Hostile aggression is defined as emotional or reactive behaviour with the aim to harm or destroy someone or something. Any indirect manifestation of hostile feelings might be considered passive violence.
Three types of aggression are classified by the NIMH Research Domain Criteria: frustrative nonreward, defensive aggression, and offensive (or proactive) aggression (39). The first two categories are both reactive in this scenario.
The ability to express good and negative ideas and sentiments in an open, honest, and direct manner is known as assertive communication. It acknowledges our rights while also respecting those of others. It enables us to accept responsibility for ourselves and our acts without passing judgement or placing blame on others.
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