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Task: Identify Examples of Assertive Communication

#### Definition of Assertive Communication:
Assertive communication means standing up for yourself and expressing your feelings in a respectful and clear manner. It involves being direct, honest, and considerate of others' feelings while also respecting your own boundaries.

#### Instructions:
Place a checkmark next to the examples that demonstrate assertive communication.

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Analysis of Each Example:

1. Cody asks, "Wyatt, can you please stop throwing the ball at me?"
- Explanation: Cody is directly asking Wyatt to stop an action that is bothering him. This is a clear, respectful, and straightforward request.
- Assertive? Yes.

2. Diane pushes Ryan because he called her a bad name.
- Explanation: Diane's response is physical and aggressive, which is not respectful or calm. This is not assertive; it is aggressive.
- Assertive? No.

3. Cheyenne says, "No. I don't like it when you do that. Please, stop."
- Explanation: Cheyenne is clearly expressing her dislike of the behavior and politely asking the person to stop. This is a respectful and assertive way to communicate.
- Assertive? Yes.

4. Chris calls Bo a "chicken brain" because he's mad at him.
- Explanation: Chris is using name-calling as a way to express anger. This is disrespectful and not assertive.
- Assertive? No.

5. Ian is mad at Hector for making fun of him, but he doesn't say anything to him.
- Explanation: Ian is not communicating his feelings at all. This is passive behavior, not assertive.
- Assertive? No.

6. Tom is angry at his brother, so he sneaks in his room and breaks his toy.
- Explanation: Tom is expressing his anger in a destructive and indirect way. This is not assertive.
- Assertive? No.

7. Francis doesn't let Vivian play his game because he's mad at her.
- Explanation: Francis is withholding something from Vivian as a form of punishment. This is passive-aggressive behavior, not assertive.
- Assertive? No.

8. Carol says, "I need you to please stop calling me names behind my back."
- Explanation: Carol is directly addressing the issue and asking for the behavior to stop. This is a clear and respectful way to communicate.
- Assertive? Yes.

9. Joann tells Brenda that she's the "worst friend in the world!"
- Explanation: Joann is using harsh language to express her frustration. This is not respectful or assertive.
- Assertive? No.

10. Sally is mad at Asher, so she counts to 10 before expressing her feelings.
- Explanation: Sally is taking a moment to calm herself before expressing her feelings. While this shows self-control, the actual communication is not described, so we cannot determine if it is assertive based on this information alone.
- Assertive? Cannot be determined without more context.

11. Darnell says, "I'm tired of you picking on me. It hurts my feelings."
- Explanation: Darnell is clearly expressing his feelings and stating how the behavior affects him. This is a respectful and assertive way to communicate.
- Assertive? Yes.

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Final Answer:

- Cody: ✓
- Diane:
- Cheyenne: ✓
- Chris:
- Ian:
- Tom:
- Francis:
- Carol: ✓
- Joann:
- Sally: (Cannot be determined)
- Darnell: ✓

Boxed Final Answer:
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