Regarding nonassertive people, which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. Nonassertive people are seldom successful in achieving their intended goals.
b. Nonassertive people are usually patient to a fault.
c. Sometimes nonassertive people's pentup anger explodes with unexpected fury, which can damage
relationships.
d. Nonassertive behavior is selfenhancing and is used to maintain the person's selfrespect.
ANSWER: d
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