Regarding self-assertion, which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. When you rehearse or role-play assertive behavior, one should practice until it can be repeated even under stress.
b. Learning self-assertion supplies one with instant poise, confidence, and self-assurance.
c. A good book on self-assertion is entitled Your Perfect Right by Alberti and Emmons.
d. Self-assertion is a way of combating anxieties associated with life in an impersonal and sometimes intimidating society.
ANSWER: b
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