If an individual says 'No' to a request, he/she states an opinion without being self-conscious and expresses his/her emotions openly. It is indicative of which skill?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Assertiveness
Option (1) Self-care — Incorrect. Self-care means keeping ourselves healthy, fit and relaxed, for example by breathing slowly and deeply, so that we are better prepared to tackle everyday stress.
Option (2) Rational thinking — Incorrect. Rational thinking means challenging distorted thinking and irrational beliefs, and driving out intrusive negative thoughts.
Option (3) Hardiness — Incorrect. Hardiness is a set of beliefs about oneself and the world, made of ‘the three Cs’: commitment, control and challenge. It is a personality trait that resists stress, not a skill of saying no.
Option (4) Assertiveness — Correct. Assertiveness is a behaviour or skill that helps to communicate our feelings, needs, wants and thoughts with clarity and confidence. It is the ability to say no to a request, to state an opinion without being self-conscious, or to express emotions such as love and anger openly.
NCERT (2025-26): “Assertiveness : … Assertiveness is a behaviour or skill that helps to communicate, clearly and confidently, our feelings, needs, wants, and thoughts. It is the ability to say no to a request, to state an opinion without being self-conscious, or to express emotions such as love, anger, etc. openly.…” |