DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY
ADULTHOOD PHYSICAL COGNITIVE AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
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They are more likely to take better physical care of themselves
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They are likely to be higher in crystallized intelligence, but lower in fluid intelligence
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They are usually more intelligent than less assertive individuals
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They are better at expressing what kinds of care and attention they need.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Why are elderly people with assertive personalities often better able to cope with changes in their lives than those who are less assertive? They are better at expressing what kinds of care and attention they need.
Detailed explanation-2: -Assertiveness can help you express yourself effectively and stand up for your point of view. It can also help you do this while respecting the rights and beliefs of others. Being assertive can also help boost your self-esteem and earn others’ respect. This can help with stress management.
Detailed explanation-3: -They Resist Peer Pressure A teen who can speak up for themselves will be able to say no to something they don’t want. This means they are more likely to say no to sexual advances they aren’t comfortable with and they’ll be better equipped to resist peer pressure to use drugs or alcohol.
Detailed explanation-4: -Being assertive means finding the right balance between passivity (not assertive enough) and aggression (angry or hostile behavior). It means having a strong sense of yourself and your value, and acknowledging that you deserve to get what you want.