or even "often," then the books suggests that the person has "difficulty in assertion" (50). Finally, the person should explain the assertion problems by writing down the problem which the answer to any question or questions identified.
The authors also recommend that unassertive people should take an "Uptight Inventory" (51-52). The Uptight Inventory exercise is designed to identify the things which make the person feel disturbed, tense, or upset (51). This exercise, together with the Assertive Inventory, should help people establish their own Assertive Goals. Additionally, the authors recommend that people read two books: Conditioned Reflex Therapy by Andrew Salter, and Help Without Psychoanalysis, by Jean Baer. All of these suggestions should help unassertive people recognize that their beha
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