The most important distinction between aggression and assertion is its intent. During assertion, we move ourselves toward another;... during aggression, we move ourselves against another. Assertion is vital within a relationship. Aggression is not.... The truth is, reports indicate that both men and women enjoy a partner who is assertive. Such a partner eliminates the need for second-guessing and mind-reading. Such a partner gives his or her mate implicit permission to be similarly assertive. Aggression, however, often evokes more aggression--thrusts, parries, and strategies for defense.LESSATTRIBUTION DETAIL »
The assertion fallacy ... is the fallacy of confusing the conditions for the performance of the speech act of assertion with the a...nalysis of the meaning of particular words occurring in certain assertions.LESSATTRIBUTION DETAIL »