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When a person expresses their feelings and opinions and advocates for their needs in a way that violates the rights of others, what is that an example of?

A. Passive-aggressive
B. Assertive
C. Aggressive
D. Passive

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Final answer:

Aggressive behavior is when a person expresses themselves in a way that violates the rights of others, as opposed to assertive behavior which is respectful and non-confrontational.

Step-by-step explanation:

When a person expresses their feelings and opinions and advocates for their needs in a way that violates the rights of others, that is an example of Aggressive behavior.

Unlike assertive communication, which involves expressing oneself in a respectful and non-confrontational manner, aggressive communication disregards the rights and feelings of others. Actions that are aggressive may intimidate or harm others, either physically or emotionally.

For examples in history, during the civil rights movement, Rosa Parks and other Black protestors demonstrated assertive behavior by peacefully protesting against segregation.

In contrast, a hypothetical government that protects free expression of ideas but restricts ideas deemed harmful is an example of the paradox of tolerance, which suggests that unrestricted tolerance can lead to the demise of tolerance itself if it allows the rise of intolerance.

Lastly, an example of collective behavior is a group of people interested in hearing an author speak, as it involves a spontaneous and unstructured social action by a group.

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