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ERIC Number: EJ294473
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1983
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Stylistic Complexity and Verb Usage in Assertive and Passive Speech.
Gervasio, Amy Herstein; And Others
Journal of Counseling Psychology, v30 n4 p546-56 Oct 1983
Studied conversation in a role play of assertive behavior of 58 college students and compared this with stylistic complexity derived from publications on assertiveness training. Results showed that for both samples assertive speakers used significantly more words, phrases and clauses than passive speakers. (LLL)
Descriptors: Assertiveness, College Students, Communication Skills, Computer Oriented Programs, Content Analysis, Females, Higher Education, Interpersonal Communication, Structural Analysis (Linguistics), Verbs
Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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