What is the difference between aggression and assertiveness?

Answer 1

i can only give you your answer relating it to sport.

assertion is a individual playing with emotion and keeping within the rules of the game. it also has 4 main criteria these being;

- it is goal directed

- its not intended to harm or injure

- it uses legitimate force (even if this could be counted as aggression in a non sporting environment)

- it does no break the rules of the game

aggression however is defined as a behaviour with the goal of harming or injuring someone else.

Answer 2

Aggression involves forceful or hostile behavior that aims to dominate or harm others, often disregarding their feelings or rights. Assertiveness, on the other hand, involves confidently expressing one's own needs, opinions, and boundaries while respecting the needs and boundaries of others. Assertiveness is about standing up for oneself without being aggressive or passive.

Answer 3

Assertive person is someone who always want to assist others without hurting them.

Aggressive person is someone who always defend his or her territory, not caring for other people, some one who is bully.