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AFFIRMATION SOI [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-10-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Psychology
- Sociology of Communication
- Sociology of Human Relations
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- self-affirmation
1, record 1, English, self%2Daffirmation
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... self-affirmation [is] a balance in expression and communication. It's about [expressing one's] needs, but without overwhelming others. The goal is not ... to express [oneself] aggressively or to assert [oneself] by crushing others, but to assert [one's] needs while listening to the needs of others. 1, record 1, English, - self%2Daffirmation
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Psychologie
- Sociologie de la communication
- Sociologie des relations humaines
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- affirmation de soi
1, record 1, French, affirmation%20de%20soi
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'affirmation de soi désigne la capacité d'une personne à exprimer ses pensées, ses sentiments, son opinion et ses besoins de manière claire et en toute confiance. C'est un comportement social qui permet à une personne d'agir au mieux, selon ses intérêts, en faisant toujours preuve de respect envers autrui. 2, record 1, French, - affirmation%20de%20soi
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1986-03-06
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Programs and Courses
- Training of Personnel
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Workshop on Assertiveness 1, record 2, English, Workshop%20on%20Assertiveness
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes et de cours
- Perfectionnement et formation du personnel
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Affirmation de soi 1, record 2, French, Affirmation%20de%20soi
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cours et services éducatifs 1981-1982. 1, record 2, French, - Affirmation%20de%20soi
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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