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Peer reviewedFriedlander, Myrna L.; Schwartz, Gary S. – Journal of Counseling Psychology, 1985
Proposes a taxonomy for classifying certain kinds of client self-presentations as defensive and assertive strategies to influence counselors' impressions and behaviors. Describes four assertive strategies (ingratiation, supplication, self-promotion, and intimidation) and one defensive strategy ("facework") along with their short-term…
Descriptors: Assertiveness, Classification, Counseling, Counseling Theories
