Most assertiveness training groups are which type?

• A. Behavioristic and highly structured.
• B. Unstructured.
• C. Psychodynamic or person-centered.
• D. Focused heavily on existential concerns.

Answer: (A)

Assertiveness training groups rely on teaching concrete social skills through a behaviorally oriented, highly structured format. They typically include clear objectives, short instruction, modeling of assertive responses, guided role-plays, feedback from peers and the facilitator, and homework for practice. This structure focuses on observable behavior change—rehearsing, rewarding progress, and measuring progress over time—rather than exploring internal motives or feelings. Other approaches, like psychodynamic or person-centered, prioritize insight or non-directive exploration, and unstructured groups lack the systematic skill-building that assertiveness training emphasizes.