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argumentativeness, assertiveness, and verbal aggressiveness theory  

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  • Predispositions toward aggressive communication have been found to explain much of a person's message-sending and message-receiving behavior. Understanding the role of aggressive communication in conflict provides valuable insight into communication behaviors people exhibit when disagreement exists. [Source: Encyclopedia of Communication Theory; Argumentativeness, Assertiveness, and Verbal Aggressiveness Theory]

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