In the model of interpersonal conflict handling styles,the extent to which a person is concerned with satisfying one's own concerns depends on the extent to which the person is ____ in pursuing personal goals.

A) cooperative or uncooperative
B) competitive or uncompetitive
C) assertive or unassertive
D) aggressive or unaggressive

Personal Goals

Individual objectives set by a person, aiming at personal development or accomplishment.

Assertive

The quality of being confident and direct in claiming one's rights or putting forward one's opinions without being aggressive.

Unassertive

A behavioral characteristic in which an individual tends to be passive or submissive, often failing to express their own opinions or needs.