Mark and Elias are fighting over who can use the remote control that evening as they each want to watch a different program. Frustrated, Mark says "I allowed you to have the TV the last three nights even though there were shows I wanted to watch. If I can have the TV for the next two hours you can have it for the rest of the night. Which word best describes Mark's behavior?

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Mark is asserting his needs and offering a compromise, which is a form of assertive communication. He is not using power, aggression, or seeking a consensus but rather stating his position and proposing a solution.

Mark and Elias Are Fighting Over Who Can Use the Remote