Correct Answer:
B. Passive response style
Explanation:
🛡️ Response Styles in Assertive Discipline
In Lee and Marlene Canter’s Assertive Discipline model, teachers display one of three profiles when addressing conduct. A Passive response style is marked by a failure to outline firm expectations, inconsistent rule enforcement, and back-pedaling from consequences. This leaves students confused about actual behavioral boundaries and routinely harms instructional flow.
⚔️ Comparing Response Profiles
- Passive Profile: Gives up control, uses weak language (e.g., 'Please stop, okay?'), and avoids taking decisive action.
- Hostile Profile: Dominates via intimidation, shouts, uses sarcastic put-downs, and treats students as adversaries.
- Assertive Profile (Ideal): Communicates needs clearly, maintains calm eye contact, and consistently backs up parameters with predictable outcomes.