#assertion

[hauntedselves]

DEAR MAN: Making Yourself Heard

This interpersonal effectiveness skill helps you assert your boundaries, and get yourself heard and understood.

D: Describe

Describe the current situation (if necessary). Stick to the facts. Tell the person exactly what you are reacting to.

Example: “You told me you would be home by dinner but you didn’t get here until 11.”

E: Express

Express your feelings and opinions about the situation. Don’t assume that the other person knows how you feel.

Use phrases such as “I want” instead of “You should,” “I don’t want” instead of “You shouldn’t.”

Example: “When you come home so late, I start worrying about you.”

A: Assert

Assert yourself by asking for what you want or saying no clearly. Do not assume that others will figure out what you want. Remember that others cannot read your mind.

Example: “I would really like it if you would call me when you are going to be late.”

R: Reinforce

Reinforce (reward) the person ahead of time (so to speak) by explaining positive effects of getting what you want or need. If necessary, also clarify the negative consequences of not getting what you want or need. Remember also to reward desired behavior after the fact.

Example: “I would be so relieved, and a lot easier to live with, if you do that.”

M: stay Mindful

Keep your focus on your goals. Maintain your position. Don’t be distracted. Don’t get off the topic.

“Broken record”: Keep asking, saying no, or expressing your opinion over and over and over. Just keep replaying the same thing again and again.

Ignore attacks: If another person attacks, threatens, or tries to change the subject, ignore the threats, comments, or attempts to divert you. Do not respond to attacks. Ignore distractions. Just keep making your point.

Example: “I would still like a call.”

A: Appear confident

Appear effective and competent. Use a confident voice tone and physical manner; make good eye contact. No stammering, whispering, staring at the floor, retreating. No saying, “I’m not sure,” etc.

N: Negotiate

Be willing to give to get. Offer and ask for other solutions to the problem. Reduce your request. Say no, but offer to do something else or to solve the problem another way. Focus on what will work.

Turn the tables: Turn the problem over to the other person. Ask for other solutions.

Example: “How about if you text me when you think you might be late?” “What do you think we should do? . . . I can’t just stop worrying about you [or I’m not willing to].”

More tips

Describe the current interaction.

If the “broken record” and ignoring don’t work, make a statement about what is happening between you and the person now, but without imputing motives.

Example: “You keep asking me over and over, even though I have already said no several times,” or “It is hard to keep asking you to empty the dishwasher when it is your month to do it.”

Not: “You obviously don’t want to hear what I am saying,” “You obviously don’t care about me,” “Well, it’s obvious that what I have to say doesn’t matter to you,” “Obviously you think I’m stupid.”

Express feelings or opinions about the interaction.

For instance, in the middle of an interaction that is not going well, you can express your feelings of discomfort in the situation.

Example: “I am sorry I cannot do what you want, but I’m finding it hard to keep discussing it,” or “It’s becoming very uncomfortable for me to keep talking about this, since I can’t help it. I am starting to feel angry about it,” or “I’m not sure you think this is important for you to do.”

Not: “I hate you!”, “Every time we talk about this, you get defensive,” “Stop patronizing me!”

Assert wishes in the situation.

When another person is pestering you, you can ask them to stop it. When a person is refusing a request, you can suggest that you put the conversation off until another time. Give the other person a chance to think about it.

Example: “Please don’t ask me again. My answer won’t change,” or “OK, let’s stop discussing this now and pick it up again sometime tomorrow,” or “Let’s cool down for a while and then get together to figure out a solution.”

Not: “Would you shut up?” “You should do this!”, “You should really calm down and do what’s right here.”

Reinforce.

When you are saying no to someone who keeps asking, or when someone won’t take your opinion seriously, suggest ending the conversation, since you aren’t going to change your mind anyway. When trying to get someone to do something for you, you can suggest that you will come up with a better offer later.

Example: “Let’s stop talking about this now. I’m not going to change my mind, and I think this is just going to get frustrating for both of us,” or “OK, I can see you don’t want to do this, so let’s see if we can come up with something that will make you more willing to do it.”

Not: “If you don’t do this for me, I’ll never do anything for you ever again,” “If you keep asking me, I’ll get a restraining order against you,” “Gosh, you must be a terrible person for not doing this / for asking me to do this.”

- from DBT Skills Training Handouts and Worksheets (2015) by Marsha M. Linehan, pp. 125-7.

[philosophybits]

An inference is a transition to an assertion; and so also to the behaviour that corresponds to the assertion. ‘I draw the consequences’ not only in words, but also in deeds.

Ludwig Wittgenstein, Philosophical Investigations

[cashordashdoesntmatter]

Loved the beginning of this match - Big Drew asserting his dominance

[dbaydenny]

I am self spoken

choosing to express myself

to convey meaning

clear and concise before you,

the offense of assertion.

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D W Eldred

[wayti-blog]

Dogmas of every kind put assertion in the place of reason and give rise to more contention, bitterness, and want of charity than any other influence in human affairs.

Arthur Conan Doyle

[1000polaroidportraits]

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William Goldsmith, drummer, with his son. In the summer of 1994, I saw Sunny Day Real Estate at the Triad Amphitheater. I was right up front, stage left. It was a bright moment during an unhappy time in my life. The thing I wanted most was to move to Seattle and play music and I had no idea how to make it happen. There is no way my 19 year-old brain could conceive that in 2019 I’d be playing bass in a band and while playing a show in the basement of Cafe Pettirosso, I’d look out into the crowd mid-song and see Will Goldsmith watching me play music. It felt unreal and amazing. Those two shows probably don’t hold much importance to Will. Why would they? But for me, those two nights will be forever linked in my brain. I saw SDRE at the Showbox last year and they are still fantastic. I also hear there will probably be a new Assertion record in the near future.

[misterparadigm]

How to Deconstruct and Address an Argument Thoroughly

I have a system for breaking down an argument. First, I deal with what can be empirically proven--things with material evidence. Then, I deal with things that can be reasoned through using the structure of logic, i.e. deduction and induction.

Only after those have been addressed can you wade into what's left: conjecture, suspicion, belief, or generic assertion. Most often, what remains in this space is so subjective that it's inarguable, and so this is the last bastion of a weak argument; it's the place rushed to when the outlook of success is poor.

But then, finally, we go where argument is abandoned entirely: dismissal, mockery, and petty gaslighting. The grease trap of discourse. The slippery dregs.

[frog707]

Frustrating

My current open-source software project has bugs, but so far they've manifested only on the continuous integration servers. And even in CI they're not reproducible.

I've observed dozens of crashes on various platforms:

+ mutex lock failed

+ native assertion failures in Ragdoll.cpp line 543 and Array.h line 455

+ EXCEPTION_ACCESS_VIOLATION

+ SIGSEGV in 4 different locations

I suspect heap corruption.

[thefeminineessence]

[chameleonv]

CTS A | Connect CTS A to all your other modules (and components)

Throughout my coursework, I could see how critical thinking was the backbone interconnecting with all my modules. I relied on it heavily, especially when experimenting with techniques, problem-solving and collaborating.

Collaboration played a big role, particularly in Studio 1 and Craft Workshop. Working in groups taught me to adapt my approach to different perspectives and working styles. Each experience broadened my understanding and deepened my appreciation for diverse insights. After all, not everyone has the same ideas as I do. I felt that blending ideas led to more effective solutions.

Emotional intelligence and assertiveness were also key. I had to manage my own emotions and remain sensitive to others. This is evident during Studio 1 and Craft Workshop. For example, in Studio 1, I helped resolve tension in a group activity by suggesting we revisit a peer’s idea, which led to better progress.

This experience ties closely to assertion and conflict resolution. I learned to balance being open to others' point of view while contributing my own. I found that this fostered greater success and productivity within the group. When conflicts arose, I resolved them through empathetic, strategic interaction - asserting my perspective without dismissing others - to reach shared goals while remaining considerate of the team.

Maintaining a growth mindset was essential across all modules, especially in a creative environment where innovation is constant. We were not given predefined frameworks but worked with ideas that are constant in need of fine-tuning and exploration. This process can be exhausting, particularly when feedback can be subjective. However, I learned that embracing diverse opinions and accepting constructive criticism are key elements of critical thinking and personal growth, requiring resilience.

Lastly, documenting my creative process was another vital part of my work. By documenting through design softwares for Digital Skills and Photography, I was able to track the development of my ideas and reflect on how my work evolved over time. In particular, working on a Creative Process Journal for Studio 1 allowed me to document not only final outcomes but also the stages of exploration and research, giving insights into my own creative journey.

In conclusion, all of these skills come hand in hand. They are elements of critical thinking, and each module required me to apply them in unique ways, shaping my growth as a designer.

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References:

Four Cs of 21st Century Skills." iCEV, 12 Aug. 2021, www.icevonline.com/blog/four-cs-21st-century-skills.

[tenth-sentence]

Indeed, every calculation done to date, and there have been have, supports this assertion.

"The Fabric of the Cosmos" - Brian Greene

[secretdazedragon]

Assert dominance by making direct eye contact while they're sucking your neck

[elegantzombielite]

"Faith is a cop-out. If the only way you can accept an assertion is by faith, then you are conceding that it can't be taken on its own merits."

Dan Barker, former preacher, musician (b. 25th June 1949)

[whats-in-a-sentence]

In all, here is a big piece of global history where we can hope for ongoing elucidation.⁶¹

61. On India, the Arab traveler Ibn Battutah mentioned an epidemic at the time, but it was probably not bubonic plague. Arab and European chroniclers vaguely assert that the pandemic swept through India, but local sources from the Delhi Sultanate do not corroborate these claims.

"Plagues Upon the Earth: Disease and the Course of Human History" - Kyle Harper

[1000polaroidportraits]

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I have stood next to Justin, watching bands, countless times. Whether he’s watching bands, or performing in his own bands, his passion for music is palpable and infectious. If you know him, you also know he is an incredibly devoted father to his kids. Justin teaches guitar and drum lessons. He encourages and inspires the people who will make the music we’ll be listening to in the future. That is a pretty cool musical legacy.

[keploy]

Assertions in Selenium Python: A Complete Guide

Introduction: Why Assertions Matter in Selenium Python

Assertions play a critical role in test automation by ensuring that the application under test behaves as expected during the execution of Selenium tests. They help identify discrepancies between the actual and expected outcomes, providing confidence in the reliability of your application.

What Are Assertions in Selenium Python?

Assertions in Selenium Python are statements that validate the expected output of a test case against its actual result. These validations are essential for verifying whether the application under test meets predefined criteria, making them a cornerstone of automated testing.

Types of Assertions in Selenium Python

Selenium Python supports various types of assertions, each serving a unique purpose in test validation:

Hard Assertions: Stop the execution immediately when an assertion fails. These are ideal for critical validations where subsequent steps depend on the result of the assertion.

Soft Assertions: Allow the test execution to continue even if an assertion fails. These are useful for scenarios where multiple conditions need to be validated independently.

For example, you can use hard assertions to verify a page title and soft assertions to check multiple UI elements on the page.

Commonly Used Assertion Methods in Python's unittest Framework

Python’s unittest framework provides several assertion methods to test various conditions effectively:

assertEqual(): Validate that two values are equal.

assertTrue() and assertFalse(): Check the truthiness of a condition.

assertIn(): Verify that an item exists within a list or string.

Examples:

assertEqual(driver.title, "Home Page"): Confirms that the page title matches "Home Page".

assertTrue(button.is_displayed()): Ensures a button is visible on the page.

assertIn("Welcome", driver.page_source): Checks if the word "Welcome" exists in the page source.

Writing Assertions in Selenium Python Tests

Writing assertions in Selenium Python tests involves combining Selenium commands with Python's assertion methods. Here are two examples:

Validating the Title of a Webpage:

from selenium import webdriver

import unittest

 

class TestTitle(unittest.TestCase):

    def test_title(self):

        driver = webdriver.Chrome()

        driver.get("https://example.com")

        self.assertEqual(driver.title, "Example Domain")

        driver.quit()

Verifying the Presence of an Element:

from selenium.webdriver.common.by import By

 

def test_element_presence(self):

    element = driver.find_element(By.ID, "submit-button")

    self.assertTrue(element.is_displayed())

Handling Assertion Errors

Assertion errors are raised when an assertion fails, and understanding how to handle them is crucial for debugging. Here’s how to interpret assertion errors:

Error Messages: Read the error message carefully to identify the failing assertion and its expected vs. actual values.

Debugging Tips: Use logs, screenshots, or breakpoints to investigate why the assertion failed.

Best Practices for Using Assertions in Selenium Python

To write effective and maintainable Selenium Python tests, follow these best practices:

Keep Assertions Simple: Focus on validating one condition per assertion.

Use Meaningful Messages: Include custom messages for better error reporting, e.g., self.assertEqual(actual, expected, "Page title mismatch").

Avoid Overusing Assertions: Limit the number of assertions in a single test case to maintain clarity and focus.

Integrating Assertions with Test Frameworks

Integrating assertions with popular Python test frameworks like unittest and pytest enhances test readability and efficiency:

Using Assertions in pytest:

def test_example():

    assert "Welcome" in driver.page_source, "Welcome message not found"

Organizing Tests in unittest: Group related assertions into test cases and use setup/teardown methods for efficient resource management.

Common Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them

Misusing assertions can lead to unreliable tests and wasted debugging efforts. Avoid these common pitfalls:

Overcomplicating Assertions: Avoid combining multiple conditions in a single assertion.

Ignoring Assertion Errors: Always investigate and resolve failed assertions instead of ignoring them.

Relying Too Heavily on Soft Assertions: Use soft assertions judiciously to avoid masking critical issues.

Conclusion: Mastering Assertions for Reliable Selenium Tests

Assertions are a vital component of Selenium Python testing, ensuring that your tests are robust, accurate, and efficient. By leveraging assertions effectively, you can identify issues early, improve test reliability, and build confidence in your application’s quality.