Assertiveness Test

The following questions will guide you in evaluating whether you are assertive and act as a guide in becoming assertive.
On a scale of 1-5, how would you rate yourself on the following? (1=least, 5=highest)


Questions
Score
1
2
3
4
5
1.       I express my feelings and needs calmly without being emotional





2.       I listen to others





3.       I ask for help easily without feeling sorry for myself





4.       I ask for help without manipulating or demanding from others





5.       I appreciate others’ opinions





6.       I accept complements comfortably without feeling proud or boastful





7.       I accept criticisms without being defensive





8.       I compliment others for their achievements without being cynical





9.       I correct others for their mistakes without being judgmental





10.    I don’t fear people in authority





11.    I respect my juniors





12.    I easily say ‘no’ when my rights are being infringed





13.    I easily say ‘yes’ to opportunities that aim at my personal development





14.    I think over my responses and their consequences carefully





15.    I think over my decisions and their consequences carefully





Total Score





Score Assessment
Assertive
Neutral
Fairly Assertive
Unassertive
56-75
41-55
21-40
1-20


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