Assertiveness Rating Scale

 

Purpose: ARS assesses whether a person is able to communicate his or her thoughts and opinions in a clear, direct, and non-aggressive way.

 

No. of questions: 35

Question type: Self-report

Estimated completion time: 10 minutes

Shorter versions of assessment: N/A

 

Report Includes:

• Summary

• Introduction

• Graphs

• Detailed narrative interpretation

• Strengths and Limitations

• Advice

 

Factors and Scales:

Overall Score plus 5 scales:

 

• Ability to speak for self: Acting with confidence to voice a personal opinion.

• Handling assertive/strong people: Ability to stand up to those who might be intimidating.

• Comfort with Vulnerability: Ability to take action despite the risk of rejection or embarrassment.

• Subservience: Allowing the needs of others to take precedence over personal desires.

• Aggression: Using aggressive tactics, such as intimidation, physical force or manipulation to get one’s way.

 

APPLICATION:

• Pre-employment

• Personal & professional development