SELF-ASSESSMENT (Assertiveness) - Therapists, Counselors and Psychologists

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Answer the following questionnaire by Clicking on the option that corresponds to you answer in the column below: Rather true: If you think or act this way most of the time. Rather false: If you don’t agree or rarely do what is described

I often say “yes”, when I really want to say “no” *

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I defend my rights without infringing those of others *

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I prefer to hide my thoughts and feelings if I don’t know the person well enough *

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I’m rather authoritarian and decisive *

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It is usually easier and smarter to act through a middleman than to act directly *

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I’m not afraid to criticize and tell people what I think *

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I don’t dare refusing tasks that clearly don’t fit my powers and skills *

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I’m not afraid to give my opinion, even when facing hostile interlocutors *

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When there is a debate, I prefer to stand back to see what will happen *

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I’m sometimes accused of contradicting myself *

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It is hard for me to listen to others *

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I know how to get close to influential people; this has been of much use to me in the past *

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I’m considered smart and clever when it comes to relations *

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I communicate with others based on trust rather than domination or calculation *

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I prefer not to ask the help of my colleagues, as they might think that I’m not competent enough *

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I’m shy and I feel stuck whenever facing an unusual situation *

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I’m said to fly off the handle easily; I get angry and others laugh *

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I’m comfortable with face-to-face interactions *

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I often pretend; how else can you manage to get what you want? *

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I’m talkative and I tend to interrupt others without noticing it in time *

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I’m ambitious and I’m willing to do whatever it takes to get to where I want *

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In general, I know who I need to see and when; this is important if you want to succeed *

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In case of disagreement, I look for realistic compromises on the basis of mutual interests *

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In an argument, I prefer to put my cards on the table *

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I tend to procrastinate what I do *

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I often walk away from a job without finishing it *

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In general, I present myself as I am, without hiding my emotions *

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It takes a lot to intimidate me *

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Intimidating others is often a good way to take the power *

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When I get cheated on, I know how to take my revenge. *

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To criticize someone, it is effective to blame him/her for not following his/her own principles. He/she has to agree *

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I know how to secure personal advantages thanks to my resourcefulness *

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I’m able to be myself, while being socially accepted at the same time *

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When I don’t agree, I try to make my opinion clearly heard *

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I’m always concerned not to annoy others *

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It’s hard for me to take a side or choose *

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I don’t like to be the only one with a different opinion in a group: In this case I prefer to keep quiet *

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Public speaking does not intimidate me *

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Life is a constant struggle with changing balance of powers *

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I’m not afraid to take on dangerous and risky challenges *

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Entertaining conflicts can sometimes be more effective than soothing tensions *

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Playing cards on the table is a good way to build confidence *

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I’m a good listener and I don’t interrupt people when speaking *

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I always go to the end of what I have decided to do *

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I’m not afraid to express what I’m feeling *

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I know how to bring people to my ideas and make them acceptable *

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Using a bit of flattery is still a good way to get what you want *

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It can be difficult for me to keep my speaking time under control *

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I know how to make ironic remarks *

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I am friendly and easygoing, but sometimes I get a little exploited *

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I would rather observe than participate *

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I prefer to be behind the scene than to be at the forefront *

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I don’t think that manipulation is an effective solution *

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One should not be too quick in revealing one’s intentions, this is clumsy *

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I often shock people with my propositions and thoughts *

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I would rather be a wolf than a lamb *

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Manipulating other is often the only practical way to get what you want *

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I know how to protest effectively in general, without excessive aggression *

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I think that problems cannot be effectively addressed without seeking the roots of what caused these problems *

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I don’t like others to think ill of me *

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