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:
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Summary
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Introduction
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Graphs
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Detailed narrative interpretation
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Strengths and Limitations
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Advice
Factors and Scales:
Overall Score plus 5 scales:
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Ability to speak for self: Acting with confidence to voice a personal opinion.
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Handling assertive/strong people: Ability to stand up to those who might be intimidating.
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Comfort with Vulnerability: Ability to take action despite the risk of rejection or embarrassment.
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Subservience: Allowing the needs of others to take precedence over personal desires.
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Aggression: Using aggressive tactics, such as intimidation, physical force or manipulation to get one’s way.
APPLICATION:
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Pre-employment
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Personal & professional development