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Assertiveness test: four everyday behaviours

Reflect on asking for what you need, saying no, holding a position and following up.

  • 16 questions
  • 5 min
  • Free, no sign-up
  • Your pattern profile

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About this test

Answer 16 statements about asking for what you need, declining, holding your position and repairing conversations. The result shows four behaviour patterns separately.

What this test looks at

  • Asking for what you want · 4 statements
  • Declining without a story · 4 statements
  • Staying with it under push-back · 4 statements
  • Going back afterwards · 4 statements
Time
5 minutes
Questions
16
Result
a score for each pattern
Time frame
Answer for ordinary situations where speaking up is safe for you.

Use this for situations where speaking up is safe. If you are afraid of someone, seek support from someone you trust.

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Use the result

What this test adds

Four behaviours can call for different approaches: asking clearly, declining, holding a position and repairing a conversation.

A small next step

Choose one low-stakes, safe situation this week. Practise asking clearly, declining, holding your position or returning to repair a conversation; note what happened.

Questions people ask

Am I passive, aggressive or assertive?

It reports four behaviours separately: asking, declining, holding a position and repairing a conversation. Which ones fit can depend on the situation.

What is the difference between assertive and aggressive?

Assertive behaviour states what you want and leaves the other person their answer. Aggressive behaviour tries to take that answer away. The difference shows up after a no, which is why holding a position and repairing afterwards are asked about separately here.

Can assertiveness be learned?

Yes. Practise one behaviour at a time: state what you can do, decline clearly, hold a boundary respectfully, or revisit a conversation to repair it.

Does a low card mean I am a pushover?

No. A low card means fewer statements fit the week you had in mind. Work, family and safety context can affect what felt possible.

How long does it take, and is anything stored?

Sixteen questions, about five minutes, free, with no email and no account needed. Everything is worked out in this browser tab and your answers are not sent anywhere.

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