Assertive Communication Quiz
Assertive Communication Quiz
Assertive Communication Quiz
Directions: Circle the answer that describes how you communicate most often.
P=Passive, Ag=Aggressive, P/A=Passive Aggressive, and As: Assertive
2. I usually:
P: don’t share my opinions even though I have them.
Ag: share my opinions in a demanding way.
P/A: have opinions but don’t share them and then become angry towards everyone
involved.
As: have opinions and share them with others while being open and respectful to the
opinions of others.
3. I feel:
P: that the opinions of others matter more than my own.
Ag: that my opinions matter more than the opinions of others.
P/A: that I will follow the opinions and ideas of others but talk badly about them
behind their backs.
As: that my needs are important and so are the needs of others.
5. I often:
P: ignore problems.
Ag: cause problems.
P/A: hide problems.
As: solve problems.
Scoring: For each letter, add up your total number and write it below.
NOW PRACTICE: How should you communicate in each situation below? Circle the
Assertive communication method and see if you can identify the other methods of
communication too.
1. In class:
A. I’m too afraid to raise my hand even though I know the answer.
B. I shout the answer because I always know them and no one else ever does.
C. I know the answer but never participate and then get angry at other people who do.
D. I raise my hand when I know the answer and give others the opportunity to do the
same.
2. I am:
A. bossy and intimidating towards others.
B. afraid to state what I really feel because I don’t want others to judge me.
C. understanding of my limits and I don’t allow anyone to push me beyond them.
D. two-faced: I come across as pleasant and friendly, but actually I am very angry
and resentful.
3. You got a bad grade on a test and you’re not sure why. What do you do?
A. You ask the teacher to talk after class. You respectfully explain your confusion
about your grade and ask what you can do differently next time.
B. You get angry at the teacher and shout how horrible he/she is.
C. You don’t say anything but you talk badly about the teacher behind his/her back.
D. You don’t say anything. It’s not a big deal.
How did you do? CHECK YOUR ANSWERS: The Assertive communication answers are: 1.
D, 2. C, 3. A, 4. C, 5. D