Assertiveness Questionnaire Test

See how confidently you communicate and set boundaries in about 15 minutes. Get clear, practical insights from 80 items to guide skill-building and track progress over time.

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October 2, 2025

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37/80

Assertiveness Scale (AS)

Measures how confidently a person expresses needs and opinions and defends boundaries while respecting others' rights.

Low assertiveness

Moderate assertiveness

High assertiveness

0 – 31: Low assertiveness | 32 – 63: Moderate assertiveness | 64 – 80: High assertiveness

A score of 37 falls in the Moderate assertiveness range, suggesting you can be assertive in some situations but may not consistently hold your position or express needs clearly in others.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

People-pleasers and conflict avoiders

41%OF USERS

They often say yes too quickly and take the test to learn how to set boundaries and speak up without feeling guilty.

Professionals improving communication

34%OF USERS

They want clearer, more confident conversations at work and use the results to practice assertive requests, feedback, and refusals.

Therapy and coaching clients

25%OF USERS

They take it as part of personal growth work to track progress in expressing needs, emotions, and limits across relationships.

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Assertiveness Scale (AS)

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54.6

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40.6 — 68.6

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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this questionnaire assess?

It assesses confidence in communication, including the ability to express needs, state opinions, and set boundaries while respecting others.

How long does it take to complete and how many items are included?

Completion time is about 15 minutes. The questionnaire contains 80 statements.

How should responses be given?

Read each statement and indicate agreement or disagreement using the response options provided. Answer based on typical behavior rather than rare exceptions.

What should be done if an item number appears to be missing?

Some versions omit one numbered item in the original sequence, which can create a gap in numbering. Continue with the next listed statement and do not add or guess a missing item.

How are results used in practice?

Results help identify situations where assertive behavior is consistent and where it may be limited. They can be used to guide skill-building targets and monitor change over time.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

Assertiveness Questionnaire Test - Symptoms and Signs

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In clinical and counseling contexts, the Assertiveness Questionnaire is used to screen for self-reported assertive communication patterns, including comfort expressing needs, setting interpersonal limits, and declining requests. It is typically administered as a brief self-report measure to support case formulation and goal setting.

The instrument contains 80 items and generally takes about 15 minutes to complete. Responses can help identify areas of relative strength and difficulty that may be relevant to treatment planning, skills training, and monitoring change over time. The Assertiveness Questionnaire is commonly attributed to Manuel J. Smith.

Author: Manuel J. Smith

Literature: Alberti, R. E., & Emmons, M. L. Your perfect right: Assertiveness and equality in your life and relationships. Impact Publishers. 2017.

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