Assertive, Aggressive, and Shy Behavior Test
In 4 minutes, see whether a high school student tends to respond to stress with confidence, aggression, or withdrawal. Get clear, actionable insight to guide support, coaching, and conflict prevention.
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Ignoring (I)
Ignoring (I)
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10.3
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8.1 — 12.5
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Shy behavior (Sb)
Shy behavior (Sb)
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11.2
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8.1 — 14.2
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Aggressive Behavior (AB)
Aggressive Behavior (AB)
Average
9.8
Normal range
7.3 — 12.4
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Confident Behavior (CB)
Confident Behavior (CB)
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6.3
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3.9 — 8.6
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SAMPLE QUESTIONS
Example Questions From the Test
Below are descriptions of several conflictual, stressful situations that people your age may encounter in everyday life, along with four possible ways of responding to each situation. For each set of four responses, please select two that you believe are more characteristic of you. Assign 2 points to the response that is most characteristic of you and 1 point to the second.
In the online version, each item will be presented twice: the first time, select the response worth 2 points; the second time, select the response worth 1 point. It is technically possible to select the same response twice in a row, but this should not be done, as it will invalidate the test results.
- A. I would ask the teacher to look for the notebook again; if it still cannot be found, I would suggest proving what I know by completing another version of the test in front of the teacher.
- B. If the teacher gives an "F," I would get angry, say that I turned in the notebook with witnesses, and think about reporting this teacher to the principal.
- C. I would timidly remind the teacher that I think I did turn in the notebook. If it is not found and an "F" is given anyway, I would be upset and worry, but I would probably not be able to change the situation.
- D. I would be indifferent: let the teacher give whatever grade they want—I do not really need that number from "F" to "A"...
- I would ask the teacher to look for it again and, if it is not found, I would suggest proving what I know by doing another version of the test in front of the teacher.
- If the teacher gives me an “F,” I would get angry, say I turned it in and that there were witnesses, and think about reporting this teacher to the principal.
- I would timidly remind the teacher that I think I did turn it in. If it is not found and the “F” is given anyway, I would feel upset and worry, but I would probably not be able to change the situation.
- I would be indifferent: let the teacher give whatever grade they want—why do I need that number anyway, whether it is an F or an A?
- I would get up, go over to the cyclist who fell, help them up, and ask if they are okay.
- I would tell the other cyclist that he cannot ride and that he must have left his eyes at home.
- I would apologize to the other cyclist; it was probably my fault.
- Falling is falling—there is no point in fighting over it. I would get up silently, brush myself off, and ride on.
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Assertive, Aggressive, and Shy Behavior Test - Symptoms and Signs
This brief self-report measure assesses typical interpersonal responses in stressful or conflictual situations. Assertive, Aggressive, and Shy Behavior is intended to help characterize whether an individual more often responds with assertiveness, aggression, or social withdrawal.
The questionnaire contains 18 items and typically takes about 4 minutes to complete. Content focuses on common reactions such as calmly stating one’s position, responding in a hostile or confrontational manner, or avoiding interaction when under pressure.
Results from Assertive, Aggressive, and Shy Behavior may be used to support clinical or educational formulation, guide skills-based intervention planning, and inform discussions about communication and conflict management. The measure is attributed to Arnold H. Buss and Manuel J. Smith.
Author: Arnold H. Buss, Manuel J. Smith
Literature: Buss, A. H., & Perry, M. The aggression questionnaire. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. 1992.
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