Reyses Self-Confidence Scale, RAS Test - the question form
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1. Most people seem more assertive and self-confident than I am.
1 – Very characteristic of me; very true
2 – Fairly characteristic of me; often like this
3 – Somewhat characteristic of me; more true than not
4 – Somewhat uncharacteristic of me; more untrue than true
5 – Not characteristic of me; untrue
6 – Not at all characteristic of me; completely untrue
2. I avoid asking for dates or accepting invitations to dates because of my shyness.
1 – Very characteristic of me; very true
2 – Fairly characteristic of me; I am often like this
3 – Somewhat characteristic of me; more true than not
4 – Somewhat uncharacteristic of me; more untrue than true
5 – Not characteristic of me; untrue
6 – Not at all characteristic of me; completely untrue
3. If I am dissatisfied with the food served in a restaurant, I complain to the waiter.
1 – Very characteristic of me; very true
2 – Fairly characteristic of me; I am often like this
3 – Somewhat characteristic of me; more true than untrue
4 – Somewhat uncharacteristic of me; more untrue than true
5 – Uncharacteristic of me; untrue
6 – Completely uncharacteristic of me; completely untrue
4. I avoid hurting other people’s feelings, even if I have been insulted.
1 – Very characteristic of me; very accurate
2 – Fairly characteristic of me; I am often like this
3 – Somewhat characteristic of me; the description is more true than not
4 – Somewhat uncharacteristic of me; the description is more untrue than true
5 – Not characteristic of me; an inaccurate description
6 – Not at all characteristic of me; completely inaccurate
5. In a store, it is hard for me to say "no" to a salesperson who has made a significant effort to show me an item, even though the item is not quite right for me.
1 – Very characteristic of me; very true
2 – Fairly characteristic of me; I am often like this
3 – Somewhat characteristic of me; more true than not
4 – Somewhat uncharacteristic of me; more untrue than true
5 – Not characteristic of me; untrue
6 – Not at all characteristic of me; not true at all
6. When I am asked to do something, I insist on being told why it needs to be done.
1 – Very much like me; a very accurate description
2 – Quite like me; I am often like this
3 – Somewhat like me; more accurate than inaccurate
4 – Somewhat not like me; more inaccurate than accurate
5 – Not like me; an inaccurate description
6 – Not at all like me; completely inaccurate description
7. I can quickly find an argument to support my position in a dispute.
1 – Very much like me; very accurate
2 – Quite like me; I am often this way
3 – Somewhat like me; more accurate than inaccurate
4 – Somewhat not like me; more inaccurate than accurate
5 – Not like me; inaccurate description
6 – Not at all like me; completely inaccurate description
8. I try to get ahead, like most people do.
1 – Very characteristic of me; very true
2 – Fairly characteristic of me; I am often like this
3 – Somewhat characteristic of me; the description is more true than not
4 – Somewhat uncharacteristic of me; the description is more untrue than true
5 – Not characteristic of me; untrue
6 – Not at all characteristic of me; completely untrue
9. People often take advantage of me.
1 – Very characteristic of me; very true
2 – Fairly characteristic of me; often like this
3 – Somewhat characteristic of me; more true than not
4 – Somewhat uncharacteristic of me; more untrue than true
5 – Not characteristic of me; untrue description
6 – Not at all characteristic of me; completely untrue
10. I enjoy starting conversations with new acquaintances and strangers.
1 – Very characteristic of me; very accurate
2 – Fairly characteristic of me; I am often like this
3 – Somewhat characteristic of me; more accurate than inaccurate
4 – Somewhat not characteristic of me; more inaccurate than accurate
5 – Not characteristic of me; an inaccurate description
6 – Not at all characteristic of me; completely inaccurate
11. I often do not know what to say to women I find attractive.
1 – Very true of me; very accurate
2 – Fairly true of me; I am often like this
3 – Somewhat true of me; the description is more accurate than not
4 – Somewhat not true of me; more inaccurate than accurate
5 – Not true of me; inaccurate description
6 – Not at all true of me; completely inaccurate description
12. I feel hesitant when I need to call institutions or organizations by phone.
1 – Very characteristic of me; very true
2 – Fairly characteristic of me; I am often like this
3 – Somewhat characteristic of me; more true than not
4 – Somewhat uncharacteristic of me; more untrue than true
5 – Not characteristic of me; not a true description
6 – Not at all characteristic of me; completely untrue description
13. I would rather submit a written application for a job or admission to an institute than go through an in-person interview.
1 – Very characteristic of me; very true
2 – Quite characteristic of me; I am often like this
3 – Somewhat characteristic of me; more true than not
4 – Somewhat uncharacteristic of me; more untrue than true
5 – Not characteristic of me; untrue
6 – Not at all characteristic of me; completely untrue
14. I feel embarrassed about returning a defective purchase.
1 – Very characteristic of me; very true
2 – Fairly characteristic of me; I am often like this
3 – Somewhat characteristic of me; more true than not
4 – Somewhat uncharacteristic of me; more untrue than true
5 – Not characteristic of me; an inaccurate description
6 – Not at all characteristic of me; completely untrue
15. If a close and respected relative does not respect me, I am more likely to hide my feelings than to show irritation.
1 – Very characteristic of me; very true
2 – Fairly characteristic of me; I am often like this
3 – Somewhat characteristic of me; more true than false
4 – Somewhat uncharacteristic of me; more false than true
5 – Uncharacteristic of me; false
6 – Not at all characteristic of me; completely false
16. I avoid asking questions for fear of seeming foolish.
1 – Very characteristic of me; very accurate
2 – Quite characteristic of me; often like this
3 – Somewhat characteristic of me; more accurate than not
4 – Somewhat uncharacteristic of me; more inaccurate than accurate
5 – Not characteristic of me; an inaccurate description
6 – Not at all characteristic of me; completely inaccurate
17. In an argument, I sometimes worry that I will become nervous and start shaking.
1 – Very characteristic of me; very true
2 – Quite characteristic of me; I am often like this
3 – Somewhat characteristic of me; more true than not
4 – Somewhat uncharacteristic of me; more untrue than true
5 – Uncharacteristic of me; untrue
6 – Not at all characteristic of me; completely untrue
18. If a well-known and respected person expresses a viewpoint that I believe is wrong, I will make sure the audience hears my viewpoint as well.
1 – Very characteristic of me; very true
2 – Fairly characteristic of me; I am often like this
3 – Somewhat characteristic of me; more true than not
4 – Somewhat uncharacteristic of me; more untrue than true
5 – Not characteristic of me; an inaccurate description
6 – Not at all characteristic of me; completely untrue
19. I avoid arguing with salespeople about the price.
1 – Very true of me; a very accurate description
2 – Fairly true of me; I am often like this
3 – Somewhat true of me; more true than false
4 – Somewhat untrue of me; more false than true
5 – Not true of me; an inaccurate description
6 – Completely untrue of me; a completely inaccurate description
20. When I do something important or worthwhile, I try to make sure others know about it.
1 – Very characteristic of me; very accurate
2 – Fairly characteristic of me; often true of me
3 – Somewhat characteristic of me; more accurate than not
4 – Somewhat uncharacteristic of me; more inaccurate than accurate
5 – Not characteristic of me; an inaccurate description
6 – Not at all characteristic of me; completely inaccurate
21. I am open and sincere about my feelings.
1 – Very typical of me; very accurate
2 – Fairly typical of me; I am often like this
3 – Somewhat typical of me; more accurate than not
4 – Somewhat untypical of me; more inaccurate than accurate
5 – Not typical of me; inaccurate
6 – Not at all typical of me; completely inaccurate
22. If someone spreads rumors about me, I try to find that person quickly to talk with them.
1 – Very characteristic of me; very true
2 – Quite characteristic of me; I am often like this
3 – Somewhat characteristic of me; more true than false
4 – Somewhat uncharacteristic of me; more false than true
5 – Uncharacteristic of me; false
6 – Not at all characteristic of me; completely false
23. I often find it difficult to say "no."
1 – Very characteristic of me; very true
2 – Fairly characteristic of me; I am often like this
3 – Somewhat characteristic of me; more true than not
4 – Somewhat uncharacteristic of me; more untrue than true
5 – Not characteristic of me; untrue
6 – Not at all characteristic of me; completely untrue
24. I tend to hold back the expression of my feelings rather than make a scene.
1 – Very characteristic of me; the description is very true
2 – Fairly characteristic of me; I am often this way
3 – Somewhat characteristic of me; the description is more true than not
4 – Somewhat uncharacteristic of me; the description is more untrue than true
5 – Not characteristic of me; the description is untrue
6 – Not at all characteristic of me; the description is completely untrue
25. If I am dissatisfied, I complain about poor service.
1 – Very characteristic of me; the description is very true
2 – Fairly characteristic of me; I am often like this
3 – Somewhat characteristic of me; the description is more true than not
4 – Somewhat uncharacteristic of me; the description is more untrue than true
5 – Not characteristic of me; the description is not true
6 – Completely uncharacteristic of me; the description is completely untrue
26. When someone compliments me, I feel awkward and do not know what to say in response.
1 – Very characteristic of me; very accurate
2 – Fairly characteristic of me; I am often like this
3 – Somewhat characteristic of me; more accurate than inaccurate
4 – Somewhat uncharacteristic of me; more inaccurate than accurate
5 – Not characteristic of me; an inaccurate description
6 – Not at all characteristic of me; completely inaccurate
27. If people near me are talking loudly in a movie theater or during a lecture, I ask them to speak more quietly or to talk somewhere else.
1 – Very characteristic of me; very true
2 – Quite characteristic of me; often true of me
3 – Somewhat characteristic of me; more true than not
4 – Somewhat uncharacteristic of me; more untrue than true
5 – Not characteristic of me; untrue
6 – Completely uncharacteristic of me; completely untrue
28. If someone tries to cut in line ahead of me, I would be sure to stand up to them.
1 – Very much like me; very true
2 – Quite like me; often true
3 – Somewhat like me; more true than not
4 – Somewhat not like me; more untrue than true
5 – Not like me; untrue
6 – Not at all like me; completely untrue
29. I express my opinion quickly.
1 – Very characteristic of me; very true
2 – Fairly characteristic of me; I am often like this
3 – Somewhat characteristic of me; more true than not
4 – Somewhat uncharacteristic of me; more untrue than true
5 – Not characteristic of me; untrue
6 – Not at all characteristic of me; completely untrue
30. There are times when I just cannot say anything.
1 – Very characteristic of me; very true
2 – Quite characteristic of me; I am often like this
3 – Somewhat characteristic of me; more true than not
4 – Somewhat uncharacteristic of me; more untrue than true
5 – Uncharacteristic of me; untrue description
6 – Not at all characteristic of me; completely untrue description
1. Most people seem more aggressive and self-confident than I am.
1 – Very characteristic of me; the description is very true
2 – Fairly characteristic of me; I am often like this
3 – Somewhat characteristic of me; the description is more true than not
4 – Somewhat uncharacteristic of me; the description is more untrue than true
5 – Not characteristic of me; the description is untrue
6 – Not at all characteristic of me; the description is completely untrue
2. Because of my shyness, I do not feel able to ask someone out or accept invitations for dates.
1 – Very much like me; very accurate
2 – Quite like me; often true of me
3 – Somewhat like me; more accurate than not
4 – Somewhat unlike me; more inaccurate than accurate
5 – Not like me; inaccurate description
6 – Not at all like me; completely inaccurate description
3. If I am dissatisfied with the food served in a restaurant, I complain to the waiter.
1 – Very characteristic of me; very accurate
2 – Fairly characteristic of me; I am often like this
3 – Somewhat characteristic of me; more accurate than inaccurate
4 – Somewhat uncharacteristic of me; more inaccurate than accurate
5 – Not characteristic of me; an inaccurate description
6 – Completely uncharacteristic of me; completely inaccurate description
4. I avoid hurting other people’s feelings, even when I have been insulted.
1 – Very characteristic of me; very true
2 – Quite characteristic of me; I am often like this
3 – Somewhat characteristic of me; more true than not
4 – Somewhat uncharacteristic of me; more untrue than true
5 – Not characteristic of me; untrue
6 – Not at all characteristic of me; completely untrue
5. In a store, I find it difficult to say "no" to a salesperson who has put a lot of effort into showing me an item, even if it is not quite right for me.
1 – Very characteristic of me; very accurate
2 – Quite characteristic of me; this is often true of me
3 – Somewhat characteristic of me; more accurate than not
4 – Somewhat uncharacteristic of me; more inaccurate than accurate
5 – Not characteristic of me; an inaccurate description
6 – Not at all characteristic of me; completely inaccurate description
6. When someone asks me to do something, I insist on having the reason for it explained.
1 – Very true of me; a very accurate description
2 – Fairly true of me; I am often like this
3 – Somewhat true of me; the description is more true than not
4 – Somewhat untrue of me; the description is more untrue than true
5 – Not true of me; an inaccurate description
6 – Not at all true of me; a completely inaccurate description
7. I can quickly find an argument to support my position in a dispute.
1 – Very characteristic of me; very accurate
2 – Fairly characteristic of me; I am often like this
3 – Somewhat characteristic of me; more accurate than inaccurate
4 – Somewhat not characteristic of me; more inaccurate than accurate
5 – Not characteristic of me; an inaccurate description
6 – Not at all characteristic of me; completely inaccurate description
8. I try to get ahead, like most people do.
1 – Very characteristic of me; very true
2 – Fairly characteristic of me; I am often like this
3 – Somewhat characteristic of me; more true than false
4 – Somewhat uncharacteristic of me; more false than true
5 – Uncharacteristic of me; a false description
6 – Completely uncharacteristic of me; completely false
9. Honestly, people often take advantage of me for their own purposes.
1 – Very true of me; completely accurate
2 – Quite true of me; this is often the case
3 – Somewhat true of me; the description is more true than not
4 – Somewhat not true of me; the description is more false than true
5 – Not true of me; an inaccurate description
6 – Not true of me at all; completely inaccurate
10. I enjoy starting conversations with new acquaintances and strangers.
1 – Very characteristic of me; very true
2 – Fairly characteristic of me; I am often like this
3 – Somewhat characteristic of me; more true than false
4 – Somewhat uncharacteristic of me; more false than true
5 – Not characteristic of me; false
6 – Not at all characteristic of me; completely false
11. I often do not know what to say to men I am attracted to.
1 – Very true of me; very accurate
2 – Quite true of me; I am often like this
3 – Somewhat true of me; more accurate than not
4 – Somewhat untrue of me; more inaccurate than accurate
5 – Not true of me; inaccurate description
6 – Not at all true of me; very inaccurate description
12. I feel hesitant when I need to call institutions or organizations on the phone.
1 – Very characteristic of me; very true
2 – Fairly characteristic of me; I am often like this
3 – Somewhat characteristic of me; more true than false
4 – Somewhat uncharacteristic of me; more false than true
5 – Uncharacteristic of me; false
6 – Completely uncharacteristic of me; completely false
13. I would rather submit a written application for a job or admission to an educational program than go through an oral interview.
1 – Very characteristic of me; very accurate
2 – Fairly characteristic of me; I am often like this
3 – Somewhat characteristic of me; more accurate than inaccurate
4 – Somewhat uncharacteristic of me; more inaccurate than accurate
5 – Not characteristic of me; inaccurate description
6 – Not at all characteristic of me; completely inaccurate description
14. I feel embarrassed about returning a defective purchase.
1 – Very characteristic of me; very true
2 – Fairly characteristic of me; I am often like this
3 – Somewhat characteristic of me; description is more true than not
4 – Somewhat uncharacteristic of me; description is more false than true
5 – Not characteristic of me; inaccurate description
6 – Not at all characteristic of me; completely inaccurate description
15. If a close, respected relative does not respect me, I am more likely to hide my feelings than to show irritation.
1 – Very characteristic of me; very true
2 – Fairly characteristic of me; I am often like this
3 – Somewhat characteristic of me; the description is more true than not
4 – Somewhat uncharacteristic of me; the description is more false than true
5 – Uncharacteristic of me; the description is false
6 – Completely uncharacteristic of me; completely false
16. I avoid asking questions for fear of seeming foolish.
1 – Very characteristic of me; very true
2 – Quite characteristic of me; I am often like this
3 – Somewhat characteristic of me; more true than untrue
4 – Somewhat not characteristic of me; more untrue than true
5 – Not characteristic of me; untrue description
6 – Not at all characteristic of me; completely untrue description
17. In an argument, I sometimes fear that I will get nervous and start shaking.
1 – Very characteristic of me; very true
2 – Quite characteristic of me; I am often like this
3 – Somewhat characteristic of me; the description is more true than not
4 – Somewhat uncharacteristic of me; more untrue than true
5 – Not characteristic of me; an untrue description
6 – Completely uncharacteristic of me; completely untrue
18. If a well-known and respected person expresses an opinion that I believe is wrong, I will make sure the audience also hears my point of view.
1 – Very characteristic of me; very accurate
2 – Fairly characteristic of me; I am often like this
3 – Somewhat characteristic of me; more accurate than inaccurate
4 – Somewhat uncharacteristic of me; more inaccurate than accurate
5 – Not characteristic of me; an inaccurate description
6 – Not characteristic of me at all; completely inaccurate
19. I avoid arguing with salespeople about the price.
1 – Very characteristic of me; very accurate
2 – Fairly characteristic of me; I am often like this
3 – Somewhat characteristic of me; more accurate than inaccurate
4 – Somewhat uncharacteristic of me; more inaccurate than accurate
5 – Not characteristic of me; an inaccurate description
6 – Not at all characteristic of me; completely inaccurate
20. When I do something important or worthwhile, I try to make sure others know about it.
1 – Very characteristic of me; very true
2 – Fairly characteristic of me; I am often like this
3 – Somewhat characteristic of me; more true than not
4 – Somewhat uncharacteristic of me; more untrue than true
5 – Uncharacteristic of me; untrue description
6 – Not at all characteristic of me; completely untrue description
21. I am open and genuine about my feelings.
1 – Very much like me; very true
2 – Fairly like me; often true
3 – Somewhat like me; more true than untrue
4 – Somewhat not like me; more untrue than true
5 – Not like me; untrue
6 – Not at all like me; completely untrue
22. If someone is spreading rumors about me, I try to quickly find that person to talk to them.
1 – Very characteristic of me; very accurate
2 – Fairly characteristic of me; often like this
3 – Somewhat characteristic of me; more accurate than not
4 – Somewhat uncharacteristic of me; more inaccurate than accurate
5 – Not characteristic of me; an inaccurate description
6 – Not at all characteristic of me; completely inaccurate
23. I often find it difficult to say "no."
1 – Very typical of me; very true
2 – Quite typical of me; I am often like this
3 – Somewhat typical of me; more true than not
4 – Somewhat not typical of me; more untrue than true
5 – Not typical of me; an inaccurate description
6 – Not at all typical of me; a completely inaccurate description
24. I tend to hold back the expression of my feelings rather than make a scene.
1 – Very characteristic of me; the description is very true
2 – Quite characteristic of me; I am often like this
3 – Somewhat characteristic of me; the description is more true than not
4 – Somewhat uncharacteristic of me; the description is more untrue than true
5 – Uncharacteristic of me; the description is untrue
6 – Not at all characteristic of me; the description is completely untrue
25. If I am dissatisfied, I complain about poor service.
1 – Very true of me; describes me very well
2 – Quite true of me; I am often like this
3 – Somewhat true of me; more true than not
4 – Somewhat untrue of me; more untrue than true
5 – Not true of me; does not describe me
6 – Not at all true of me; does not describe me at all
26. When I am complimented, I feel awkward and do not know what to say in response.
1 – Very characteristic of me; very true
2 – Quite characteristic of me; I am often like this
3 – Somewhat characteristic of me; more true than not
4 – Somewhat uncharacteristic of me; more untrue than true
5 – Not characteristic of me; an inaccurate description
6 – Not at all characteristic of me; completely inaccurate description
27. If people near me are talking loudly in a movie theater or during a lecture, I ask them to speak more quietly or to talk somewhere else.
1 – Very characteristic of me; very true
2 – Fairly characteristic of me; I am often like this
3 – Somewhat characteristic of me; more true than not
4 – Somewhat uncharacteristic of me; more untrue than true
5 – Not characteristic of me; untrue
6 – Not at all characteristic of me; completely untrue
28. If someone tries to cut in line ahead of me, they can be sure I will stand up to them.
1 – Very characteristic of me; very true
2 – Fairly characteristic of me; often like this
3 – Somewhat characteristic of me; more true than untrue
4 – Somewhat uncharacteristic of me; more untrue than true
5 – Uncharacteristic of me; untrue
6 – Not at all characteristic of me; completely untrue
29. I express my opinion quickly.
1 – Very characteristic of me; very accurate
2 – Quite characteristic of me; often like this
3 – Somewhat characteristic of me; more accurate than not
4 – Somewhat uncharacteristic of me; more inaccurate than accurate
5 – Not characteristic of me; inaccurate
6 – Not at all characteristic of me; completely inaccurate
30. There are times when I simply cannot say anything.
1 – Very characteristic of me; very true
2 – Fairly characteristic of me; I am often like this
3 – Somewhat characteristic of me; more true than not
4 – Somewhat uncharacteristic of me; more untrue than true
5 – Not characteristic of me; untrue
6 – Not at all characteristic of me; completely untrue