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Rathus Assertiveness Schedule

In 1973, Spencer Rathus proposed his own questionnaire called the Rathus Assertiveness Schedule, or RAS.

5 minutes to complete

Eligibility

General eligibility criteria to complete the Rathus Assertiveness Schedule (RAS) include being 18 years of age or older, having a basic understanding of English, and having the capacity to understand and respond to questions.

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Questions for Rathus Assertiveness Schedule

Questions

1.

Most people seem to be more aggressive and assertive than I am.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. very much like me
  2. rather like me
  3. slightly like me
  4. slightly unlike me
  5. rather unlike me
  6. very much unlike me
2.

I have hesitated to make or accept dates because of “shyness.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. very much like me
  2. rather like me
  3. slightly like me
  4. slightly unlike me
  5. rather unlike me
  6. very much unlike me
3.

If a salesperson has gone to considerable trouble to show me merchandise that is not quite suitable, I have a difficult time saying “No.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. very much like me
  2. rather like me
  3. slightly like me
  4. slightly unlike me
  5. rather unlike me
  6. very much unlike me
4.

When the food served at a restaurant is not done to my satisfaction, I complain about it to the waiter or waitress.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. very much like me
  2. rather like me
  3. slightly like me
  4. slightly unlike me
  5. rather unlike me
  6. very much unlike me
5.

When I am asked to do something, I insist upon knowing why.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. very much like me
  2. rather like me
  3. slightly like me
  4. slightly unlike me
  5. rather unlike me
  6. very much unlike me
6.

I am careful to avoid hurting other people’s feelings, even when I feel that I have been injured.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. very much like me
  2. rather like me
  3. slightly like me
  4. slightly unlike me
  5. rather unlike me
  6. very much unlike me
7.

There are times when I look for a good, vigorous argument.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. very much like me
  2. rather like me
  3. slightly like me
  4. slightly unlike me
  5. rather unlike me
  6. very much unlike me
8.

I strive to get ahead as well as most people in my position.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. very much like me
  2. rather like me
  3. slightly like me
  4. slightly unlike me
  5. rather unlike me
  6. very much unlike me
9.

To be honest, people often take advantage of me.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. very much like me
  2. rather like me
  3. slightly like me
  4. slightly unlike me
  5. rather unlike me
  6. very much unlike me
10.

I enjoy starting conversations with new acquaintances and strangers.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. very much like me
  2. rather like me
  3. slightly like me
  4. slightly unlike me
  5. rather unlike me
  6. very much unlike me
11.

I often don’t know what to say to people I find attractive.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. very much like me
  2. rather like me
  3. slightly like me
  4. slightly unlike me
  5. rather unlike me
  6. very much unlike me
12.

I will hesitate to make phone calls to business establishments and institutions.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. very much like me
  2. rather like me
  3. slightly like me
  4. slightly unlike me
  5. rather unlike me
  6. very much unlike me
13.

I would rather apply for a job or for admission to a college by writing letters than by going through with personal interviews.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. very much like me
  2. rather like me
  3. slightly like me
  4. slightly unlike me
  5. rather unlike me
  6. very much unlike me
14.

I find it embarrassing to return merchandise.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. very much like me
  2. rather like me
  3. slightly like me
  4. slightly unlike me
  5. rather unlike me
  6. very much unlike me
15.

If a close and respected relative were annoying me, I would smother my feelings rather than express my annoyance.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. very much like me
  2. rather like me
  3. slightly like me
  4. slightly unlike me
  5. rather unlike me
  6. very much unlike me
16.

I have avoided asking questions for fear of sounding stupid.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. very much like me
  2. rather like me
  3. slightly like me
  4. slightly unlike me
  5. rather unlike me
  6. very much unlike me
17.

During an argument, I am sometimes afraid that I will get so upset that I will shake all over.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. very much like me
  2. rather like me
  3. slightly like me
  4. slightly unlike me
  5. rather unlike me
  6. very much unlike me
18.

If a famed and respected lecturer makes a comment which I think is incorrect, I will have the audience hear my point of view as well.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. very much like me
  2. rather like me
  3. slightly like me
  4. slightly unlike me
  5. rather unlike me
  6. very much unlike me
19.

I avoid arguing over prices with clerks and salespeople.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. very much like me
  2. rather like me
  3. slightly like me
  4. slightly unlike me
  5. rather unlike me
  6. very much unlike me
20.

I avoid arguing over prices with clerks and salespeople.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. very much like me
  2. rather like me
  3. slightly like me
  4. slightly unlike me
  5. rather unlike me
  6. very much unlike me
21.

I am open and frank about my feelings.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. very much like me
  2. rather like me
  3. slightly like me
  4. slightly unlike me
  5. rather unlike me
  6. very much unlike me
22.

If someone has been spreading false and bad stories about me, I see him or her as soon as possible and “have a talk” about it.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. very much like me
  2. rather like me
  3. slightly like me
  4. slightly unlike me
  5. rather unlike me
  6. very much unlike me
23.

I often have a hard time saying “No.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. very much like me
  2. rather like me
  3. slightly like me
  4. slightly unlike me
  5. rather unlike me
  6. very much unlike me
24.

I tend to bottle up my emotions rather than make a scene.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. very much like me
  2. rather like me
  3. slightly like me
  4. slightly unlike me
  5. rather unlike me
  6. very much unlike me
25.

I complain about poor service in a restaurant and elsewhere.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. very much like me
  2. rather like me
  3. slightly like me
  4. slightly unlike me
  5. rather unlike me
  6. very much unlike me
26.

When I am given a compliment, I sometimes just don’t know what to say

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. very much like me
  2. rather like me
  3. slightly like me
  4. slightly unlike me
  5. rather unlike me
  6. very much unlike me
27.

If a couple near me in a theater or at a lecture were conversing rather loudly, I would ask them to be quiet or to take their conversation elsewhere

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. very much like me
  2. rather like me
  3. slightly like me
  4. slightly unlike me
  5. rather unlike me
  6. very much unlike me
28.

Anyone attempting to push ahead of me in a line is in for a good battle.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. very much like me
  2. rather like me
  3. slightly like me
  4. slightly unlike me
  5. rather unlike me
  6. very much unlike me
29.

I am quick to express an opinion.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. very much like me
  2. rather like me
  3. slightly like me
  4. slightly unlike me
  5. rather unlike me
  6. very much unlike me
30.

There are times when I just can’t say anything.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. very much like me
  2. rather like me
  3. slightly like me
  4. slightly unlike me
  5. rather unlike me
  6. very much unlike me

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Here are some FAQs and additional information
on
Rathus Assertiveness Schedule

What is the Rathus Assertiveness Schedule?

The Rathus Assertiveness Schedule is a questionnaire designed to measure an individual’s level of assertiveness. It was developed by Dr. Spencer Rathus in 1973.

What are some of the items on the Rathus Assertiveness Schedule?

The items on the Rathus Assertiveness Schedule include questions about how well an individual expresses their feelings, stands up for their rights, expresses their opinions, and deals with criticism.

How is the Rathus Assertiveness Schedule scored?

The Rathus Assertiveness Schedule is scored by assigning a numerical value to each response to each question on the scale. The numerical values are then added up to get a total score. Higher scores indicate higher levels of assertiveness.

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