Jack Bliss: Assertiveness Knowledge Test [Student ID: Adrianna]
Instance of: Assertiveness Knowledge Test (7-12)Administered By: boldridge, claudine
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| Grade: 10 | Gender: female | Date Taken: 10/14/24 |
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This assessment measures two important components of assertiveness:
1. Express Myself: Do you express your own opinions, needs, and preferences?
2. Respect Others: Do you show respect to others, even if you disagree?
The self-reflection section highlights your strengths, and the quiz section lets you know your current knowledge of assertiveness concepts.
| Question | Reversed? | Topic | VERY like me | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | NOT like me |
| 1. I stand up to my friends if they are doing something I don't feel comfortable doing. | Express Myself |  | |||||||
| 2. I speak up when someone is not respecting my personal boundaries like 'no cheating off my homework' or 'I don't let friends borrow money.' | Express Myself | | |||||||
| 3. I often have a hard time saying 'No.' | YES | Express Myself | | ||||||
| 4. I express my opinions, even if others disagree with me. | Express Myself | | |||||||
| 5. When an argument is over, I often wish I would have said what was really on my mind. | YES | Express Myself | | ||||||
| 6. I tend to just go along with what everyone else wants instead of stating my own thoughts. | YES | Express Myself | | ||||||
| 7. I sometimes avoid asking questions for fear of sounding stupid. | YES | Express Myself | | ||||||
| 8. I tend to bottle up my emotions rather than talk about my feelings. | YES | Express Myself | | ||||||
| 9. If I disagree with my teacher, I talk to him or her about it. | Express Myself | | |||||||
| 10. If a person has borrowed money (or a game, clothes, or something else of value) and is overdue in returning it, I talk to the person about it. | Express Myself | | |||||||
| 11. I'm usually able to tell people how I'm feeling. | Express Myself | | |||||||
| 12. If I don't like the way someone is being treated, I speak up about it. | Express Myself | | |||||||
| 13. I speak up about things I really care about. | Express Myself | | |||||||
| 14. I am careful to avoid hurting other people's feelings, even when I feel that I have been wronged. | Respect Others | | |||||||
| 15. I have a hard time controlling my emotions when I disagree with someone. | YES | Respect Others | | ||||||
| 16. I avoid attacking someone's intelligence when I disagree with their ideas. | Respect Others | | |||||||
| 17. I listen to other people's opinions, even if I disagree with them. | Respect Others | | |||||||
| 18. In disagreements, I make sure that I understand other points of view. | Respect Others | | |||||||
| 19. In discussions, I communicate that I am listening through body language (nodding my head, avoiding rolling my eyes). | Respect Others | | |||||||
| 20. Even in an argument, I don't interrupt the other person. | Respect Others | |
Quiz Section
| Question | Correct Answer | Were You Correct? |
| 21. Choose the best definition of assertiveness. | A | NO |
| 22. You tell your teacher, "You have to let me answer this text; it's from my mom!" | Aggressive | NO |
| 23. Invading the personal space of others | Aggressive | NO |
| 24. Stating your ideas in an honest and direct manner | Assertive | YES |
| 25. Glaring and staring at others | Aggressive | NO |
| 26. Apologizing over and over | Passive | NO |
| 27. Clear and reasonable tone | Assertive | NO |
| 28. Interrupting | Aggressive | NO |
| 29. The best way to show someone that you are listening to his/her concerns is to: | A | YES |
| 30. Which of these options best describes an assertive statement? | C | NO |
| 31. Identify the best example of a 3-part assertive statement. | C | NO |
| 32. Which of these actions or behaviors are NOT associated with assertiveness? | B | NO |
| 33. Using the above scenario and what you've learned about assertiveness, choose the best option for how McKenzie should discuss this with her parents. | B | YES |
| 34. When you lack assertiveness, you have a higher chance of becoming withdrawn and isolated or experiencing depression and anxiety. | True | YES |
| 35. Personal boundaries are clear expectations of how others should act in various situations. | False | NO |
| 36. Adults who lack assertiveness are more likely to experience unemployment. | True | YES |
| 37. As students, we can control our emotions and some feelings are unnecessary. | False | NO |
| Multiple Choice Score: | 5/17 | 29.4% |
