RATHU'S ASSERTIVENESS sCHEDULE
Instruction:
Read the statements given below and then circle around the appropriate number to the right
of statements to indicate how descriptive each statement is to you.
Sl. Items Not Some often Always
No. at all time
1 Most people seem to be more aggressive and assertive than I 1 2 3 4
am.
2 I have hesitated to make or accept compliments because of 2
shyness.
3 If the food is not served in time at a restaurant, I complain 1 2 3 4
about it to the waiter
4 I am careful to avoid hurting other people's feelings even ifI 1 2 3 A
feel that I have been injured.
5 If a salesman has taken a lot of time and effort to display his 2 3 4
articles, I find it difficult to reject his offer.
6 When I am asked to do something, I insist upon knowing why. 1 2 3
7 I stand for my rights. 2
8 I strive to get ahead of other people in a group. 2 3
9 People take advantage of me. 2 4
10 I enjoy starting conversation with strangers. 2 3 A
1 2 3 4
11 I don't know what to say to people of the opposite sex.
I will hesitate to make calls to my Teacher/ Head of 2 3
12 phone
department/ Principal.
13 I hesitate to participate in group discussions 1 2 3 4
14 I find it embarrassing to return the purchased goods 2 3
1 2 3
15 If close and respected relative annoys me, I would smoothen
a
my feelings than express annoyance
Not Some Often Always
Sl. Items
at all time
No.
16 1 have avoided asking questions for fear of sounding stupid 3 4
17 During an argument,l am afraid that I might fcel upset 2 3
18 Ifind it difficult to oppose in class if what my teacher says Is 3
not correct
19 I find it diff+cult to bargain with salesman 2
20 When I have done something important or worthwhile, I 2
manage to let others know about it
21 I am open and frank about my feelings 2 3
22 If someone has been spreading false and bad stories about 2 3
me, I see him / her as soon as possible and have a talk about
23 I have a hard time saying NO" 2
24 I tend to bottle up my feelings rather than express it 1 2 3
25 I complain about poor service in a restaurant and elsewhere
26 When I am given a compliment, I just do not know what to say 2 3
27 If people near me keep talking in an important meeting, I 1 2 3
would ask them to be quiet
28 If anyone attempts to push ahead in a que, Iwill ask them to 1 2 3 A
follow the order
29 I don't hesitate to express my opinion 3
30 There are times when I just can't say anything 2
31 I don't know how to express my love and affection 2 3 A
32 I find it difficult to talk to those of the opposite sex 1 2 3
A
RATHUS ASSERTIVENESS SCHEDULLE
SCORING KEY
Reverse the responses for the following items
3,6, 7,8, 10, 20, 21, 22, 25, 27, 28 and 29
Take the responses as it is for the rest of the items
Cut off 64
Greater the score lesser the assertiveness
