Interpersonal Influence Styles Assessment

This assessment helps you understand your typical interpersonal influence style — whether you tend to be more assertive, passive, concealed aggressive, or openly aggressive in your interactions.
Please answer each statement honestly; there are no right or wrong answers.

Instructions

Please read each statement carefully and decide how much it applies to you personally.

For each statement, select the response option that best reflects your usual thoughts, feelings, or behaviour.

There are no right or wrong answers — this questionnaire is simply about your typical way of interacting with others. Please answer as honestly as possible.

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I believe I have the right to say “no” to others without feeling guilty.

When I am angry, I keep my feelings to myself.

If my rights are violated, I find a subtle/indirect but sure way to get even.

I make sure others know that I am superior to them?

I do not have difficulty maintaining eye contact with others.

I am afraid to admit that I don’t know how to do something I am expected to do.

When others annoy me, I say nothing, but I show my displeasure through my body language.

I am a demanding person.

I let people know when I disagree with them.

When people don’t keep their commitments, I am reluctant/hesitant to tell them I’m upset.

I like to control others with behind-the-scenes manoeuvres/moves.

I am not afraid to be rude to others.

I express anger to others at the time it is most appropriate to do so.

I feel uncomfortable when someone compliments my work.

When people take advantage of me, I silently even the score.

If I have something to say that I think is important, I will interrupt a conversation.

I don’t mind asking for help when I feel I need it.

I try to behave in ways that will make me popular with others.

I don’t disagree directly with others, but I make sure that they know when I am upset with them.

I do not hesitate to accuse others when I believe I have reason to.

I am able to be up-front about my needs without feeling guilty.

I have trouble turning down people’s requests.

If I don’t agree with my boss, I may find a way to drag my feet quietly on projects he or she wants done.

I stare people down.

I am able to express my feelings honestly and directly.

I tend to be uncomfortable in unfamiliar surroundings.

I express my anger through various characteristic facial expressions.

I point my finger or use other gestures to add emphasis to my assertions.

I allow others the same rights I allow myself.

I feel guilty when I have to ask others to do their share.

If I don’t like a person, I find a round-about means of letting him or her know.

I like to be in control of every situation.

I make decisions when I have a reasonable amount of information, even though I may be wrong.

I have difficulty maintaining eye contact.

When I am angry with someone, I shut him or her out.

My anger tends to be explosive.

I am not as concerned about winning as I am about negotiating reasonable arrangements and relationships with others.

I don’t like to say things directly that might hurt people’s feelings.

I prefer indirect means of controlling others.

I believe you must show others your strength regardless of the situation if you want to command their respect.

If you are human, leave this field blank.