The Responsible Assertion Scale (RAS)

Williams. ED R.‚ Akridge. R‚ 1996

مقیاس ابراز پاسخگو بودن

1. I don't "beat around the bush" when asking for something. I am direct and get

right to the point.

2. I look for ways to be helpful to the people I work with.

3. I feel good about my ability to cope with the unexpected.

4. I respect the rights of others because I expect others to respect my rights.

5. I have a good (positive) opinion of myself.

6. I work well with others and get along with others in groups.

7. I make up my own mind easily without asking others what they think I should

do.

8. Complimenting the people I'm around comes easily and naturally for me.

9. I can be very focused or very relaxed whenever I want to be.

10. I make plans‚ set goals‚ and try to prepare myself for the future.

11. I am aware of my feelings and express them in constructive ways.

12. When someone is explaining something‚ I try to pay dose attention.

13. I expect to get what I pay for in the market place‚ and I am not easily taken

advantage of.

14. I get started on my regular job or work assignment without needing to be

told or reminded.

15. I feel relaxed and comfortable in social situations.

16. During meetings or group discussions‚ I speak up and add my feelings and

thoughts on the subject.

17. I will take reasonable risks to achieve my goals.

18. On this statement put down the number three.

19. I say what I think and feel about things. I express my opinion freely.

20. I am able to say "no" to unreasonable requests.

21. I feel comfortable with people who are quite different from me in

race‚ background‚ or lifestyle.

This instrument can be found on page 21 of “The Responsible Asseگونگی دستیابی

tion Scale: Development and Evaluation of Psychometric Qualities”. Available

online at:http://library.ncrtm.org/pdf/J050.0291.01E.pdf

1 = Almost Never‚ 2=Not Often‚ 3= Sometimes‚ 4=Fairly Often‚ 5=Very Often

Assertion Factor: 1‚ 3‚ 5‚ 7‚ 9‚ 11‚ 13‚ 15‚ 16‚ 17‚ 18‚ 19‚ 20‚ and 21

Respect Factor: 2‚ 4‚ 6‚ 8‚ 10‚ 12‚ and 14

TOTAL

Throw out Question #18‚

Williams. ED R.‚ Akridge. R‚ 1996. The Responsible Assertion Scale: Development

and Evaluation of Psychometric Qualities. Vocational Evaluation and Work

Adjustment Bulletin 29: 19-23