RAS
Rathus Assertiveness Schedule (RAS)
This questionnaire is designed to assess a patient's level of assertiveness, that is, their ability to express their opinions, needs, and emotions clearly and respectfully, without aggressiveness or passivity. This test helps the therapist better understand how the patient interacts in social or personal contexts and identify any difficulties they may have in standing up for their point of view or expressing their feelings.
- Number of questions
- 30 questions
- Estimated duration
- 7 minutes
- Language
- English
- Original name
- Rathus Assertiveness Schedule
- Authors
- Spencer A. Rathus (1973)
- Category
- Assertiveness
Preview of the 30 questions
Scoring & interpretation
Respondents rate their degree of agreement or disagreement with each statement on a scale ranging from "very characteristic of me" (3 points) to "very uncharacteristic of me" (-3 points). The scale is reversed for questions 1, 2, 4, 5, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 23, 24, 26, and 30.
The score provides an initial indication of the patient's level of assertiveness, but it is important to supplement this information with an in-depth clinical interview. The RAS gives an overall picture but does not take into account contextual nuances, emotional variations, or specific relationships that may influence assertive behavior. Therapeutic work can then aim to refine and adapt assertiveness strategies according to the patient's personal needs and goals.
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