Purpose: 
ARS assesses whether a person is able to communicate his or her thoughts and opinions in a clear, direct, and non-aggressive way.
 
Vitals
No. of questions: 35
Question type: Self-report
Estimated completion time: 10 minutes Shorter versions of assessment: N/A Recommended age level: 18+ Qualification Level: Class A
Compliance: APA standards; EEOC standards (gender, age, disability)
 
Report Includes:
● Summary
● Introduction
● Graphs
● Detailed narrative interpretation
● Strengths and Limitations
● Advice
 
 
Factors and Scales:
Overall Score plus 5 scales:
 
Ability to speak for self: Acting with confidence to voice a personal opinion
Handling assertive/strong people: Ability to stand up to those who might be intimidating
Comfort with Vulnerability: Ability to take action despite the risk of rejection or embarrassment
Subservience: Allowing the needs of others to take precedence over personal desires
Aggression: Using aggressive tactics, such as intimidation, physical force or manipulation to get one’s way