Take this test to find out whether you have the specific type of behavior called passive-aggressive.

PASSIVE-AGGRESSIVE TEST


Instructions: Please, read the statements listed below. Answer to each item that you believe accurately describes your condition

1. If someone ask me to do a favor that I’m reluctant to do, I say “Yes” when I really mean “No”
  • Never
  • Very Often / Always
  • Rarely
  • Sometimes
  • Often

2. When I disagree with something I openly voice my opinion about it
  • Never
  • Rarely
  • Sometimes, it depends on the circumstances
  • Often
  • Regardless of the circumstances I always express dissent

3. Other people treat me unfairly
  • Never
  • Rarely
  • Sometimes
  • Often
  • Always

4. People complain about my failure to meet deadlines even if I provide them with good reasons for the delays
  • Never
  • Rarely
  • Sometimes
  • Often
  • Very Often / Always

5. If I’m required to do the work that I’m unwilling to do, I deliberately do it poorly in order to not be asked again
  • Never
  • Rarely
  • Sometimes
  • Often
  • Very Often / Always

6. I try not to make any clear promises to other people in order to avoid unnecessary responsibilities
  • Never
  • Rarely
  • Sometimes
  • Often
  • Very Often / Always

7. I’m late to meetings
  • Never
  • Rarely
  • Sometimes
  • Often
  • Very Often / Always

8. People consider me an absentminded person
  • Strongly Disagree
  • Disagree
  • Partly Agree
  • Agree
  • Strongly Agree

9. People are too demanding or needy
  • Strongly Disagree
  • Disagree
  • Partly Agree
  • Agree
  • Strongly Agree

10. If I have an argument with a close one, I use “the silence treatment” where I give very little if any response
  • Never
  • Rarely
  • Sometimes
  • Often
  • Very Often / Always