Take this test to see if you have the specific type of behavior called passive-aggressive.

PASSIVE-AGGRESSIVE TEST


Instructions: Please, answer each test item that you believe accurately describes your condition or indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the statement

1. When I am asked to do a favor I don’t want to do, I say ‘yes’ when I really mean ‘no’
  • Never
  • Rarely
  • Sometimes
  • Often
  • Very Often

2. I am clear in expressing my dissent or disagreement with something verbally
  • Never
  • Rarely
  • Sometimes
  • Often
  • Very Often

3. I’m treated unfairly by others
  • Never
  • Rarely
  • Sometimes
  • Often
  • Very Often

4. I’ve heard complaints about my inability to meet deadlines, even when I’ve provided good reasons for the delays
  • Never
  • Rarely
  • Sometimes
  • Often
  • Very Often

5. When I’m obligated to do a task I don’t want to be doing, I deliberately do a poor job of it so that others won’t ask me again
  • Never
  • Rarely
  • Sometimes
  • Often
  • Very Often

6. I avoid making clear promises to others so that I can be absolved of blame or responsibility when it’s not done
  • Never
  • Rarely
  • Sometimes
  • Often
  • Very Often

7. I tend to be late to meetings
  • Never
  • Rarely
  • Sometimes
  • Often
  • Very Often