Passive Aggressive Test

Anger Management, Preliminary

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Basic Information

Number of Statements:27
Estimated Duration:3–5 minutes
Type:Self-assessment
Based On:Deen Mohd — Development and Validation of the Deenz Passive Aggression Scale (DPAS-27): A Preliminary Study.
Publishing Year:2025
Instructions:

This test assesses your tendencies toward passive-aggressive behavior across 9 facets: Delay, Silence, Sabotage, Compliance, Sarcasm, Victim, Excuses, Vague, and Forgetful. For each statement, indicate how much it reflects your behavior. Your responses will be summarized in a polar chart showing your facet scores.

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Question 1 of 27

I put off jobs I don’t want to do.

Question 2 of 27

I finish jobs quickly, even if I don’t like them.

Question 3 of 27

I wait until the last minute on purpose.

Question 4 of 27

I stop talking to people when I’m upset.

Question 5 of 27

I talk things out when I’m angry.

Question 6 of 27

I give the “silent treatment” instead of saying how I feel.

Question 7 of 27

I do things the wrong way when I don’t want to do them.

Question 8 of 27

I try to do tasks the right way, even if I don’t like them.

Question 9 of 27

I don’t put full effort when I want to resist.

Question 10 of 27

I say “yes” but then don’t really do it.

Question 11 of 27

I only say “yes” when I really mean it.

Question 12 of 27

I agree on the outside but not on the inside.

Question 13 of 27

I use jokes to hide that I’m upset.

Question 14 of 27

I say how I feel instead of teasing.

Question 15 of 27

I tease people instead of telling them I’m mad.

Question 16 of 27

I feel like people are unfair to me.

Question 17 of 27

I act sad so people feel sorry for me.

Question 18 of 27

I take responsibility instead of acting like a victim.

Question 19 of 27

I make excuses to get out of work.

Question 20 of 27

I face my tasks without excuses.

Question 21 of 27

I say “I can’t” even if I just don’t want to.

Question 22 of 27

I give vague answers when I don’t want to agree.

Question 23 of 27

I give clear answers when asked.

Question 24 of 27

I avoid giving a clear “yes” or “no.”

Question 25 of 27

I say I forgot so I don’t have to do something.

Question 26 of 27

I remember things I’m asked to do.

Question 27 of 27

I act like I didn’t hear when I don’t want to listen.

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Passive aggressive test is based on the preliminary study on development and validation of Deenz Passive Aggression Scale (DPAS-27). The scale measures key dimensions of passive aggressive behaviour and by assessing these facets it captures behaviours that are often difficult to detect. Higher scores does not mean a psychological condition but may indicate strong tendencies towards passive aggressive behaviours. This quiz is provided as a self-screening tool aims to facilitate a better understanding of passive aggression in interpersonal and social context.

Modern psychology emphasizes on studying Passive-aggressive behavior by assessing and measuring behavioral patterns which are often associated with interpersonal difficulties and emotional regulation challenges.[1] In the Psychodynamic perspectives passive-aggression behaviors occur as a defense mechanism by which an individual express anger indirectly instead of direct confrontation. In order to measure passive aggressive traits there are several well established scales available but a need for a spectrum based self-questionnaire has been observed. Deenz Passive Aggression Scale (DPAS-27) has been developed to provide a comprehensive analysis of passive aggressive behaviors. The self-assessment questionnaire tries to measure key 9 facets of Passive Aggression (Delay, Silence, Sabotage, Compliance, Sarcasm, Victim, Excuses, Vague, and Forgetful).

Development of the Passive Aggressive Self-test.

Passive Aggressive self-assessment was developed to provide a reliable and comprehensive tool for assessing tendencies and the impact of passive aggressive behaviors on individuals in day to day life. By assessing multiple facets the test aims to capture the spectrum of these behaviors and provide valuable insights for both researchers and for the self-assessment.

Deenz Passive Aggression Scale (DPAS-27) underwent a preliminary validation study in which 212 college students participated including 60 female and 152 males to examine the reliability and construct validity. The responses were analyzed to determine the internal consistency of the self-assessment and the distinctiveness of nine key facets. Results indicated high internal consistency (Cronbach’s α = 0.89) suggesting that the items accurately measure what it intended to measure. It also confirmed that each facet captures an aspect of passive aggressive behavior.

Passive Aggression behaviors are not classified as a psychological condition but it is recognized as a behavioral pattern that can affect relationships and emotional regulation.[2] This self-assessment is not a diagnosis of any psychological condition. Everyone expresses thoughts and emotions differently, and some individuals may sometimes communicate indirectly or express frustration in subtle ways. Also, being passive-aggressive does not mean a person has a defect or a clinical condition, but it indicates a behavioral pattern in which the person tends to express anger or resentment indirectly, rather than confronting issues openly.

The online version of the self-assessment questionnaire is provided to give participants easy access to participate and gain insights, but online quizzes including this (Passive aggression test) are not considered accurate. [3]The information provided by this quiz is for educational purposes only and you should not consider the results provided as formal diagnosis or professional advice.