Do you know what it means to be defensive? This test will help you to know the main features, but at the same time you will discover if you are a person who usually has this attitude in your day to day.
A behavior to defensive tells us about a person who is protecting himself, perhaps from the critics, invasive comments or any other attitude that could affect them in one way or another. However, it is a attitude that we do not easily notice when we are putting it into practice.
Although there are people whose way of being leads them to be relaxed and open to both opinions and communication, there are also those who are affected by such scenarios, so they prefer to show a cold or even aggressive attitude.
Do you know which of these two extremes your personality? This test will reveal if you are a person who is always on the defensive, if you tend to have a relaxed demeanor or if you are somewhere in between.
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Are you always defensive or do you try to be relaxed?
1. Do you usually express when you disagree with something?
- Yes, of course (30)
- Only when it’s too serious (20)
- No, but if I show it with my attitude (10)
2. If someone criticizes the way you act,how do you react?
- I justify what I do and my decisions (10)
- I understand that they may not understand my way of being (30)
- I get angry and tell them not to interfere (20)
3. In an argument, how do you avoid criticism of your actions or attitudes?
- Mentioning things the other person did, I’m not the only person who deserves claims (10)
- I’ll change the subject or say I don’t have time for these conversations (20)
- I do not avoid them, I listen carefully and analyze it before reacting (30)
4. Do you usually distrust people?
- Generally yes (10)
- Only when they give me a bad vibe (20)
- Not unless they give me clear reasons to distrust (30)
5. Do you often experience emotions like jealousy either anger?
- I wouldn’t say often, just sometimes (20)
- No, it is very rare that I feel that way (30)
- The truth yes (10)
6. When a confrontation appears…
- They make me a little nervous or restless (20)
- I try to face it with calm and reason (30)
- My body instantly becomes tense (10)
7. In a discussion it is important to listen to another to…
- Know what to answer and how to defend yourself (10)
- Know their point of view and reach agreements (30)
- Be polite (20)
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Results
Very defensive. Your answers indicate that you tend to be on the defensive all (or almost all) of the time. You block communication and prefer to secure your place by showing that you trust yourself, without doubts or regrets, but many times it seems that in addition to defending yourself you are even attacking others.
Only you are defensive from time to time. It’s not that you have a defensive attitude all the time, but there are certain situations that make you feel vulnerable and you react that way. Pay attention so that this does not become a habit.
You have a relaxed and non-defensive attitude. It is very rare that you react defensively, you generally prefer to speak clearly, express your emotions and listen to the perspective of others. Although you remain true to yourself, you are not closed to other opinions and you always try to resolve conflicts through conversations.
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