Am I Defensive Quiz

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15 Questions | Total Attempts: 1616 | Updated: Feb 12, 2025
1. Do you hate it when people point out your faults?

Yes, obviously
Yes, sometimes
No, I encourage criticism
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Am I Defensive Quiz
People are defensive all the time. We feel the innate need to always come to our rescue and try to protect ourselves from the mean scrutinizing eyes of other people. But sometimes, we take it too far and refuse to admit our faults.  And this co... see more
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2. When people judge you, how do you take it?

You yell at them. It’s really none of their business
I just nod and move on. Their criticisms mean nothing
I listen and try to think it through. They might have good intentions
3. Do you feel like people judge you constantly?

Yes, all the time
Yes, sometimes
No, never
4. Do you like it when people try to give you pointers on how you can improve?

Of course, criticism is very helpful
Only when they’re qualified enough to know what they’re talking about
No, people who try to give “pointers” are obviously being condescending
5. Do you think people always blame you when things go wrong?

Yes
Not sure
No
6. Do you find it hard to admit when you’re wrong?

Yes, it’s the hardest thing ever
Yes, it’s tough but I try to do it anyway
No, not really. I’m good at owning up to my mistakes
7. Do any of your arguments escalate?

Yes, all the time!
Sometimes
No, never
8. Do you think people like getting on your nerves for no reason?

Yes
Not sure
No
9. Do you think you’re in the right most of the time?

Yes, for sure
Yes, but I’m not so sure sometimes
No, sometimes I’m most definitely in the wrong
10. Have people told you you’re very stubborn?

Yes, most of my friends have told me that
Yes, my friends tell me that sometimes
No, nobody has ever told me that
11. Do you always look for the hidden critical message beneath people’s requests?

Sometimes
Absolutely
Not really
12. Are you quick to point out people’s faults when they judge or criticize you?

Yes
May be
No
13. Do you have the tendency to admit your fault?

Only sometimes
Yes, every time I am wrong
Depends on the situation
14. If someone is upset with you, do you tell them they are wrong to think so with explanations and excuses?

I do
Sometimes
No
15. “I’m afraid that what others think of and say about me is true.” True or False?

True
Sometimes true
False
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