Personality Research Module:
Self-Report Questionnaires

 


General Instructions: There are two parts to the questionnaire: Part A, which consists of 25 questions, and Part B, which consists of 36 questions.

 


PART A. Please answer the following true-false questions as honestly as possible. Try not to spend too much time on any one question. Note that the terms "true" and "false" as used in this context don't refer to absolutes but to your general tendencies and preferences.

  1. I find it hard to imitate the behavior of other people.

    True: False:

  2. My behavior is usually an expression of my true inner feelings, attitudes, and beliefs.

    True: False:

  3. At parties and social gatherings, I do not attempt to do or say things that others will like.

    True: False:

  4. I can only argue for ideas that I already believe.

    True: False:

  5. I can make impromptu speeches even on topics about which I have almost no information.

    True: False:

  6. I guess I put on a show to impress or entertain people.

    True: False:

  7. When I am uncertain how to act in a social situation, I look to the behavior of others for cues.

    True: False:

  8. I would probably make a good actor.

    True: False:

  9. I rarely need the advice of my friends to choose movies, books, or music.

    True: False:

  10. I sometimes appear to others to be experiencing deeper emotions than I actually am.

    True: False:

  11. I laugh more when I watch a comedy with others than when alone.

    True: False:

  12. In a group of people I am rarely the center of attention.

    True: False:

  13. In different situations and with different people, I often act like very different persons.

    True: False:

  14. I am not particularly good at making other people like me.

    True: False:

  15. Even if I am not enjoying myself, I often pretend to be having a good time.

    True: False:

  16. I am not always the person I appear to be.

    True: False:

  17. I would not change my opinions (or the way I do things) in order to please someone else or win his or her favor.

    True: False:

  18. I have considered being an entertainer.

    True: False:

  19. In order to get along and be liked, I tend to be what people expect me to be rather than anything else.

    True: False:

  20. I have never been good at games like charades or improvisational acting.

    True: False:

  21. I have trouble changing my behavior to suit different people and different situations.

    True: False:

  22. At a party I let others keep the jokes and stories going.

    True: False:

  23. I feel a bit awkward in company and do not show up quite as well as I should.

    True: False:

  24. I can look anyone in the eye and tell a lie with a straight face (if for a right end).

    True: False:

  25. I may deceive people by being friendly when I really dislike them.

    True: False:


PART B. For each item, please choose one of the answers (Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Neutral, Agree, Strongly Agree), whichever best represents your opinion.

  1. I am not a worrier.

    Strongly Disagree: Disagree: Neutral: Agree: Strongly Agree:

     

  2. I like to have a lot of people around me.

    Strongly Disagree: Disagree: Neutral: Agree: Strongly Agree:

     

  3. I keep my belongings clean and neat.

    Strongly Disagree: Disagree: Neutral: Agree: Strongly Agree:

     

  4. I often feel inferior to others.

    Strongly Disagree: Disagree: Neutral: Agree: Strongly Agree:

     

  5. I laugh easily.

    Strongly Disagree: Disagree: Neutral: Agree: Strongly Agree:

     

  6. I'm pretty good about pacing myself so as to get things done on time.

    Strongly Disagree: Disagree: Neutral: Agree: Strongly Agree:

     

  7. When I'm under a great deal of stress, sometimes I feel like I'm going to pieces.

    Strongly Disagree: Disagree: Neutral: Agree: Strongly Agree:

     

  8. I don't consider myself especially "light-hearted".

    Strongly Disagree: Disagree: Neutral: Agree: Strongly Agree:

     

  9. I am not a very methodical person.

    Strongly Disagree: Disagree: Neutral: Agree: Strongly Agree:

     

  10. I rarely feel lonely or blue.

    Strongly Disagree: Disagree: Neutral: Agree: Strongly Agree:

     

  11. I really enjoy talking to people.

    Strongly Disagree: Disagree: Neutral: Agree: Strongly Agree:

     

  12. I try to perform all the tasks assigned to me conscientiously.

    Strongly Disagree: Disagree: Neutral: Agree: Strongly Agree:

     

  13. I often feel tense and jittery.

    Strongly Disagree: Disagree: Neutral: Agree: Strongly Agree:

     

  14. I like to be where the action is.

    Strongly Disagree: Disagree: Neutral: Agree: Strongly Agree:

     

  15. I have a clear set of goals and work toward them in an orderly fashion.

    Strongly Disagree: Disagree: Neutral: Agree: Strongly Agree:

     

  16. Sometimes I feel completely worthless.

    Strongly Disagree: Disagree: Neutral: Agree: Strongly Agree:

     

  17. I usually prefer to do things alone.

    Strongly Disagree: Disagree: Neutral: Agree: Strongly Agree:

     

  18. I waste a lot of time before settling down to work.

    Strongly Disagree: Disagree: Neutral: Agree: Strongly Agree:

     

  19. I rarely feel fearful or anxious.

    Strongly Disagree: Disagree: Neutral: Agree: Strongly Agree:

     

  20. I often feel as if I'm bursting with energy.

    Strongly Disagree: Disagree: Neutral: Agree: Strongly Agree:

     

  21. I work hard to accomplish my goals.

    Strongly Disagree: Disagree: Neutral: Agree: Strongly Agree:

     

  22. I often get angry at the way people treat me.

    Strongly Disagree: Disagree: Neutral: Agree: Strongly Agree:

     

  23. I am a cheerful, high-spirited person.

    Strongly Disagree: Disagree: Neutral: Agree: Strongly Agree:

     

  24. When I make a commitment, I can always be counted on to follow through.

    Strongly Disagree: Disagree: Neutral: Agree: Strongly Agree:

     

  25. Too often, when things go wrong, I get discouraged and feel like giving up.

    Strongly Disagree: Disagree: Neutral: Agree: Strongly Agree:

     

  26. I am not a cheerful optimist.

    Strongly Disagree: Disagree: Neutral: Agree: Strongly Agree:

     

  27. Sometimes I'm not as dependable or reliable as I should be.

    Strongly Disagree: Disagree: Neutral: Agree: Strongly Agree:

     

  28. I am seldom sad or depressed.

    Strongly Disagree: Disagree: Neutral: Agree: Strongly Agree:

     

  29. My life is fast-paced.

    Strongly Disagree: Disagree: Neutral: Agree: Strongly Agree:

     

  30. I am a productive person who always gets the job done.

    Strongly Disagree: Disagree: Neutral: Agree: Strongly Agree:

     

  31. I often feel helpless and want someone else to solve my problems.

    Strongly Disagree: Disagree: Neutral: Agree: Strongly Agree:

     

  32. I am a very active person.

    Strongly Disagree: Disagree: Neutral: Agree: Strongly Agree:

     

  33. I never seem to be able to get organized.

    Strongly Disagree: Disagree: Neutral: Agree: Strongly Agree:

     

  34. At times I have been so ashamed I just wanted to hide.

    Strongly Disagree: Disagree: Neutral: Agree: Strongly Agree:

     

  35. I would rather go my own way than be a leader of others.

    Strongly Disagree: Disagree: Neutral: Agree: Strongly Agree:

     

  36. I strive for excellence in everything I do.

    Strongly Disagree: Disagree: Neutral: Agree: Strongly Agree:
       

    Are you male or female?

    Male: Female:


    What is your class year?

    2013: 2012: 2011: 2010:


    What is your pseudonym?

 


Thank you for completing these questions!

 


January 3, 2008