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Please read each item carefully and select the one answer that best corresponds to your agreement or disagreement. The scale is below:

                                1 - Strongly disagree
                                2 - Disagree
                                3 - Neutral
                                4 - Agree
                                5 - Strongly agree

Some of the items may lead you to a response that you may feel would not be socially acceptable or looked upon favorably by others. Please keep in mind that at no time will your responses be connected to you, so you can express your honest perceptions of yourself without fear of embarrassment or others' opinions.

    1.    I am not a worrier.

    2.    I really like most people I meet.

    3.    I have a very active imagination.

    4.    I tend to be cynical and skeptical of others' intentions.

    5.    I'm known for my prudence and common sense.

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

    7.    I shy away from crowds of people.

    8.    Aesthetic and artistic concerns aren't very important to me.

    9.    I'm not crafty or sly.

    10.    I would rather keep my options open than plan everything in 
                         advance.

    11.    I rarely feel lonely or blue.

    12.    I am dominant, forceful and assertive.

    13.    Without strong emotions, life would be uninteresting to me.

    14.    Some people think I'm selfish and egotistical.

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

    16.    In dealing with other people, I always dread making a social
                          mistake.

    17.    I have a leisurely style in work and play.

    18.    I'm pretty set in my ways.

    19.    I would rather cooperate with others than compete with them.

    20.    I am easy-going and lackadaisical.

    21.    I rarely overindulge in anything.

    22.    I often crave excitement.

    23.    I often enjoy playing with theories or abstract ideas.

    24.    I don't mind bragging about my talents and accomplishments.

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

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

    27.    I have never literally jumped for joy.

    28.    I believe letting students hear controversial speakers can only 
                         mislead or confuse them.

    29.    Political leaders need to be more aware of the human side of 
                          their policies.

    30.    Over the years I've done some pretty stupid things.

    31.    I am easily frightened.

    32.    I don't get much pleasure from chatting with people.

    33.    I try to keep all my thoughts directed along realistic lines and
                         avoid "flights of fancy".

    34.    I believe that most people are basically well-intentioned.

    35.    I don't take civic responsibilities like voting very seriously.

    36.    I'm a generally even-tempered person.

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

    38.    I am sometimes completely absorbed in music I am listening to.

    39.    If necessary, I am willing to manipulate people to get what I want.

    40.    I keep my belongings neat and clean.

    41.    Sometimes I feel completely worthless.

    42.    I sometimes fail to assert myself as much as I should.

    43.    I rarely experience strong emotions.

    44.    I try to be courteous to everyone I meet.

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

    46.    I seldom feel self-conscious when I'm around people.

    47.    When I do things, I do them vigorously.

    48.    I think it's interesting to learn and develop new hobbies.

    49.    I can be sarcastic and cutting when I need to be.

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

    51.    I have trouble resisting my cravings.

    52.    I would not enjoy vacationing in Las Vegas.

    53.    I find philosophical arguments boring.

    54.    I'd rather not talk about myself and my achievements.

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

    56.    I feel I am capable of coping with most of my problems.

    57.    I have sometimes experienced intense joy or ecstasy.

    58.    I believe that laws and social policies should change to reflect
                         the needs of a changing world.

    59.    I'm hard-headed and tough-minded in my attitudes.

    60.    I think things through before coming to a decision.

    61.    I rarely feel fearful or anxious.

    62.    I'm known as a warm and friendly person.

    63.    I have an active fantasy life.

    64.    I believe that most people will take advantage of you if you let them.

    65.    I keep myself informed and usually make intelligent decisions.

    66.    I am known as hot-blooded and quick-tempered.

    67.    I usually prefer to do things alone.

    68.    Watching ballet or modern dance bores me.

    69.    I couldn't deceive anyone even if I wanted to.

    70.    I am not a very methodical person.

    71.    I am seldom sad or depressed.

    72.    I have often been a leader of groups I have belonged to.

    73.    How I feel about things is important to me.

    74.    Some people think of me as cold and calculating.

    75.    I pay my debts promptly and in full.

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

    77.    My work is likely to be slow and steady.

    78.    Once I find the right way to do something, I stick to it.

    79.    I hesitate to express my anger even when I feel it's justified.

    80.    When I start a self-improvement program, I usually let it slide
                          after a few days.

    81.    I have little difficulty resisting temptation.

    82.    I have sometimes done things just for "kicks" or "thrills".

    83.    I enjoy solving problems or puzzles.

    84.    I'm better than most people, and I know it.

    85.    I am a productive person who always get the job done.

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

    87.    I am not a cheerful optimist.

    88.    I believe we should look to religious authorities for decisions on
                          moral issues.

    89.    We can never do too much for the poor and the elderly.

    90.    Occasionally I act first and think later.

    91.    I often feel tense and jittery.

    92.    Many people think of me as somewhat cold and distant.

    93.    I don't like to waste my time daydreaming.

    94.    I think most of the people I deal with are honest and trustworthy.

    95.    I often come into situations without being fully prepared.

    96.    I am not considered a touchy or temperamental person.

    97.    I really feel the need for other people if I am alone for too long.

    98.    I am intrigued by the patterns I find in art and nature.

    99.    Being perfectly honest is a bad way to do business.

    100.    I like to keep everything in its place so I know just where it is.

    101.    I have sometimes experienced a deep sense of guilt or 
                           sinfulness.

    102.    In meetings, I usually let others do the talking.

    103.    I seldom pay much attention to my feelings of the moment.

    104.    I generally try to be thoughtful and considerate.

    105.    Sometimes I cheat when I play solitaire.

    106.    It doesn't embarrass me too much if people ridicule and tease me.

    107.    I often feel like I am bursting with energy.

    108.    I often try new and foreign foods.

    109.    If I don't like people, I let them know it.

    110.    I work hard to accomplish my goals.

    111.    When I am having my favorite foods, I tend to eat too much.

    112.    I tend to avoid movies that are shocking or scary.

    113.    I sometimes lose interest when people talk about very abstract, 
                            theoretical matters.

    114.    I try to be humble.

    115.    I have trouble making myself do what I should.

    116.    I keep a cool head in emergencies.

    117.    Sometimes I bubble with happiness.

    118.    I believe that the different ideas of right and wrong that people in
                            other societies have may be valid for them.

    119.    I have no sympathy for panhandlers.

    120.    I always consider the consequences before I take action.

    121.    I'm seldom apprehensive about the future.

    122.    I really enjoy talking to people.

    123.    I enjoy concentrating on a fantasy or daydream and exploring all
                            its possibilities, letting it grow and develop.

    124.    I'm suspicious when someone does something nice for me.

    125.    I pride myself on my sound judgment.

    126.    I often get disgusted with people that I have to deal with.

    127.    I prefer jobs that let me work alone without being bothered by
                            other people.

    128.    Poetry has little or no effect on me.

    129.    I would hate to be thought of as a hypocrite.

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

    131.    I tend to blame myself when anything goes wrong.

    132.    Other people often look to me to make decisions.

    133.    I experience a wide range of emotions or feelings.

    134.    I'm not known for my generosity.

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

    136.    I often feel inferior to others.

    137.    I'm not as quick and lively as other people.

    138.    I prefer to spend my time in familiar surroundings.

    139.    When I've been insulted, I just try to forgive and forget.

    140.    I don't feel like I'm driven to get ahead.

    141.    I seldom give in to my impulses.

    142.    I like to be where the action is.

    143.    I enjoy working on "mind-twister" puzzles.

    144.    I have a very high opinion of myself.

    145.    Once I start a project, I almost always finish it.

    146.    It's often hard for me to make up my mind.

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

    148.    I believe that loyalty to one's ideals and principles is more 
                            important than "open-mindedness".

    149.    Human need should always take priority over economic
                            considerations.

    150.    I often do things on the spur of the moment.

    151.    I often worry about things that might go wrong.

    152.    I find it easy to smile and be outgoing with strangers.

    153.    If I feel my mind starting to drift into daydreams, I usually get busy
                            and start concentrating on a task or activity instead.

    154.    My first reaction is to trust people.

    155.    I don't seem to be completely successful in anything.

    156.    It takes a lot to get me mad.

    157.    I'd rather vacation on a popular beach than an isolated cabin in the
                            woods.

    158.    Certain kinds of music are extremely fascinating to me.

    159.    Sometimes I trick people into doing what I want.

    160.    I tend to be somewhat fastidious or exacting.

    161.    I have a low opinion of myself.

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

    163.    I seldom notice the moods or feelings that different environments
                            produce.

    164.    Most people I know like me.

    165.    I adhere strictly to my ethical principles.

    166.    I feel comfortable in the presence of my bosses or other
                            authorities.

    167.    I usually seem to be in a hurry.

    168.    Sometimes I make changes around the house just to try something
                            different.

    169.    If someone starts a fight, I'm ready to fight back.

    170.    I strive to achieve all that I can.

    171.    I sometimes eat until I get sick to my stomach.

    172.    I love the excitement of roller coasters.

    173.    I have little interest in speculating on the nature of the universe or
                            the human condition.

    174.    I feel that I am no better than others, no matter what their 
                            condition.

    175.    When a project gets too difficult, I'm inclined to start a new one.

    176.    I can handle myself pretty well in a crisis.

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

    178.    I consider myself broad-minded and tolerant of other people's
                            lifestyles.

    179.    I believe all human beings are worthy of respect.

    180.    I rarely make hasty decisions.

    181.    I have fewer fears than most people.

    182.    I have strong emotional attachments to my friends.

    183.    As a child I rarely enjoyed games of make-believe.

    184.    I tend to assume the best about people.

    185.    I'm a very competent person.

    186.    At times I have felt bitter and resentful.

    187.    Social gatherings are usually boring to me.

    188.    Sometimes when I am reading poetry or looking at art, I feel a
                            chill or a wave of excitement.

    189.    At times I bully or flatter people into doing what I want them
                            to do.

    190.    I'm not compulsive about cleaning.

    191.    Sometimes things look pretty bleak and hopeless to me.

    192.    In conversations, I tend to do most of the talking.

    193.    I find it easy to empathize - to feel what others are feeling.

    194.    I think of myself as a charitable person.

    195.    I try to do jobs carefully, so they won't have to be done again.

    196.    If I have said or done the wrong thing to someone, I can hardly
                            bear to face them again.

    197.    My life is fast-paced.

    198.    On a vacation, I prefer going back to a tried and true spot.

    199.    I'm hard-headed and stubborn.

    200.    I strive for excellence in everything I do.

    201.    Sometimes I do things on impulse that I later regret.

    202.    I'm attracted to bright colors and flashy styles.

    203.    I have a lot of intellectual curiosity.

    204.    I would rather praise others than be praised myself.

    205.    There are so many little jobs that need to be done that I sometimes
                            just ignore them all.

    206.    When everything seems to be going wrong, I can still make good
                            decisions.

    207.    I rarely use words like "Fantastic!" or "Sensational!" to describe
                            my experiences.

    208.    I think that if people don't know what they believe in by the time
                            they are 25, there's something wrong with them.

    209.    I have sympathy for others who are less fortunate than me.

    210.    I plan ahead carefully when I go on a trip.

    211.    Frightening thoughts sometimes come into my head.

    212.    I take a personal interest in the people that I work with.

    213.    I would have difficulty just letting my mind wander without control
                            or guidance.

    214.    I have a good deal of faith in human nature.

    215.    I am efficient and effective at my work.

    216.    Even minor annoyances can be frustrating to me.

    217.    I enjoy parties with lots of people.

    218.    I enjoy reading poetry that emphasizes feelings and images more
                            than story lines.

    219.    I pride myself on my shrewdness in handling people.

    220.    I spend a lot of time looking for things I've misplaced.

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

    222.    I don't find it easy to take charge of a situation.

    223.    Odd things - like certain scents or the names of distant places -
                            can evoke strong moods in me.

    224.    I go out of my way to help others if I can.

    225.    I'd really have to be sick before I'd miss a day of work/school.

    226.    When people I know do foolish things, I get embarrassed
                            for them.

    227.    I am a very active person.

    228.    I follow the same route when I go to a certain place.

    229.    I often get into arguments with my family and co-workers.

    230.    I'm something of a workaholic.

    231.    I am always able to keep my feelings under control.

    232.    I like being part of the crowd at sporting events.

    233.    I have a wide range of intellectual interests.

    234.    I'm a superior person.

    235.    I have a lot of self-discipline.

    236.    I'm pretty stable emotionally.

    237.    I laugh easily.

    238.    I believe that the "new morality" of permissiveness isn't morality
                            at all.

    239.    I would rather be known as "merciful" than "just".

    240.    I think twice before I answer a question.