___21.

I don’t spend time thinking about factors that

The RQ Test are out of my control.
___22. I enjoy doing simple routine tasks that do not
Please complete the following fifty-six item RQ change.
Test.*Do not spend too much time on any one item; ___23. I get carried away by my feelings.
it should take only about ten minutes. Please rate ___24. It is difficult for me to understand why people
each item for how true it is of you, using the feel the way they do.
___25. I am good at identifying what I am thinking
following
1 = notscales.
at all true 4 = usually and how it affects my mood.
true
2 = sometimes or somewhat true 5 = very
true of me ___26. I someone does something that upsets me, I
3 = moderately true am able to wait until an appropriate time when I
____1. When trying to solve a problem, I trust my have calmed down to discuss.
instincts ad go with the first solution that occurs ___27. When someone overacts to a problem, I think
to me. it is usually because they are just I a bad mood
____2. Even if I plan ahead for discussion with my that day.
boss, a coworker, my spouse, or my child, I still ___28. I expect that I will do well on most things.
find myself acting emotionally. ___29. People often seek me out to help them figure
____3. I worry about my future health. out problems.
____4. I am good at shutting out anything that ___30. I feel at a boss to understand why people
distracts me from the task at hand. react the way they do.
____5. If my first solution doesn’t work, I am able to ___31. My emotions affect my ability to focus on
go back and continue trying different solutions what I need to get done at home, school , or at
until I find one that work. work.
____6. I am curious. ___32. Hard wok always pay off.
____7. I am unable to harness positive emotions to ___33.After completing a task, I worry that it will be
help me focus on a task negatively evaluated.
____8. I’m the kind of the person who likes to try ___34. If someone is sad, angry, or embarrassed, I
new things. have a good idea what he or she may be
____9. I would rather do something at which I feel thinking.
confident and relaxed than something that is ___35. I don’t like new challenges.
quite challenging and difficult ___36. I don’t plan ahead in my job, schoolwork, or
___10. By looking at their facial expressions, I finances.
recognized the emotions people are ___37. If a colleague is upset, I have a pretty good
experiencing. idea why.
___11. I give in to the urge to give up when things go ___38. I prefer doing things spontaneously rather
wrong. than planning ahead, even if it means it doesn’t
___12. When a problem arises, I come up with a lot turn out as well.
of possible solutions before trying to solve it. ___39. I believe most problems are caused by
___13. I can control the way I Feel when adversity circumstances beyond my control.
strikes. ___40. I look at challenges as a way to learn and
___14. What other people think about me does not improve myself.
influence my behavior. ___41. I’ve been told I misinterpret events and
___15. When a problem occurs, I am aware of the situations.
first thoughts that pop into my head about it. ___42. If someone is upset with me, I listen to what
___16. I feel most comfortable in situations which I they have to say before reacting.
am not the only one responsible. ___43. When I asked to think about future, I find it
___17. I prefer situations where I can depend on hard to imagine myself as a success.
someone else’s ability rather than my own. ___44. I’ve been told that I jump to conclusions
___18. I believe that it is better to believe problems when problems arise.
are controllable, even if that is not always true. ___45. I am uncomfortable when meeting new
___19. When a problem arises, I think carefully people.
about what caused it before attempting to solve ___46. It is easy for me to get “lost” in a book or a
it. movie.
___20. I have doubts about my ability to solve ___47. I believe the old adage “an ounce of
problems at work or at home. prevention is worth a pound of cure”
___48. In most situations, I believe I’m good at
identifying the true causes of problems.
___49. I believe I ha good coping skills and that I
respond well to most challenges.
___50. My significant other and/or close friends tell
me that I don’t understand me.
___51. I am most comfortable in my established
routines.
___52. I think it’s important to solve problems as
quickly as possible, even if that means
sacrificing a full understanding of the problem.
___53. When faced with a difficult situation, I am
confident that it will go well.
___54. My colleagues and friends tell me I don’t
listen to what they say.
___55. If I decide I want something, I go out and buy
it right away.
___56. When I discuss a “hot’ topic with a colleague
or family member, I am able to keep my
emotions in check.