Attribution Scale – Side 1
Directions: For each of the following pairs, circle the trait that best describes you. If
neither of the traits is most characteristic of you, circle “depends on the situation.”
Uninhibited Self-controlled Depends on the Situation
Cautious Bold Depends on the Situation
Dominant Deferential (Respectful) Depends on the Situation
Quiet Talkative Depends on the Situation
Skeptical Trusting Depends on the Situation
Intense Calm Depends on the Situation
Realistic Idealistic Depends on the Situation
Dignified Casual Depends on the Situation
Reserved Emotional Depends on the Situation
Lenient Firm (strict) Depends on the Situation
Unassuming Self-asserting Depends on the Situation
Energetic Relaxed Depends on the Situation
Subjective Analytic Depends on the Situation
Serious Lighthearted Depends on the Situation
TOTAL:
Attribution Scale – Side 2
Directions: For each of the following pairs, circle the trait that best describes your
psychology instructor. If neither of the traits is most characteristic of him/her, circle
“depends on the situation.” Your responses will be anonymous.
Uninhibited Self-controlled Depends on the Situation
Cautious Bold Depends on the Situation
Dominant Deferential (Respectful) Depends on the Situation
Quiet Talkative Depends on the Situation
Skeptical Trusting Depends on the Situation
Intense Calm Depends on the Situation
Realistic Idealistic Depends on the Situation
Dignified Casual Depends on the Situation
Reserved Emotional Depends on the Situation
Lenient Firm (strict) Depends on the Situation
Unassuming Self-asserting Depends on the Situation
Energetic Relaxed Depends on the Situation
Subjective Analytic Depends on the Situation
Serious Lighthearted Depends on the Situation
TOTAL: