FORM S

NEO PI–RR
Revised NEO Personality Inventory (NEO PI-R)
Form S
Paul T. Costa, Jr., Ph.D. and Robert R. McCrae, Ph.D.

Manual Scoring Response Sheet

Please, before starting, read the following instructions carefully.
Mark all your answers on the answer sheet and write only where it is
indicated. Do not write in the test booklet.
Please write your name in the corresponding space on the sheet of
attached answers. Indicate your sex by marking the corresponding box. Write down the
date and your Identification Number, if you have one, in the indicated places. Indicate your
age and tick the box marked with 'S'.
This questionnaire contains 240 statements. Please read each one of them.
Carefully and circle the answer that best fits your opinion.

Circle "FD" if the statement is absolutely false or FDD N A FA

if you strongly disagree.
Circle 'D' if the statement is eminently false or if FDDN A FA
You disagree.
Circle 'N' if the statement can be equally FD DNA FA
true or false, if you cannot make up your mind, or if you
declares neutrality in relation to it.
Circle 'A' if the statement is eminent. FD D NAFA
true or if you agree with it.
Circle 'FA' if the statement is absolutely true. FD D N AFA
true or if you strongly agree with it.

There are no correct or wrong answers, and you do not need to be an expert to
complete the questionnaire. Describe yourself sincerely and establish your
opinion as carefully as possible.
Answer all the items. Note that the responses are numbered in
descending columns in the response sheet. If you make a mistake or change your mind,
DO NOT ERASE. Place an 'X' on the incorrect answer and circle the
correct answer. Go to page 2 of this booklet and start with item 1.

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1. I don't worry easily.

2. Honestly, I like most of the people I know.
3. I have a great imagination.
4. I tend to be distrustful and skeptical regarding the
others' intentions.
5. I am known for my prudence and common sense.
6. I often get angry about the way people treat me.
7. I escape from the crowds.
8. The aesthetic and the artistic are not very important to me.
9. I am neither a fox nor clever.
10. I prefer to keep possibilities open rather than having everything planned out.
in advance.
I rarely feel alone or sad.
I am dominant, strong, and confident.
Without strong emotions, life would not be interesting to me.
Some people think I am selfish and egotistical.
I try to conscientiously fulfill all the tasks assigned to me.
assigned.
16. In dealing with others, I am always afraid of making a fool of myself.
17. I have a relaxed style at work and play.
I am steadfast in my convictions.
I prefer to collaborate with others rather than compete with them.
I live and let live.
I rarely indulge in excesses.
22. I often long for excitement.
23. I often enjoy playing or speculating with abstract theories.
24. I don't mind boasting about my achievements and abilities.
25. I organize my things very well so that I have everything done.
on time.
Often I feel helpless and want someone else to resolve my
problems.
27. Never jump literally for joy.
I believe that allowing students to hear opinions from people
Controversies can only confuse them and lead them astray.
29. Political leaders must be more attentive to human aspects
of its policies.
30. Over the years I have done some pretty stupid things.
I get scared easily.
I don't find much pleasure in chatting with people.
33. I try to keep my thoughts as realistic as possible and to
to avoid flights of my imagination.
I believe that most people are basically well-intentioned.
I do not take my civic duties, like voting, seriously.

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I am a calm person.
I like being surrounded by a lot of people.
38. Sometimes I am totally immersed in the music that I am
listening.
39. If necessary, I am capable of manipulating people to obtain it.
what I want.
I keep my things clean and organized.
Sometimes I feel like I'm good for nothing.
42. Many times I fail to assert my rights as much as
I intend.
I rarely experience strong emotions.
I try to be courteous to everyone.
Many times I am not as reliable or responsible as I should be.
I seldom feel shy when I'm with people.
47. When I do things, I do them with energy.
I think it's interesting to learn and cultivate new hobbies.
I can be ironic and sharp when necessary.
I have a clear set of goals and I strive to achieve them.
orderly.
I find it hard to resist my cravings.
I wouldn't like to go on vacation to a noisy place, with a casino and
electronic games.
I find philosophical arguments boring.
I prefer not to talk about myself or my achievements.
I waste a lot of time before I get to work.
I feel capable of tackling most of my problems.
57. Sometimes I have experienced intense pleasure.
I believe that laws and social norms should be modified to
reflect the needs of a changing world.
I am hard-headed and stubborn in my attitudes.
60. I think about things before making a decision.
I rarely feel fearful or anxious.
Others see me as a warm and friendly person.
I live in a world of fantasy.
I believe that most people take advantage of you if you let them.
allows.
65. I stay informed and generally make all the decisions
intelligent.
Others see me as temperamental and irritable.
I generally prefer to do things alone.
68. I am bored watching ballet and modern dance.
I couldn't deceive anyone even if I wanted to.
70. I am not a very methodical person.

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I rarely feel sad or depressed.

I was generally the leader of the groups I belonged to.
For me, it is important how I feel about things.
Some people consider me cold and calculating.
75. I pay my debts on time or in full.
Sometimes I have felt so ashamed that I just wanted to hide.
77. My work tends to be slow but steady.
78. Once I find the right way to do something, I stick to it.
to her.
79. It is hard for me to express my anger even when it is justified.
80. When I start a self-help program, I generally stop it.
side after a few days.
I have little difficulty resisting temptation.
Sometimes I have done something illegal just for fun.
I enjoy solving problems or puzzles.
I am better than most people and I know it.
I am a productive person who always gets the work done.
86. When I am very stressed, sometimes I feel out of control.
I am not an enthusiastic optimist.
I think we should consult our religious authorities.
when we have to make decisions on moral issues.
We never do enough for the poor and the elderly.
90. Sometimes I think first and then I act.
I often feel tense and restless.
A lot of people think that I am somewhat cold and distant.
I don't like wasting time daydreaming.
I believe that most of the people I deal with are honest and
reliable.
I often put myself in situations for which I am not prepared.
entirely prepared.
96. I am not considered a temperamental or sensitive person.
I really think I need other people if I'm alone too much.
time alone.
I am intrigued by the shapes I find in art and the
nature.
Being absolutely honest is a bad way to do business.
I like to keep everything in its place so I know exactly
where is everything.
Sometimes I have experienced a deep feeling of guilt or
sin.
In meetings, I generally let others speak.
I rarely pay attention to my feelings in the moment.
In general, I try to be thoughtful and attentive.

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Sometimes I cheat when playing solitaire.

106. I am not too embarrassed if people ridicule me or tease me.
I often feel like I am overflowing with energy.
I often try new and strange foods.
109. If I don't like someone, I let them know.
I work hard to achieve my goals.
When I'm in front of my favorite dishes, I tend to eat.
too much.
112. I try to avoid movies that impress me or scare me.
I sometimes lose interest when people start talking about topics
very abstract or theoretical.
I try to be humble.
115. I find it hard to get started on what I have to do.
116. In emergencies, I keep a cool head.
Sometimes I feel an overwhelming joy.
I believe that the different ideas about what is right and what is wrong
what people from other societies have can be valid for
they.
I feel no pity for the beggars.
120. I always consider the consequences before acting.
I rarely feel apprehensive about the future.
I really enjoy talking to people.
I enjoy focusing on fantasies or daydreams and exploring all
their possibilities, allowing them to grow and develop.
I distrust when someone does something good for me.
125. I take pride in my good judgment.
126. I often get upset with the people I have to deal with.
I prefer tasks where I can work alone, without being disturbed.
by other people.
128. Poetry has little or no effect on me.
I would hate to be considered a hypocrite.
130. It seems that I am never able to get organized.
131. When anything goes wrong, I tend to blame myself.
132. Often others consult me to make decisions.
I experience a wide variety of emotions or feelings.
I am not known for my generosity.
135. When I commit, you can always be sure that I am going to
to fulfill.
I often feel inferior to others.
I am neither as fast nor as active as other people.
I prefer to spend my time in familiar or known environments.
139. When I have been insulted, I just try to forgive and forget.
I don’t consider myself a very ambitious person.

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I rarely give in to my impulses.

I like to be where there is action.
I enjoy solving riddles that make me think.
I have a very high opinion of myself.
145. Once I start a project, I almost always finish it.
I often find it difficult to make a decision.
147. I don't consider myself a happy person.
I believe that loyalty to one's own ideals and principles is more
important to have an 'open mind'.
149. Human needs should always take priority over the
economic considerations.
150. I often do things in the moment, without thinking about the
consequences.
I often worry because things might go wrong.
152. I find it easy to smile and be sociable with strangers.
153. As soon as I feel my mind beginning to wander into fantasies,
I strive to focus on some work or activity.
My first reaction is to trust people.
I don't think he is completely successful at anything.
It takes a lot to make me angry.
I prefer to go on vacation to a crowded beach rather than a cabin.
isolated in the woods.
I feel a great fascination for certain types of music.
Sometimes I deceive people into doing what I want.
I tend to be a bit meticulous and demanding.
I have a poor opinion of myself.
I would prefer to follow my own path than to be the leader of others.
163. I rarely notice my feelings or moods.
what different environments provoke.
I please most of the people I know.
165. I strictly adhere to ethical principles.
166. I feel comfortable in the presence of my bosses or other authorities.
167. I usually always seem rushed.
Sometimes I make changes in the house just to try something different.
If someone starts a fight, I am ready to respond.
I strive to achieve everything I can.
Sometimes I eat to the point of feeling unwell.
I love the excitement of the roller coaster.
173. I have little interest in speculating about the nature of the universe or the
human condition.
174. I feel that I am no better than others, no matter what theirs is.
human condition.

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175. When a project becomes too complicated, I tend to

start a new one.
176. I can handle myself quite well during a crisis.
I am a happy and lively person.
I consider myself an open-minded and tolerant person with styles.
of the lives of others.
I believe that all human beings are worthy of respect.
I rarely make hasty decisions.
I have fewer fears than most people.
I have strong emotional ties with my friends.
As a kid, I rarely liked to play at making up stories.
imaginary.
I tend to take the best from people.
I am a very competent person.
Sometimes I have felt bitter and resentful.
Social gatherings usually bore me.
188. Sometimes, when I am reading poetry or watching a play
art makes me very emotional and gives me goosebumps.
189. Sometimes I intimidate or flatter people to get them to do what I want.
I want.
190. I am not excessive about cleanliness.
Sometimes things seem quite gloomy to me and if
hopes for me.
192. In conversations, I tend to be the one who talks the most.
193. I find it easy to understand the other, to feel what they feel myself.
the others.
I consider myself a charitable person.
I try to do my tasks carefully so that they do not have
that it becomes to do again.
If I did or said something bad to someone, it is very hard for me to go back to it.
face.
My life has a fast pace.
For the holidays, I always prefer to go to a familiar place.
I am hard-headed and stubborn.
200. I strive for excellence in everything I do.
Sometimes I do things impulsively that I later regret.
I am drawn to bright colors and eye-catching styles.
I have a lot of intellectual curiosity.
204. I prefer to praise others than to be praised.
There are so many little things that need to be done that only the
I ignore everyone.
206. Even when everything seems to be going wrong, I can make good choices.
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I rarely use words like 'fantastic' or 'sensational' to

describe my experiences.
I think that if people at 25 do not have clear beliefs about what they believe in
For years, there has been something wrong with them.
I feel pity for those who are less fortunate than I am.
When I go on a trip, I plan everything carefully in advance.
Sometimes terrifying thoughts cross my mind.
I have a personal interest in the people I work with.
It would be difficult for my mind to wander uncontrollably.
I have a lot of faith in human nature.
I am efficient and effective in my work.
Even minor annoyances can be frustrating for me.
I like parties with a lot of people.
218. More than stories, I enjoy reading poetry that emphasizes
feelings and images.
I'm proud of my cunning to handle people.
220. I waste a lot of time looking for things that I leave anywhere.
Very often when things go wrong, I get discouraged and have
desire to give up.
222. It's not easy for me to take charge of a situation.
223. Strange things, like certain scents or the names of places
distant, they can evoke in my intense states of mind.
224. As far as I can, I set my things aside to help
others.
I would have to be really sick to miss a day of work.
226. When the people I know do silly things, I feel embarrassed for them.
they.
I am a very active person.
Every time I go to a place, I follow the same route.
229. I often have discussions with my family and colleagues.
work.
I'm something like a workaholic.
I am always able to control my feelings.
232. At sporting events, I like to be part of the crowd.
I have a wide variety of intellectual interests.
I am a superior person.
I have a lot of self-discipline.
I am quite emotionally stable.
I laugh easily.
I believe that the 'new morality' of permissiveness is not moral at all.
I prefer to be known as 'compassionate' rather than 'just.'
240. I think twice before answering a question.