187 Questions to Assess Attitudes and Interests
187 Questions to Assess Attitudes and Interests
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1. I perfectly understood the instructions of this questionnaire. Yes In doubt No
7. I make sarcastic remarks to people whom I think are ... Always Sometimes Never
they deserve it
8. I prefer semi-classical music to songs. Certain Intermediate False
popular
9. If I saw the children of my neighbor fighting I would let it happen I wouldn’t know what I would try
they will fix themselves to do reconcile them
10. In social gatherings I make myself noticed I don't know I prefer
to remain at
distance
11. I would prefer to be Engineer Indecisive Writer of
constructor scripts
Playwright
I prefer to stop and watch an artist painting than True
to listen. I don't know False
some people arguing violently
13. I can almost always tolerate vain people who think they are all that. Yes In doubt No
what
14. When an individual is dishonest, you can almostYes always noticeIn doubt
it. No
on his face
15. It would be better if vacations were longer and that everyone Agreed Undecided In disagreement
they would have to take them
16. I would prefer to take the risk of a job with a salary. Yes In doubt No
high although irregular, than a job with a lower salary and
constant
17. I talk about my feelings Only if it is Intermediate Every time that
necessary I have the
opportunity
Sometimes I have the feeling of a vague danger, or a
Yes fear. Intermediate No
suddenly for reasons I don't understand
19. When I'm scolded for something I didn't do, I don't feel guilty. Certain Intermediate No
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22. Most people would be happier if they Yes In doubt No
they would relate more to their peers and do the same as
others
23. When I look in a mirror, sometimes I confuse which one is the True In doubt False
right and which is the left
24. When I am chatting, I like Saying things Intermediate Organize
as it is first my
I happen to me feelings
25. When something truly makes me furious, I generally calm down. Yes Intermediate No
quickly
26. If I had the same salary and schedule I would like Carpenter it [Link] Undecided Waiter in a
work as: as a cook good
restaurant
27. I am capable of: A few Various jobs Many
jobs jobs
28. A "shovel" is to "dig" as "knife" is to: Sharp Cut Pointed
29. Sometimes I can't sleep because some idea keeps spinning in my mind. True Doubtful False
head
In my private life, I almost always achieve the goals ITrueset. Doubtful False
I propose
31. When a law is outdated, it must be changed: Only after Intermediate Quickly
a discussion
considerable
32. I dislike working on a project where decisions are True
made Intermediate False
quick measures that affect others
33. Most of the people I know consider me as a Yes Intermediate No
pleasant conversationalist
34. When I see disheveled and unkempt people, I: I accept them Intermediate I am disgusted
35. I feel a little embarrassed if I suddenly become the center Yes Intermediate No
of attention at a social meeting
36. I always like to participate in crowded meetings, forYesexample: Intermediate No
a party, a rally
37. In school, I prefer (or I preferred) The music Undecided The jobs
manuals
38. When I am in charge of doing something, I insist that
Yes it be followed.
Sometimes No
my instructions or I resign
39. For parents, it is more important Help your Intermediate Teach your
children to children how
develop their control your
affects emotions
40. In a group task, I would rather try to: Impose Intermediate Take notes and
agreements see that it
obey the
rules
41. Every now and then I feel the need to engage in physical activities Yes Intermediate No
rough or heavy
I would prefer to associate with well-educated people than to associateYes with Intermediate No
rough and rebellious individuals
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43. I feel very distressed when people criticize me in public. True Intermediate False
44. When the boss (or the teacher) calls me: I see a Indecisive I fear to have
opportunity I did something wrong
to talk about
things that me
they are interested
45. What this world needs is: Citizens I don't know "Idealists" with
firm and serious plans for
improve it
46. In everything I read, I am always attentive to the intentions. Yes Intermediate No
propagandists
47. As a teenager, I participated in school sports: Few times Frequently Very
frequently
48. I keep my room well organized, with everything in its place: Yes Sometimes No
54. Which of the following words is of a different class than the others? Sail Moon Electric light
two?
55. I have been abandoned by my friends. Almost never Occasionally Very often
56. I have some qualities that make me feel superior to others. Yes Doubtful No
majority of the people
57. When I get angry, I try to hide my Sure Sometimes False
feelings towards others:
58. Me gusta a asistir a espectáculos, o ir a fiestas: More than once to Once upon a Less than once
the week (More week (the per week
of the normal) (menos de lo
normal) normal)
59. I think that enough freedom is more important than the Yes Intermediate No
good customs and respect for the law:
60. In the presence of people with more experience,Yes age or Intermediate No
position, I tend to remain silent:
I find it difficult to speak or recite in front of Yes
a large [Link] No
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64. When I read a biased or unfair article in a magazine True Doubtful False
tending to forget it, more than feeling like "getting back at them":
65. I tend to forget many trivial and unimportant things, Yes Sometimes No
like street or store names:
I would like to lead the life of a veterinarian, healing Yesand Intermediate No
operating animals
67. I eat my food with pleasure, although not always. True Intermediate False
carefully and appropriately like some people:
68. Sometimes I don't feel like seeing anyone: Rarely Intermediate Very
frequently
69. Sometimes people tell me that I show in a way that is too Yes Intermediate No
clear my excitement:
As a teenager, if my opinion was different from my parents',
I kept it I... Indecisive I accepted the
in general: authority of my
parents
71. I would like to have an office for myself, that wasn't Yes Intermediate No
shared with another person:
I would prefer to enjoy life discreetly my way, rather Yes
than being Intermediate No
admired for my successes:
73. I feel mature in most of my actions: Yes Intermediate No
78. Which of the following fractions is different from the3/7 other two? 3/9 3/11
79. I don't know why, but some people tend to me True Intermediate False
they ignore me or avoid me:
People treat me with less consideration than I Often Sometimes Never
they deserve my good intentions:
81. In a group, it bothers me when they make puns or rude remarks to me. True Intermediate False
when there are no women in front:
I undoubtedly have fewer friends than most of them. True In doubt False
people:
83. I would hate to be in a place where there weren't many! True Intermediate False
people to talk to:
People say that I am careless sometimes, although they True Intermediate False
they consider me nice:
85. On different occasions in my social life, I have experienced Frequently Occasionally Almost never
fear of the public
86. When I'm in a small group, I like to stay in True Intermediate False
silence and it's better to let others speak:
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87. I prefer to read: A narration Indecisive A novel
battle realist sentimental and
military imaginative
or policies
88. When bossy people try to impose themselves, I do True Intermediate False
exactly the opposite of what they want:
89. It is a rule that my bosses or members of my family... True Intermediate False
consider guilty only if there is a real reason:
90. I dislike the way some people watch. True Intermediate False
with brazen or shamelessness towards others, in the streets or in the
stores:
91. On a long trip, I would prefer: Read something serious Indecisive Talk to him
but interesting passenger of
together
92. In a situation that can become dangerous, I believe True Intermedio False
It is convenient to make noise and scandal, even if serenity is lost.
and the courtesy:
93. If my acquaintances treat me badly and show me that they ... I care little Intermediate I become sad
disgust
94. The praises and compliments they say to me, me True Intermediate False
displease
95. I would rather have a job with: A fixed salary and Undecided A salary
sure quite high, that
would depend on me
constant
persuasion to
people who me
displeasure
96. To keep myself informed, I prefer: Discuss the Intermediate Read the
matters with the reports
people newsworthy
diaries
I like to take an active part in social issues, committees,
True etc. Intermediate False
98. In the performance of a task, I am not satisfied until it is done. True Intermediate False
has paid attention to the smallest detail:
99. A veces pequeñas contrariedades me irritan demasiado: True Intermediate False
100. I always sleep deeply, I never talk or walk in my sleep. Certain Intermediate False
101. It would be very interesting to work in a company: Talking with Intermediate Taking the
the clients accounts and the
file
102. "Size" is to "length" as "dishonesty" is to: Prison Sin Robo
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If someone speaks loudly when I am listening I can Intermediate They end with my
music focus on the pleasure and me
music and no annoying
it annoys me
106. I think I am well described as: Educated and Intermediate Energetic
tranquilo
107. I only attend social meetings when I have to, otherwise True Intermediate False
way I try to avoid them:
Being cautious and expecting little is better than being optimistic and True Intermediate False
always expect success:
109. When I think about the difficulties of my job: I try to Intermediate I suppose that
to plan them I will be able to
in advance manage them
when it
present
For me, I find it easy to connect with people in a True Intermediate False
social meeting
111. When a little diplomacy and persuasion are needed for Certain Intermediate False
people act, I am usually the first to
to foster them
112. It would be very interesting to be: Advisor Indecisive Engineer
vocational of mechanic
boys that industrial
they try to
find your
career
113. If I am completely sure that a person is unfair or is True Intermediate False
selfish, I tell you, even if it brings me problems:
114. Sometimes I make silly observations as a joke, just so that the True Intermediate False
people are surprised and see what they say:
115. I would like to be a theater, opera, concert reporter. True Intermediate False
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I can change old habits easily, and without going back. True Intermediate False
they
126. If the salaries were the same, I would prefer to be: Lawyer Indecisive Navigator or
pilot
127. slower Fast Optimal Faster
128. Which of the following letters should go at the end of this list: oxxx ooxx xooo
What?
129. When the time comes for something that I had planned True or Intermediate False
I sometimes don't feel like going in advance.
130. I can work carefully on many things without being disturbed. True. Intermediate False
for the people who make noise around me:
131. Sometimes I talk to strangers about things that I True Intermediate False
they seem important, even if they don't ask me about them:
132. I spend a lot of my free time chatting with friends about True Intermediate False
social gatherings where we have fun in the
past
I like to do reckless and daring things just for fun. True Intermediate False
134. The scene of a messy room bothers me: True Intermediate False
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I like to make my plans by myself, without anyone. True Intermediate False
interrupt to advise me:
147. Sometimes I let my actions be influenced by my True Intermediate False
jealousy
148. I firmly believe that 'the boss may not be right, True
but Intermediate False
he is always right for being the boss
149. I get tense when I think about all the things that trouble me: True Sometimes False
155. Although the odds of something being successful are True Intermediate False
completely against, I am still thinking about accepting the
risk
156. I like to know well what the group has to do True
so that Intermediate False
I will be the one who commands.
157. I would prefer to dress simply and properly, rather than with a style. True Intermediate False
peculiar and striking
I'm more interested in spending an afternoon with a Certain Intermediate False
a quiet hobby at a lively party:
159. I do not pay attention to the well-intentioned suggestions of others, Sometimes Almost never Never
although I think I shouldn't:
160. For any decision, my criterion is always based on True
the Intermediate False
principles of good and evil:
161. I dislike a little that a group watches me when Certain Intermedio False
work
162. Because it is not always possible to obtain things by True Intermediate False
by means of adjustable and reasonable methods, it is sometimes necessary
use the force
163. At school, I prefer or (I preferred) Spanish and Undecided Arithmetic and
literature mathematics
Sometimes it causes me problems when people speak badly
True of me. Intermediate False
my back, without having reason:
165. Talking with conventional, ordinary people: It is often Intermediate It bothers me because
important and they say
interesting silly things and
superficial
166. Some things make me so angry that I prefer not to talk about them: True Intermediate False
167. It is very important in education: Give enough Intermediate Let the children
affection to the learn habits
children and attitudes
convenient
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[Link] consider me a stable person, without True Intermediate False
perturbations, in the face of the ups and downs of life:
169. I think that society should create new customs for True Intermediate False
modern reasons and eliminate old habits or simple ones
traditions
I think that in today's world it is more important The matters regarding Undecided The difficulties
resolver morality policies
171. I learn better: Reading a book Intermediate Participating in
well written a discussion
of group
172. I prefer to guide myself rather than act according to the True Intermediate False
approved rules:
173. I prefer to wait until I am sure that what Always In general Only if it is
I want to say, before presenting my reasons: possible
174. Some things that are not important, 'put me off' True Intermediate False
nerves on edge
175. I rarely say things I think without reflecting and that True Intermediate False
later I have to mourn greatly:
176. If I were asked to work on a charity project: I would accept Undecided I would say with
courtesy that
I am busy
177. Which of the following words is different from the other two? Wide Zigzag Law
179. When I make a social blunder, I can forget it. True Intermediate False
soon
They recognize me as 'a man of ideas' because I am always...
Sure Intermediate False
Some occur when there is a problem:
181. I think I show myself more: Animated in Undecided Tolerant to the
meetings of wishes of others
criticism and protest people
182. They consider me a very enthusiastic person. True Intermediate False
183. I prefer a job with variety, travel, and changes even if it has True Intermediate False
risks:
I am a rather strict person who always insists on doing True Intermediate False
things as correctly as possible:
185. I like jobs that require concentration and skills. True. Intermediate False
you need:
186. I consider myself an energetic guy who stays active. True Intermediate False
187. I am sure that I answered correctly, and if not, True Intermediate False
left no question unanswered:
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