ANNEX F

NEO Personality Inventory Revised (NEO-PI-R)

(M. P. Lima & A. Simões, 2004, CEGOC-TEA for Portuguese adaptation; Costa &
McCrae, 1992)
 I disagree I agree
I disagree Neutral I agree
strongly strongly

I am not a worried person. __ __ __ __ __

I really like most people who
__ __ __ __ __
meeting.
I have a very active imagination. __ __ __ __ __
4. Tending to be skeptical or to doubt good things.
__ __ __ __ __
others' intentions.
5. I am known for my prudence and good
__ __ __ __ __
sense.
6. Many times, it annoys me the way how the
__ __ __ __ __
people treat me.
I don't like crowds, so I avoid them. __ __ __ __ __
8. I don't give much importance to the things of art and
__ __ __ __ __
of beauty.
I am neither sly nor crafty.
__ __ __ __ __
knowledgeable person
10. First, I want to keep things open that
__ __ __ __ __
plan everything in advance.
I rarely feel lonely or down. __ __ __ __ __
I am dominant, full of strength and
__ __ __ __ __
combative
Without strong emotions, life would have no interest.
__ __ __ __ __
for me.
14. Some people think I am jealous and
__ __ __ __ __
selfish.
15. I will conscientiously carry out all the
__ __ __ __ __
my obligations.
16. When dealing with other people, I always have
__ __ __ __ __
fear of being unsuccessful.
17. At work and in my free time, I like to do
__ __ __ __ __
things calmly.
18. I am quite attached to my own
__ __ __ __ __
ways to proceed.
19. I would prefer to collaborate with other people from the
__ __ __ __ __
to compete with them.
I am distracted and not very determined. __ __ __ __ __
I rarely let myself be carried away by my
__ __ __ __ __
impulses (fancies).
 I disagree I agree
I disagree Neutral I agree
strongly strongly

I often feel a crazy need to

__ __ __ __ __
to have fun.
23. Many times, it gives me pleasure to play with theories and
__ __ __ __ __
abstract ideas.
It costs me nothing to praise my abilities.
__ __ __ __ __
and my successes.
25. I am quite capable of organizing my time, of
__ __ __ __ __
way to get things done on time.
26. I often feel helpless,
wishing that someone solves my __ __ __ __ __
problems for me.
To tell the truth, I have never jumped for joy. __ __ __ __ __
28. I believe that letting students listen to people with
debatable ideas, can only confuse you and __ __ __ __ __
to disorient.
29. The rulers should be more concerned with
__ __ __ __ __
the human aspects.
30. Over the years, I have done some things well.
__ __ __ __ __
stupid.
I get scared easily. __ __ __ __ __
32. It doesn't give me much pleasure to be chatting with the
__ __ __ __ __
people.
I always try to organize my thoughts,
in realistic terms, not giving wings to __ __ __ __ __
imagination.
I believe that most people are, in
fundamentally, well-intentioned. __ __ __ __ __
35. I do not see civic duties, such as voting,
__ __ __ __ __
very seriously.
I don't get angry easily. __ __ __ __ __

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

Sometimes, I let myself be completely absorbed by
music that I listen to. __ __ __ __ __
39. If necessary, I do not hesitate to manipulate the
__ __ __ __ __
people to achieve what I want.
I keep my things clean and in order. __ __ __ __ __

Sometimes, I feel completely useless. __ __ __ __ __

Sometimes, I can't assert myself, as much as
__ __ __ __ __
deviated.
I rarely feel strong emotions. __ __ __ __ __
 I disagree I agree
I disagree Neutral I agree
strongly strongly

44. Be delicate with everyone, that

__ __ __ __ __
meeting.
Sometimes, I am not so secure or worthy of
__ __ __ __ __
trust as it should be.
46. Few times, I feel insecure when I am
__ __ __ __ __
with other people.
When I do something, I do it with all my
__ __ __ __ __
enthusiasm.
I think it is interesting to learn and cultivate
__ __ __ __ __
new hobbies
Be sarcastic and cynical when
__ __ __ __ __
necessary.
50. I have clear goals and I strive to achieve them, from
__ __ __ __ __
an orderly manner.
I find it hard to resist my desires. __ __ __ __ __

I wouldn't like to spend holidays in the Algarve. __ __ __ __ __

53. I find philosophical discussions boring. __ __ __ __ __

54. I prefer not to talk about myself and my
__ __ __ __ __
achievements.
I waste a lot of time before I focus on
__ __ __ __ __
work.
56. I feel that I am capable of solving most of the
__ __ __ __ __
my problems.
I have experienced, a few times, sensations of
__ __ __ __ __
great joy or ecstasy (rapture).
58. I believe that laws and social policies
they should change, in order to reflect the __ __ __ __ __
needs of a changing world.
I am inflexible and harsh in my actions. __ __ __ __ __
60. I think, maturely, about things before making a decision.
__ __ __ __ __
a decision.
61. I rarely feel scared or
__ __ __ __ __
Anxious.
62. I am known as a friendly person and
__ __ __ __ __
nice.
63. I have a great capacity for fantasizing. __ __ __ __ __
64. I think that most people abuse of
__ __ __ __ __
we, if we let them.
65. I keep myself informed and usually take
__ __ __ __ __
smart decisions.
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I disagree Neutral I agree
strongly strongly

I am known as a bad person.

__ __ __ __ __
genius and irritable.
67. Normally, I prefer to do things alone. __ __ __ __ __

68. I dislike watching ballet or modern dance. __ __ __ __ __

69. Even if I wanted to, I couldn't deceive
__ __ __ __ __
nobody.
70. I am not a very methodical person. __ __ __ __ __

I rarely feel sad or depressed. __ __ __ __ __

I have often been the leader of groups to which
__ __ __ __ __
I belonged.
It's important to me the way I see
__ __ __ __ __
the things.
74. Some people consider me cold
__ __ __ __ __
calculator.
I pay my debts on time and promptly. __ __ __ __ __
There have been times when I got so
embarrassed that I wanted to get into one __ __ __ __ __
hole.
77. Work slowly, but persistently (of
__ __ __ __ __
continuous form).
78. When I find the right way to do it
I won't change anymore, no matter what. __ __ __ __ __
79. I hesitate to express my anger, even
__ __ __ __ __
when justified.
80. When I start a modification program
__ __ __ __ __
Guys, I stop fulfilling it after a few days.
81. It is not difficult for me to resist temptations. __ __ __ __ __
I've done some things just for the fun or desire of it.
__ __ __ __ __
do.
I like solving epuzzle problems. __ __ __ __ __
I am better than most people and I have
__ __ __ __ __
awareness of this.
85. I am a dedicated person, always managing to
__ __ __ __ __
to do my work.
When I am under great tension, I feel at
times, as if they were doing it to me in __ __ __ __ __
pieces.
87. I am not a great optimist. __ __ __ __ __
 I disagree I agree
I disagree Neutral I agree
strongly strongly

88. I believe we must take authority into account.

religious, when it comes to making decisions __ __ __ __ __
regarding morality.
89. We never do too much for the poor and for the
__ __ __ __ __
old.
90. Sometimes, I act first and think later. __ __ __ __ __

91. Many times I feel tense and nervous. __ __ __ __ __

Many people see me as a person a
__ __ __ __ __
a little cold and distant.
I don't like wasting time dreaming
__ __ __ __ __
awakened
I think that most of the people I deal with
__ __ __ __ __
they are honest and trustworthy.
95. I am often confronted with
situations for which I am not fully prepared __ __ __ __ __
prepared.
96. I am not considered a sensitive person.
__ __ __ __ __
you irritable.
I really feel the need to be with others.
people, when I am alone for a long time __ __ __ __ __
time.
I am amazed by the models I find
__ __ __ __ __
in art and in nature.
99. Being completely honest is a path
__ __ __ __ __
inadequate for doing business.
100. I like to have things in their place because, this way
__ __ __ __ __
I know where I can find them.
101. I have felt, a few times, a deep sensation
__ __ __ __ __
of culpability or having sinned.
102. Normally, in meetings, I let others
__ __ __ __ __
to speak.
103. Rarely, I pay attention to what I feel.
__ __ __ __ __
moment.
104. Generally, I try to be attentive and
__ __ __ __ __
delicate
105. In solitaire games, sometimes I cheat. __ __ __ __ __
106. I don't get very confused when people
__ __ __ __ __
they laugh and make little of me.
107. Many times, I feel bursting with energy. __ __ __ __ __
108. I often try new foods and
__ __ __ __ __
unknown.
109. When I don't like people, I make it known. __ __ __ __ __
 I disagree I agree
I disagree Neutral I agree
strongly strongly

I work hard to achieve what I want. __ __ __ __ __

111. When I am presented with my favorite bad dish,
__ __ __ __ __
I have a tendency to eat too much.
112. I try to avoid movies that are too shocking or
__ __ __ __ __
scary.
113. Sometimes, I lose interest when people
they start talking about overly serious subjects __ __ __ __ __
theoretical and abstract.
114. Be humble. __ __ __ __ __
I have difficulties deciding what to do.
__ __ __ __ __
I must.
116. In cases of danger, I keep a cool head. __ __ __ __ __
117. Sometimes I feel like I'm bursting with so much
__ __ __ __ __
happiness.
I think that different ideas from ours about
what is good or what is evil, of the people of __ __ __ __ __
Other societies must have value for them.
119. I don't like beggars. __ __ __ __ __

120. Before acting, I think about the consequences. __ __ __ __ __

121. Rarely do I worry about the future. __ __ __ __ __

I really enjoy talking to other people. __ __ __ __ __

123. It gives me joy to concentrate on a fantasy and
explore all your possibilities, leaving __ __ __ __ __
to grow and develop.
I get suspicious whenever someone makes me
__ __ __ __ __
anything pleasant.
125. I take pride in my common sense. __ __ __ __ __
I often feel annoyed with the
__ __ __ __ __
people I have to deal with.
I prefer jobs that I can do alone.
__ __ __ __ __
without being disturbed by other people.
The poetry says little or nothing to me. __ __ __ __ __

I would hate to be considered a hypocrite. __ __ __ __ __

130. It seems that I can never be organized. __ __ __ __ __

131. I tend to blame myself if something
__ __ __ __ __
things go wrong.
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I disagree Neutral I agree
strongly strongly

132. Many times, other people ask me to

__ __ __ __ __
to help make decisions.
133. My emotions and feelings are many and
__ __ __ __ __
varied.
134. I am not very well known for my
__ __ __ __ __
generosity.
135. When I make a commitment, I can
always count that I will fulfill it.
__ __ __ __ __

I often feel inferior to others. __ __ __ __ __

137. I'm not that fast and I live with others.
__ __ __ __ __
people.
138. I prefer to spend time in environments that I
__ __ __ __ __
they are family.
139. When I am insulted, I just try to forgive and
__ __ __ __ __
forget.
140. I am not ambitious. __ __ __ __ __

141. Rarely do I give in to my impulses. __ __ __ __ __

I like to be where the action is. __ __ __ __ __

I like to solve difficult puzzles. __ __ __ __ __

144. I have a very favorable opinion about
__ __ __ __ __
myself.
145. When I start a project, almost always the
__ __ __ __ __
term.
146. I often find it difficult to take
__ __ __ __ __
decisions.
I don't consider myself a happy person. __ __ __ __ __
I think it is more important to be faithful to
own ideals and principles rather than having openness __ __ __ __ __
of spirit.
149. Human needs must always have
__ __ __ __ __
priority over economic considerations.
150. I am often driven by the impulse of
__ __ __ __ __
moment.
I often worry when I think that the
__ __ __ __ __
things can go wrong.
152. It is easy for me to smile and get along with people.
__ __ __ __ __
unknown.
153. When I see that I am being carried away by the
imagination, I try to concentrate on occupying- __ __ __ __ __
me with any work or activity.
 I disagree I agree
I disagree Neutral I agree
strongly strongly

My first reaction is to trust people. __ __ __ __ __

155. It doesn't seem to me that you were successful.
__ __ __ __ __
be it whatever.
It takes a lot to bother me. __ __ __ __ __
157. I prefer to spend my holidays on a busy beach,
__ __ __ __ __
that in a secluded cabin in the woods.
Certain forms of music have a charm
__ __ __ __ __
infinite for me.
Sometimes, I lead people to do what I
__ __ __ __ __
wish.
I am a somewhat strict person: I appreciate the
__ __ __ __ __
order in all things.
I have a weak opinion of myself
__ __ __ __ __
own
I prefer to take care of my own life than to be the boss of others.
__ __ __ __ __
people.
163. Few times, I realize the influence that
different environments produce effects on people.
__ __ __ __ __
164. Most of the people I know like to
__ __ __ __ __
mim.
I strictly observe ethical principles,
__ __ __ __ __
what I defend.
I feel comfortable in the presence of my boss
__ __ __ __ __
or other authorities.
167. Normally, I give the impression of always being
__ __ __ __ __
in a hurry.
Sometimes, I change things in my house, just to
__ __ __ __ __
experience the difference.
169. If someone starts a fight, I am always
__ __ __ __ __
ready to give you a fight.
I strive to achieve everything that I
__ __ __ __ __
powder.
Sometimes, I even feel bad. __ __ __ __ __

I love the emotions of the roller coaster. __ __ __ __ __

I like to say little about nature.
of the universe and the human condition.
__ __ __ __ __
I believe I am no better than others, be it
__ __ __ __ __
what is your condition.
175. When a project becomes too difficult,
__ __ __ __ __
I feel inclined to start anew.
176. I can control myself quite well, in
__ __ __ __ __
crisis situations.
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I disagree Neutral I agree
strongly strongly

I am a cheerful and well-disposed person. __ __ __ __ __

I consider myself an open and tolerant person, in
__ __ __ __ __
that respects the way of life of other people.
I think that all human beings are worthy
__ __ __ __ __
of respect.
180. Rarely do I make hasty decisions. __ __ __ __ __

I have fewer fears than most people. __ __ __ __ __

182. I forge strong bonds with my friends.
__ __ __ __ __
affective.
As a child, I rarely found games amusing.
__ __ __ __ __
make-believe.
184. Tending to think the best about people. __ __ __ __ __

I am a very competent person. __ __ __ __ __

186. There were times when I experienced
__ __ __ __ __
resentment and bitterness.
187. Social gatherings are generally,
__ __ __ __ __
bored with me.
188. Sometimes, while reading poetry and looking at a work
of art, I feel a shiver or a wave of __ __ __ __ __
emotion.
Sometimes, I either frighten or flatter people.
to make them do what I want them to __ __ __ __ __
do it.
190. I don't have an obsession with cleanliness. __ __ __ __ __
Sometimes, things seem quite bleak to me.
__ __ __ __ __
and desperate.
192. In conversations, having to speak more than the
__ __ __ __ __
others.
193. I find it easy to feel empathy - I mean, to feel the
__ __ __ __ __
what others feel.
I consider myself a charitable person. __ __ __ __ __
195. I will do the tasks with great care, to
__ __ __ __ __
not needing to do them again.
If you say or do any harm to someone, it costs you.
I can barely face this person, another. __ __ __ __ __
time.
Life goes by at a fast pace. __ __ __ __ __
198. When I am on vacation, I prefer to return to a
__ __ __ __ __
local genuine and already known.
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I disagree Neutral I agree
strongly strongly

I am hard-headed and stubborn. __ __ __ __ __

I strive to be excellent in everything I do.
__ __ __ __ __
I do.
Sometimes, I do things so impulsively.
__ __ __ __ __
that, later, I regret.
202. I am attracted to bright colors and styles
__ __ __ __ __
exuberant.
I have a lot of intellectual curiosity. __ __ __ __ __

204. I prefer to compliment others rather than being complimented. __ __ __ __ __

205. There are so many little things to do that, by
__ __ __ __ __
sometimes I simply ignore them.
206. Even when everything seems to go wrong, still
__ __ __ __ __
I can make good decisions.
207. It is rare to use words like fantastic or
sensational, to describe my __ __ __ __ __
experiences.
Something goes wrong, if at 25 years old people do not
__ __ __ __ __
We know what they believe in.
I have sympathy for people who are less fortunate.
__ __ __ __ __
that I.
210. I plan ahead and carefully my
__ __ __ __ __
travels.
Sometimes, thoughts come to my mind
__ __ __ __ __
terrifying.
I am personally interested in people with
__ __ __ __ __
Who works.
I would have a lot of difficulty leaving my
imagination wandering, without control or __ __ __ __ __
guidance.
I have a lot of faith in human nature. __ __ __ __ __

I am efficient and effective in my work. __ __ __ __ __

216. Even small setbacks can be
__ __ __ __ __
frustrating for me.
I like parties with a lot of people. __ __ __ __ __
I prefer to read poetry, which emphasizes the
feelings and images, than a story __ __ __ __ __
with a beginning, middle, and end.
I take pride in my insight in dealing with
__ __ __ __ __
the people.
 I disagree I agree
I disagree Neutral I agree
strongly strongly

I spend a lot of time looking for things that

__ __ __ __ __
I put it out of place.
221. Many times, when things don't go right for me
well, I lose my courage and feel like __ __ __ __ __
give up.
222. Não considero fácil controlar as situações. __ __ __ __ __
223. Strange things, like certain flavors or the
names of distant places can evoke in me __ __ __ __ __
strong emotions.
224. Whenever I can, I leave what I am doing to
__ __ __ __ __
help others.
I would only miss it if I were really sick.
__ __ __ __ __
a day of work.
I feel embarrassed when the people I
__ __ __ __ __
I know they mess things up.

I am a very active person. __ __ __ __ __

I always follow the same path when I go to
__ __ __ __ __
any place.
229. I often arrange discussions with the
__ __ __ __ __
my family and coworkers.
230. I have a work addiction. __ __ __ __ __
I can always keep my feelings
__ __ __ __ __
under control.
232. In sports events, I like to make
__ __ __ __ __
part of the crowd.
I have a wide variety of interests
__ __ __ __ __
intellectuals.
I am a superior person. __ __ __ __ __

235. I have a lot of self-discipline. __ __ __ __ __

I am quite stable, from the point of view
__ __ __ __ __
emotional.
I laugh easily. __ __ __ __ __
238. I think that the new morality consists of
__ __ __ __ __
Everything allowed is no morality.
I would like them to consider me more.
comprehensive (inclined to forgive) of __ __ __ __ __
that 'just' (inclined towards rigor).
240. I think twice before responding to a
__ __ __ __ __
question.