Background Information
Biological Sex: ___________________
Year in school: __________________
Wake GPA: ____________
Do you have siblings: Yes ____ No _____
If yes, which “birth order” are you? First-born _____
Second-born _____
Later-born ____
Test #1
Here are a number of characteristics that may or may not apply to you. Please circle true or false.
True False 1. As a teenager, I got into lots of trouble because of bad school behavior.
True False 2. I do what I want without worrying about its effect on others.
True False 3. Punishment never stopped me from doing what I wanted.
True False 4. I guess I didn’t take many of my family responsibilities as seriously as I should.
True False 5. I’ve gotten into trouble with the law a couple of times.
True False 6. I’m very good at making up excuses when I get into trouble.
True False 7. I act quickly much of the time and don’t think things through as I should.
True False 8. People tell me that I’m a very proper and moral person.
True False 9. People make fun of me behind my back, talking about the way I act or look.
True False 10. A long time ago, I decided it’s best to have little to do with people.
True False 11. When I’m alone, I often feel the strong presence of someone nearby who can’t be seen.
True False 12. People think I sometimes talk about strange or different things than they do.
True False 13. I can tell that people are talking about me when I pass by them.
True False 14. I don’t understand why some people smile at me.
True False 15. I get very tense with people I don’t know well because they may want to harm me.
True False 16. I often get lost in my thoughts and forget what’s going on around me.
Test #2
Here are a number of characteristics that may or may not apply to you. For example, do you agree that you are someone who likes to spend time with others? Please choose a number for each statement to indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with that statement.
Disagree strongly Disagree a little Neither agree nor disagree Agree a little Agree strongly
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I see myself as someone who…
____ 1. is talkative
____ 2. tends to find fault with others
____ 3. does a thorough job
____ 4. is depressed, blue
____ 5. is original, comes up with new ideas
____ 6. is reserved
____ 7. is helpful and unselfish with others
____ 8. can be somewhat careless
____ 9. is relaxed, handles stress well
____ 10. is curious about many different things
____ 11. is full of energy
____ 12. starts quarrels with others
____ 13. is a reliable worker
____ 14. can be tense
____ 15. is ingenious, a deep thinker
____ 16. generates a lot of enthusiasm
____ 17. has a forgiving nature
____ 18. tends to be disorganized
____ 19. worries a lot
____ 20. has an active imagination
____ 21. tends to be quiet
____ 22. is generally trusting
____ 23. tends to be lazy
____ 24. is emotionally stable, not easily upset
____ 25. is inventive
____ 26. has an assertive personality
____ 27. can be cold and aloof
____ 28. perseveres until the task is finished
____ 29. can be moody
____ 30. values artistic, aesthetic experiences
____ 31. is sometimes shy, inhibited
____ 32. is considerate and kind to almost everyone
____ 33. does things efficiently
____ 34. remains calm in tense situations
____ 35. prefers work that is routine
____ 36. is outgoing, sociable
____ 37. is sometimes rude to others
____ 38. makes plans and follows through with them
____ 39. get nervous easily
____ 40. likes to reflect, play with ideas
____ 41. has few artistic interests
____ 42. likes to cooperate with others
____ 43. is easily distracted
____ 44. is sophisticated in art, music, literature
Test #3
1. Is there a feeling in your family that everyone understands everyone else well?
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There’s full There’s no
understanding understanding
among all among family
members members
2. When you have to get things done which depend on cooperation among all members of the family, your feeling is:
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There’s almost Things will
no chance that always get done
things will get
done
3. Do you have the feeling that it's always possible, in your family, to get help one from another when a problem arises?
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You can always You can’t get help
get help from from family members
family members
4. Let's assume that unexpected guests are about to arrive and the house isn't set up to receive them. Does it seem to you that:
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The job will All members of
fall on one the family will
person pitch in to get the
house ready
5. In case an important decision has to be taken which concerns the whole family, do you have the feeling that:
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A decision The decision that
will always be will be taken
taken that’s for won’t be for the
the good of all good of all family
family members members
6. Family life seems to you:
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Full of interest Totally routine
7. Does it happen that someone in the family feels as if it isn't clear to him/her what his/her jobs are in the house?
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This feeling This feeling exists
exists all the very rarely
time
8. When a problem comes up in the family (like: unusual behavior of a family member, an unexpected over draft in the bank account, being fired from work, unusual tension), do you think that you can together clarify how it happened?
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Very little chance To a great extent
9. Many people, even those with a strong character, sometimes like sad sacks (losers).In the past, has there been a feeling like this in your family?
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There’s never This feeling
been a feeling always exists
like this in the
family
10. Think of a situation in which your family moved to a new house. Does it seem to you that:
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All family It would be very
members would hard for family
be able to adjust members to adjust
easily to the new to the new situation
situation
11. Let's assume that your family has been annoyed by something in your neighborhood. Does it seemt o
you that:
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Nothing can be It’s possible to do
done to prevent a great deal to
the annoyance prevent the
annoyance
12. Until now your family life has had :
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No clear goals Very clear goals
or purpose at all and purpose
13. When you think about your family life, you very often
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Feel how good Ask yourself why
it is to be alive the family exists
14. Let's say you're tired, disappointed, angry, or the like. Does it seem to you that all the members the of family will sense your feelings?
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No one will sense All the family
my feelings members will
sense my feelings
15. Do you sometimes feel that there's no clear and sure knowledge of what's going to happen in the family?
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There’s no There’s always
such feeling a feeling like this
at all
16. When the family faces a tough problem, the feeling is
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There’s no hope We’ll overcome
of overcoming it all
the difficulties
17. To succeed in things that are important the family or to one of you
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Isn’t important Is a very important
to the family thing to all family
members
18. To what extent does it seem to you that family rules are clear?
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The rules in the The rules aren’t
family are clear at all
completely clear
19. When something very difficult happened in your family (like a critical illness of a family member), the feeling was
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
There’s no point This is a challenge
in going on living to go on living in the
in the family family despite
everything
20. When you think of possible difficulties in important areas of family life, is the feeling
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There are many It’s possible in
problems which every case to find
have no solution a solution
21. Think of your feeling about the extent of planning money matters in your family
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There’s full There’s no planning
planning of about money matters
money matters at all in the family
22. When you're in the midst of a rough period, does the family
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Always feel Feel disappointed
cheered up by the and despairing
thought about about life
better things that
can happen
23. Does it happen that you feel that there's really not much meaning in maintaining the family
framework?
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
We always We’ve never had a
have this feeling feeling like this in
our family
24. Think of your feeling about the extent of order in your home. Is the case that
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The house is The house isn’t
well-ordered ordered at all
25. Let's assume that your family is the target of criticism in the neighborhood. Does it seem to you that your reactions will be
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The whole Family members will
family will join move apart from each
together against other
the criticism
26. To what extent do family members share sad experiences with each other?
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There’s complete We don’t share our
sharing with all sad experiences with
family members family members
Test #4
Please place the appropriate numbered response next to each statement as it applies to your own life.
Strongly Disagree Neither Agree Strongly
Disagree Agree
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1.___ I talk a lot when I am with my friends and/or family.
2.___ If I am in a situation where I do not know many people, I usually won’t initiate conversation with someone I don’t know.
3.___ I make friends everywhere I go.
4.___ I go out even if my friends don’t go with me.
5.___ When I am home for dinner with my family, I am always the one initiating conversation.
6.___ I feel like I can totally be myself around strangers because I might not see them again.
7.___ It takes me a long time to warm up to strangers.
8.___ When I go out with friends, I am the one who get’s everyone dancing and/or having fun.
9.___ I don’t life meeting new people.
10.___ My friends and family make me comfortable in social situations.
11.___ I never go anywhere without my friends.
12.___ I say little when with people I do not know.
13.___ I tend to make a good impression after meeting someone new.
14.___ I find that I have a hard time having a conversation with someone whom I just met.
Test #5
Please choose the number for each statement to indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the statement.
Strongly Disagree Neither Agree Strongly
Disagree Agree
1 2 3 4 5
15.____I am considerate of others’ thoughts and emotions.
16.____I have a set work style that I always use, no matter the situation.
17.____I adapt my behavior to the individual(s) with whom I am interacting.
18.____I take full responsibility for my failures.
19.____I remain calm in high stress situations.
20.____I work well with others.
21.____I prefer to work alone.
22.____It is ok to take advantage of others to get what I want.
23.____I am not good at anything.
24.____I am a special individual.
25.____I deserve respect.
26.____I am highly accomplished.
27.____I do not like following other people’s orders.
28.____I can live my life as I please.
Test #6
29. If a friend of mine is torn between two decisions, I will often suggest one that will lead to a worse outcome
1 2 3 4 5
Completely Completely
Disagree Agree
30. In an argument, I have no problem with being the one to escalate the issue into a physical confrontation.
1 2 3 4 5
Completely Completely
Disagree Agree
31. If I hear a negative rumor about someone I don’t like, I will more than likely pass the rumor on to another person.
1 2 3 4 5
Completely Completely
Disagree Agree
32. In an argument with a close friend, I often make comments that I know will upset them the most but are irrelevant to the argument.
1 2 3 4 5
Completely Completely
Disagree Agree
33. I believe that sometimes physical aggression is an inevitable part of an argument.
1 2 3 4 5
Completely Completely
Disagree Agree
34. Sometimes I take a small amount of pleasure in another’s misfortune
.
1 2 3 4 5
Completely Completely
Disagree Agree
35. I would be willing to befriend a very popular individual solely to increase my popularity through them.
1 2 3 4 5
Completely Completely
Disagree Agree
36. I find it easier to say something negative about someone than to say something nice.
1 2 3 4 5
Completely Completely
Disagree Agree
37. I often upset people with my sense of humor.
1 2 3 4 5
Completely Completely
Disagree Agree
38. I find it easier to just ignore a person I have a problem with than to confront them about it.
1 2 3 4 5
Completely Completely
Disagree Agree
39. In a heated argument, I often have to restrain myself from hitting the other person.
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Completely Completely
Disagree Agree
40. In a fight between two friends, I will play both sides so that I may get the best of the situation.
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Completely Completely
Disagree Agree
41. I have singled out a person outside of my social group and made fun of them on more than one occasion.
1 2 3 4 5
Completely Completely
Disagree Agree
42. To get back at someone, I think it is better to attack their reputation than confront them directly.
1 2 3 4 5
Completely Completely
Disagree Agree
43. I’d rather just take someone else’s side in an argument than let an argument end in disagreement.
1 2 3 4 5
Completely Completely
Disagree Agree
Test #7
Please choose the number for each statement to indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the statement.
Please use the scale below to indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each statement.