INTRAPERSONAL AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
Please answer this survey as honestly as possible for it measures your social skills (Baron-Cohen, 2001), attitudes towards authority (Rigby, 1987), self control (Grasmick, 1993), Self Esteem (Judge, Erez, Bono, & Thoreson, 2003) and Self Monitoring (Snyder, 2974). Any questions you may object to can be left blank. After completing this survey, determine your absolute and relative scores on this survey and store those scores in a safe place.
Please describe yourself as you generally are now, not as you wish to be in the future. Describe yourself as you honestly see yourself, in relation to other people similar to you with respect to sex and age.
Below arephrases describing people's behaviorsor true / false questions in relation to you. Please read each statement carefully, and then indicate how accurately each statement describes you by marking the appropriate number on the scale beside each question.
Use the following format for items 1 – 34:
1 / 2 / 3 / 4Definitely Disagree / Slightly Disagree / Slightly Agree / Definitely Agree
1.…I prefer to do things with others rather than on my own.1 2 3 4
2. … I find social situations easy.1 2 3 4
3. … I would rather go to the library than a party.1 2 3 4
4. … I find myself draw more strongly to people than to things. 1 2 3 4
5. … I find it hard to make new friends.1 2 3 4
6. … I find it easy to work out what someone is thinking or feeling 1 2 3 4
by just looking at their face.
7. … I enjoy social occasions. 1 2 3 4
8. ... I find it difficult to work out people’s intentions.1 2 3 4
9.… I enjoy meeting new people.1 2 3 4
10.… I am a good diplomat. 1 2 3 4
11.… I lose my temper pretty easily.1 2 3 4
12.… Often, when I’m angry at people I feel more like hurting them1 2 3 4
than talking to them about why I am angry.
13.… When I’m really angry, other people better stay away from me. 1 2 3 4
14.… When I have a serious disagreement with someone, it’s usually1 2 3 4
hard for me to talk calmly about it without getting upset.
15.… I often act on the spur of the moment without stopping to think. 1 2 3 4
16.… I don’t devote much thought and effort to preparing for the future. 1 2 3 4
17.… I often do whatever brings me pleasure here and now, even at1 2 3 4
the cost of some distant goal.
18.… I’m more concerned with what happens to me in the short run1 2 3 4
than in the long run.
19.… I frequently try to avoid projects that I know will be difficult. 1 2 3 4
20.… When things get complicated, I tend to quit or withdraw. 1 2 3 4
21.… The things in life that are easiest to do bring me the most pleasure. 1 2 3 4
22.… I dislike really hard tasks that stretch my abilities to the limit. 1 2 3 4
23.… I like to test myself every now and then by doing something a little risky. 1 2 3 4
24.… Sometimes I will take a risk just for the fun of it. 1 2 3 4
25.… I sometimes find it exciting to do things for which I might get in trouble. 1 2 3 4
26.… Excitement and adventure are more important to me than security. 1 2 3 4
27.… If I had a choice, I would almost always rather do something1 2 3 4
physical than something mental.
28.… I almost always feel better when I am on the move than when I1 2 3 4
am sitting and thinking.
29.… I like to get out and do things more than I like to read or1 2 3 4
contemplate ideas.
30.…I seem to have more energy and a greater need for activity than1 2 3 4
most other people my age.
31.… I try to look out for myself first, even if it means making things 1 2 3 4
difficult for other people.
32.… I’m not very sympathetic to other people when they are1 2 3 4
having problems.
33.… If things I do upset people, it’s their problem not mine. 1 2 3 4
34.… I will try to get the things I want even when I know it’s causing 1 2 3 4
problems for other people.
Use the following format for items 35 – 58:
1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5Never / Rarely / Occasionally / Frequently / Very Frequently
35.… I listen attentively to what older people say about how I should1 2 3 4 5
behave.
36. … I question the judgment of umpires or referees when I think 1 2 3 4 5
they have made an incorrect decision.
37. … When a person in authority whom I trust tells me to do something,1 2 3 4 5
I do it, even though I can’t see the reason for it.
38. … I criticize people who are rude to their superiors. 1 2 3 4 5
39. … I encourage young people to do what they want to do, even when1 2 3 4 5
it is against the wishes of their parents.
40. … When I go to work, I dress so as to be acceptable to the people1 2 3 4 5
who run the place.
41. … I treat experts with respect even when I don’t think much of them1 2 3 4 5
personally.
42. … I support left-wing, radical policies. 1 2 3 4 5
43. … I take part in demonstrations to show my opposition to policies1 2 3 4 5
I do not like.
44. … I express approval for the work of school teachers.1 2 3 4 5
45. … I go to church.1 2 3 4 5
46. … I make fun of the police. 1 2 3 4 5
47. … When things are bad, I look for guidance from someone wiser1 2 3 4 5
than me.
48. … I sympathize with rebels. 1 2 3 4 5
49. … When I am in a hurry, I break the speed limit or encourage my1 2 3 4 5
driver to do so, if it seems reasonably safe.
50.… I follow the doctor’s orders. 1 2 3 4 5
51.… I question what I hear on the news. 1 2 3 4 5
52. … I cross the road against the pedestrian traffic lights. 1 2 3 4 5
53. … I ask for a “second opinion” when I feel uncertain about a1 2 3 4 5
doctor’s advice.
54. … I stand when they play Australia’s National Anthem in public.1 2 3 4 5
55. … I express contempt for politicians. 1 2 3 4 5
56.… I get annoyed when people sneer at those in authority. 1 2 3 4 5
57.… I show special respect for people in high positions. 1 2 3 4 5
58.… I speak up against my boss or person in charge when he or she1 2 3 4 5
acts unfairly.
Use the following format for items 59 – 70:
1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5Strongly Disagree / Disagree / Neutral / Agree / Strongly Agree
59. … I am confident I get the success I deserve.1 2 3 4 5
60. … Sometimes I feel depressed.1 2 3 4 5
61. … When I try, I generally succeed.1 2 3 4 5
62. … Sometimes when I fail, I feel worthless.1 2 3 4 5
63. … I complete tasks successfully.1 2 3 4 5
64. … Sometimes I do not feel in control of my work.1 2 3 4 5
65. … Overall I am satisfied with myself.1 2 3 4 5
66. … I am filled with doubts about my competence.1 2 3 4 5
67. … I determine what will happen in my life.1 2 3 4 5
68. … I do not feel in control of my success in my career.1 2 3 4 5
69. … I am capable of coping with most of my problems.1 2 3 4 5
70. … There are times when things look pretty bleak and hopeless to me.1 2 3 4 5
Use the following format for items 71 – 88:
T / FTrue / False
71.… I find it hard to imitate the behavior of others.T F
72. …At parties and social gatherings, I do not attempt to do or say thingsT F
that others will like.
73. … I can only argue for ideas that I already believe.T F
74.… I can make impromptu speeches even on topics about which T F
I have almost no information.
75. … I guess I put on a show to impress or entertain people.T F
76. … I would probably make a good actor.T F
77. … In a group of people, I am rarely the centre of attention.T F
78. … In different situations with different people, I act like very T F
different people.
79. … I am not particularly good at making other people like me.T F
80. … I am not always the person I appear to be.T F
81. … I would not change my opinions in order to please someone elseT F
or win his or her favor.
82. … I have considered being an entertainerT F
83. … I have never been good at games like charades or T F
improvisational acting.
84. … I have trouble changing my behavior to suit different people and T F
different situations.
85.… At a party, I let other keep the jokes and stories going.T F
86.… I feel a bit awkward in company and do not show up quite as wellT F
as I should.
87.… I can look anyone in the eye and tell a lie with a straight face.T F
(if for the right end)
88. … I may deceive people by being friendly when I really dislike them.T F
Scoring Instructions
Reverse Scoring: For questions 3, 5, 8, and 11 – 34, give yourself 1 point if you circled 4, 2 points if you circled 3, 3 points if you circled 2, and 4 points if you circled 1. For questions 36, 39, 42, 43, 46, 48, 49, 51, 52, 53, 55, 58, 60, 62, 64, 66, 68 and 70, give yourself 1 point if your circled 5, 2 points if your circled 4, 3 points if your circled 3, 4 points if your circled 2, and 5 points if your circled 1.
True / False Scoring: For questions 71, 72, 73, 77, 79, 81, 83, 84, 85 and 86, give yourself 1 point if you circled False.Give yourself 0 points if you circled True. For questions 74, 75, 76, 78, 80, 82, 87 and 88, give yourself 1 point if you circled True. Give yourself 0 points if you circled False.
For all the other questions, give yourself 5 points if your circled 5, give yourself 4 points if you circled 4, 3 points if you circled 3, 2 points if you circled 2, and 1 point if you circled 1.
Social Skills / Item / Your Score1 / ______(hint…if you gave yourself a 4, then put 4 in ‘your score’)
2 / ______(hint…if you gave yourself a 4, then put 4 in ‘your score’)
Reverse Scored / 3 / ______(hint…if you gave yourself a 4, then put 1 in ‘your score’)
4 / ______(hint…if you gave yourself a 4, then put 4 in ‘your score’)
Reverse Scored / 5 / ______(hint…if you gave yourself a 4, then put 1 in ‘your score’)
6 / ______(hint…if you gave yourself a 4, then put 4 in ‘your score’)
7 / ______(hint…if you gave yourself a 4, then put 4 in ‘your score’)
Reverse Scored / 8 / ______(hint…if you gave yourself a 4, then put 1 in ‘your score’)
9 / ______(hint…if you gave yourself a 4, then put 4 in ‘your score’)
10 / ______(hint…if you gave yourself a 4, then put 4 in ‘your score’)
Total Social Skills / ______
Self Control A / Item / Your Score / Self Control B / Item / Your Score
Reverse Scored / 11 / ______/ Reverse Scored / 23 / ______
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Reverse Scored / 21 / ______/ Reverse Scored / 33 / ______
Reverse Scored / 22 / ______/ Reverse Scored / 34 / ______
Total Self Control A / ______ / Total Self Control B / ______
Grand Total Self Control (A + B) /
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Attitude Towards Authority / Item / Your Score
35 / ______(hint…if you gave yourself a 5, then put 5 in ‘your score’)
Reverse Scored / 36 / ______(hint…if you gave yourself a 5, then put 1 in ‘your score’)
37 / ______(hint…if you gave yourself a 5, then put 5 in ‘your score’)
38 / ______(hint…if you gave yourself a 5, then put 5 in ‘your score’)
Reverse Scored / 39 / ______(hint…if you gave yourself a 5, then put 1 in ‘your score’)
40 / ______(hint…if you gave yourself a 5, then put 5 in ‘your score’)
41 / ______
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Reverse Scored / 58 / ______
Total Attitude Towards Authority /
______
Self Esteem / Item / Your Score
59 / ______(hint…if you gave yourself a 5, then put 5 in ‘your score’)
Reverse Scored / 60 / ______(hint…if you gave yourself a 5, then put 1 in ‘your score’)
61 / ______(hint…if you gave yourself a 5, then put 5 in ‘your score’)
Reverse Scored / 62 / ______(hint…if you gave yourself a 5, then put 1 in ‘your score’)
63 / ______(hint…if you gave yourself a 5, then put 5 in ‘your score’)
Reverse Scored / 64 / ______(hint…if you gave yourself a 5, then put 1 in ‘your score’)
65 / ______(hint…if you gave yourself a 5, then put 5 in ‘your score’)
Reverse Scored / 66 / ______(hint…if you gave yourself a 5, then put 1 in ‘your score’)
67 / ______(hint…if you gave yourself a 5, then put 5 in ‘your score’)
Reverse Scored / 68 / ______(hint…if you gave yourself a 5, then put 1 in ‘your score’)
69 / ______(hint…if you gave yourself a 5, then put 5 in ‘your score’)
Reverse Scored / 70 / ______(hint…if you gave yourself a 5, then put 1 in ‘your score’)
Total Self Esteem / ______
Self-Monitoring / Item / Your Score
71 / ______(hint…if you circled False, give yourself 1 point, else 0 points
72 / ______(hint…if you circled False, give yourself 1 point, else 0 points
73 / ______(hint…if you circled False, give yourself 1 point, else 0 points
74 / ______(hint…if you circled True, give yourself 1 point, else 0 points
75 / ______(hint…if you circled True, give yourself 1 point, else 0 points
76 / ______(hint…if you circled True, give yourself 1 point, else 0 points
77 / ______(hint…if you circled False, give yourself 1 point, else 0 points
78 / ______(hint…if you circled True, give yourself 1 point, else 0 points
79 / ______(hint…if you circled False, give yourself 1 point, else 0 points
80 / ______(hint…if you circled True, give yourself 1 point, else 0 points
81 / ______(hint…if you circled False, give yourself 1 point, else 0 points
82 / ______(hint…if you circled True, give yourself 1 point, else 0 points
83 / ______(hint…if you circled False, give yourself 1 point, else 0 points
84 / ______(hint…if you circled False, give yourself 1 point, else 0 points
85 / ______(hint…if you circled False, give yourself 1 point, else 0 points
86 / ______(hint…if you circled False, give yourself 1 point, else 0 points
87 / ______(hint…if you circled True, give yourself 1 point, else 0 points
88 / ______(hint…if you circled True, give yourself 1 point, else 0 points
Total Self-Monitoring /
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Summary Table (Copy total scores for each skill from above)
Skill: / Social / Self Control / Attitude towards authority / Self Esteem / Self-MonitoringYour Score: