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Ego-Control

Introduction

Here are a number of statements that may or may not apply to you. For each statement, select the response that best applies to you. Do not spend too long deliberating about your responses: if in doubt, choose the option that immediately seems most appropriate.

Disagree Strongly Disagree Moderately Disagree a Little Agree a Little Agree Moderately Agree Strongly
1 2 3 4 5 6
1 - Disagree Strongly
2 - Disagree Moderatley
3 - Disagree a Little
4 - Agree a Little
5 - Agree Moderately
6 - Agree Strongly
Statement 1 2 3 4 5 6
I do not always tell the truth.
When I get bored, I like to stir up some excitement.
I am against giving money to beggars.
I can remember ‘‘playing sick’’ to get out of something.
It is unusual for me to express strong approval or disapproval of the actions of others.
At times, I am tempted to do or say something that others would think inappropriate.
My way of doing things can be misunderstood or bother others.
I have been known to do unusual things on a dare.
I often get involved in things I later wish I could get out of.
Sometimes I rather enjoy going against the rules and doing things I am not supposed to.
I do not let too many things get in the way of my work.
I would like to wear expensive clothes.
I tend to buy things on impulse.
I keep out of trouble at all costs.
I don’t like to start a project until I know exactly how to proceed.
Some of my family have habits that bother and annoy me very much.
My conduct is largely controlled by the customs of those about me.
I like to flirt.
I finish one activity or project before starting another.
I would like to be a journalist.
It makes me uncomfortable to put on a stunt at a party even when others are doing the same sort of thing.
I find it hard to make small talk when I meet new people.
At times I have very much wanted to leave home.
I consider a matter from every viewpoint before I make a decision.
Some of my family have quick tempers.
I become impatient when I have to wait for something.
I am steady and planful rather than unpredictable and impulsive.
I like to stop and think things over before I do them.
I have sometimes stayed away from another person because I thought I might do or say something that I might regret afterwards.
People consider me a spontaneous, devil-may-care person.
I have never done anything dangerous for the fun of it.
At times I have worn myself out by undertaking too much.
I have often had to take orders from someone who did not know as much as I did.
In a group of people I would not be embarrassed to be called on to start a discussion or give an opinion about something I know
I often say and do things on the spur of the moment, without stopping to think.
I am easily downed in an argument.
On the whole, I am a cautious person.