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