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