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