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