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