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
When I get bored, I like to stir up some excitement.
I have never done anything dangerous for the fun of it.
It is unusual for me to express strong approval or disapproval of the actions of others.
My conduct is largely controlled by the customs of those about me.
I am against giving money to beggars.
I am easily downed in an argument.
I like to flirt.
I consider a matter from every viewpoint before I make a decision.
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 would like to wear expensive clothes.
I can remember ‘‘playing sick’’ to get out of something.
At times I have very much wanted to leave home.
I do not let too many things get in the way of my work.
I find it hard to make small talk when I meet new people.
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.
Some of my family have habits that bother and annoy me very much.
Some of my family have quick tempers.
It makes me uncomfortable to put on a stunt at a party even when others are doing the same sort of thing.
On the whole, I am a cautious person.
I do not always tell the truth.
Sometimes I rather enjoy going against the rules and doing things I am not supposed to.
I am steady and planful rather than unpredictable and impulsive.
I have been known to do unusual things on a dare.
I would like to be a journalist.
People consider me a spontaneous, devil-may-care person.
I have often had to take orders from someone who did not know as much as I did.
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.
My way of doing things can be misunderstood or bother others.
At times I have worn myself out by undertaking too much.
I don’t like to start a project until I know exactly how to proceed.
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 keep out of trouble at all costs.
I finish one activity or project before starting another.
I tend to buy things on impulse.