NEO-PI-R
Instruction
This test has 240 items. In this section you will be asked to complete a questionnaire. Please read all of the questions and then select the response that indicates the degree to which you agree or disagree with each of the statements. There are no right or wrong answers, so try hard to be completely honest in your responses. You can state your opinions accurately as the information you submit will be completely confidential.
1. I am not a worrier.
2. I really like most people I meet
3. I have a very active imagination
4. I tend to be cynical and skeptical of others’ intentions
5. I’m known for my prudence and common sense
6. I often get angry at the way people treat me
7. I shy away from crowds of people.
8. Aesthetic and artistic concerns aren’t very important to me
9. I’m not crafty or sly
10. I would rather keep my options open than plan everything in advance
11. I rarely feel lonely or blue
12. I am dominant, forceful, and assertive
13. Without strong emotions, life would be uninteresting to me
14. Some people think I’m selfish and egotistical
15. I try to perform all the tasks assigned to me conscientiously
16. In dealing with other people, I always dread making a social blunder
17. I have a leisurely style in work and play
18. I’m pretty set in my ways
19. I would rather cooperate with others than compete with them
20. I am easy-going and lackadaisical
21. I rarely overindulge in anything
22. I often crave excitement
23. I often enjoy playing with theories or abstract ideas
24. I don’t mind bragging about my talents and accomplishments
25. I’m pretty good about pacing myself so as to get things done on time
26. I often feel helpless and want someone else to solve my problems
27. I have never literally jumped for joy
28. I believe letting students hear controversial speakers can only confuse and mislead them
29. Political leaders need to be more aware of the human side of their policies
30. Over the years I’ve done some pretty stupid things
31. I am easily frightened
32. I don’t get much pleasure from chatting with people
33. I try to keep all my thoughts directed along realistic lines and avoid flights of fancy
34. I believe that most people are basically well-intentioned
35. I don’t take civic duties like voting very seriously
36. I’m an even-tempered person
37. I like to have a lot of people around me
38. I am sometimes completely absorbed in music I am listening to
39. If necessary, I am willing to manipulate people to get what I want
40. I keep my belongings neat and clean
41. Sometimes I feel completely worthless
42. I sometimes fail to assert myself as much as I should
43. I rarely experience strong emotions
44. I try to be courteous to everyone I meet
45. Sometimes I’m not as dependable or reliable as I should be
46. I seldom feel self-conscious when I’m around people
47. When I do things, I do them vigorously
48. I think it’s interesting to learn and develop new hobbies
49. I can be sarcastic and cutting when I need to be
50. I have a clear set of goals and work toward them in an orderly fashion
51. I have trouble resisting my cravings
52. I wouldn’t enjoy vacationing in Las Vegas
53. I find philosophical arguments boring
54. I’d rather not talk about myself and my achievements
55. I waste a lot of time before settling down to work
56. I feel I am capable of coping with most of my problems
57. I have sometimes experienced intense joy or ecstasy
58. I believe that laws and social policies should change to reflect the needs of a changing world
59. I’m hard-headed and tough-minded in my attitudes
60. I think things through before coming to a decision
61. I rarely feel fearful or anxious
62. I’m known as a warm and friendly person
63. I have an active fantasy life
64. I believe that most people will take advantage of you if you let them
65. I keep myself informed and usually make intelligent decisions
66. I am known as hot-blooded and quick-tempered
67. I usually prefer to do things alone
68. Watching ballet or modern dance bores me
69. I couldn’t deceive anyone even if I wanted to
70. I am not a very methodical person
71. I am seldom sad or depressed
72. I have often been a leader of groups I have belonged to
73. How I feel about things is important to me
74. Some people think of me as cold and calculating
75. I pay my debts promptly and in full
76. At times I have been so ashamed I just wanted to hide
77. My work is likely to be slow but steady
78. Once I find the right way to do something, I stick to it
79. I hesitate to express my anger even when it’s justified
80. When I start a self-improvement program, I usually let it slide after a few days
81. I have little difficulty resisting temptation
82. I have sometimes done things just for "kicks" or thrills
83. I enjoy solving problems or puzzles
84. I’m better than most people, and I know it.
85. I am a productive person who always gets the job done.
86. When I’m under a great deal of stress, sometimes I feel like I’m going to pieces
87. I am not a cheerful optimist
88. I believe we should look to our religious authorities for decisions on moral issues
89. We can never do too much for the poor and elderly
90. Occasionally I act first and think later
91. I often feel tense and jittery
92. Many people think of me as somewhat cold and distant
93. I don’t like to waste my time daydreaming
94. I think most of the people I deal with are honest and trustworthy
95. I often come into situations without being fully prepared
96. I am not considered a touchy or temperamental person.
97. I really feel the need for other people if I am by myself for long.
98. I am intrigued by the patterns I find in art and nature
99. Being perfectly honest is a bad way to do business
100. I like to keep everything in its place so I know just where it is
101. I have sometimes experienced a deep sense of guilt or sinfulness
102. In meetings, I usually let others do the talking
103. I seldom pay much attention to my feelings of the moment
104. I generally try to be thoughtful and considerate
105. Sometimes I cheat when I play solitaire
106. It doesn’t embarrass me too much if people ridicule and tease me
107. I often feel as if I’m bursting with energy
108. I often try new and foreign foods
109. If I don’t like people, I let them know it
110. I work hard to accomplish my goals
111. When I am having my favorite foods, I tend to eat too much
112. I tend to avoid movies that are shocking or scary
113. I sometimes lose interest when people talk about very abstract, theoretical matters
114. I try to be humble
115. I have trouble making myself do what I should
116. I keep a cool head in emergencies
117. Sometimes I bubble with happiness
118. I believe that the different ideas of right and wrong that people in other societies have may be valid for them
119. I have no sympathy for beggars
120. I always consider the consequences before I take action
121. I’m seldom apprehensive about the future
122. I really enjoy talking to people
123. I enjoy concentrating on a fantasy or daydream and exploring all its possibilities, letting it grow and develop
124. I’m suspicious when someone does something nice for me
125. I pride myself on my sound judgment
126. I often get disgusted with people I have to deal with
127. I prefer jobs that let me work alone without being bothered by other people
128. Poetry has little or no effect on me
129. I would hate to be thought of as a hypocrite
130. I never seem to be able to get organized
131. I tend to blame myself when anything goes wrong
132. Other people often look to me to make decisions
133. I experience a wide range of emotions or feelings
134. I’m not known for my generosity.
135. When I make a commitment, I can always be counted on to follow through
136. I often feel inferior to others
137. I’m not as quick and lively as other people
138. I prefer to spend my time in familiar surroundings
139. When I’ve been insulted, I just try to forgive and forget
140. I don’t feel like I’m driven to get ahead
141. I seldom give in to my impulses
142. I like to be where the action is
143. I enjoy working on "mind-twister"-type puzzles
144. I have a very high opinion of myself.
145. Once I start a project, I almost always finish it
146. It’s often hard for me to make up my mind.
147. I don’t consider myself especially "light-hearted".
148. I believe that loyalty to one’s ideals and principles is more important than "open- mindedness".
149. Human need should always take priority over economic considerations
150. I often do things on the spur of the moment.
151. I often worry about things that might go wrong.
152. I find it easy to smile and be outgoing with strangers.
153. If I feel my mind starting to drift off into daydreams, I usually get busy and start concentrating on some work or activity instead
154. My first reaction is to trust people
155. I don’t seem to be completely successful at anything
156. It takes a lot to get me mad
157. I’d rather vacation at a popular beach than an isolated cabin in the woods.
158. Certain kinds of music have an endless fascination for me
159. Sometimes I trick people into doing what I want.
160. I tend to be somewhat fastidious or exacting
161. I have a low opinion of myself
162. I would rather go my own way than be a leader of others
163. I seldom notice the moods or feelings that different environments produce
164. Most people I know like me
165. I adhere strictly to my ethical principles
166. I feel comfortable in the presence of my bosses or other authorities
167. I usually seem to be in a hurry
168. Sometimes I make changes around the house just to try something different
169. If someone starts a fight, I’m ready to fight back.
170. I strive to achieve all I can
171. I sometimes eat myself sick.
172. I love the excitement of roller coasters
173. I have little interest in speculating on the nature of the universe or the human condition
174. I feel that I am no better than others, no matter what their condition
175. When a project gets too difficult, I’m inclined to start a new one.
176. I can handle myself pretty well in a crisis
177. I am a cheerful, high-spirited person.
178. I consider myself broad-minded and tolerant of other people’s lifestyles
179. I believe all human beings are worthy of respect.
180. I rarely make hasty decisions
181. I have fewer fears than most people
182. I have strong emotional attachments to my friends
183. As a child I rarely enjoyed games of make believe
184. I tend to assume the best about people
185. I’m a very competent person
186. At times I have felt bitter and resentful
187. Social gatherings are usually boring to me
188. Sometimes when I am reading poetry or looking at a work of art, I feel a chill or wave of excitement
189. At times I bully or flatter people into doing what I want them to
190. I’m not compulsive about cleaning
191. Sometimes things look pretty bleak and hopeless to me
192. In conversations, I tend to do most of the talking
193. I find it easy to empathize-to feel myself what others are feeling
194. I think of myself as a charitable person
195. I try to do jobs carefully, so they won’t have to he done again.
196. If I have said or done the wrong thing to someone, I can hardly bear to face them again
197. My life is fast-paced
198. On a vacation, I prefer going back to a tried and true spot
199. I’m hard-headed and stubborn
200. I strive for excellence in everything I do
201. Sometimes I do things on impulse that I later regret
202. I’m attracted to bright colors and flashy styles
203. I have a lot of intellectual curiosity
204. I would rather praise others than be praised myself
205. There are so many little jobs that need to be done that I sometimes just ignore them all
206. When everything seems to be going wrong, I can still make good decisions
207. I rarely use words like "fantastic!" or "sensational!" to describe my experiences
208. I think that if people don’t know what they believe in by the time they’re 25, there’s something wrong with them
209. I have sympathy for others less fortunate than me
210. I plan ahead carefully when I go on a trip
211. Frightening thoughts sometimes come into my head
212. I take a personal interest in the people I work with
213. I would have difficulty just letting my mind wander without control or guidance
214. I have a good deal of faith in human nature
215. I am efficient and effective at my work
216. Even minor annoyances can be frustrating to me
217. I enjoy parties with lots of people
218. I enjoy reading poetry that emphasizes feelings and images more than story lines
219. I pride myself on my shrewdness in handling people
220. I spend a lot of time looking for things I’ve misplaced
221. Too often, when things go wrong, I get discouraged and feel like giving up
222. I don’t find it easy to take charge of a situation
223. Odd things-like certain scents or the names of distant places-can evoke strong moods in me
224. I go out of my way to help others if I can
225. I’d really have to be sick before I’d miss a day of work
226. When people I know do foolish things, I get embarrassed for them
227. I am a very active person
228. I follow the same route when I go someplace
229. I often get into arguments with my family and co-workers
230. I’m something of a "workaholic"
231. I am always able to keep my feelings under control
232. I like being part of the crowd at sporting events
233. I have a wide range of intellectual interests
234. I’m a superior person
235. I have a lot of self-discipline
236. I’m pretty stable emotionally
237. I laugh easily
238. I believe that the "new morality" of permissiveness is no morality at all
239. I would rather be known as "merciful" than as “just”
240. I think twice before I answer a question.
Scoring
Neuroticism
N1 Worry
1, 31, 61, 91, 121, 151, 181, 211
N2 Anger
6, 36, 66, 96, 126, 156, 186, 216
N3 Discouragement
11, 41, 71, 101, 131, 161, 191, 221
N4 Self-consciousness
16, 46, 76, 106, 136, 166, 196, 226
N5 Impulsivity
21, 51, 81, 111, 141, 171, 201, 231
N6 Vulnerability
26, 56, 86, 116, 146, 176, 206, 236
Extraversion
E1 Warmth
2, 32, 62, 92, 122, 152, 182, 212
E2 Gregariousness
7, 37, 67, 97, 127, 157, 187, 217
E3 Assertiveness
12, 42, 72, 102, 132, 162, 192, 222
E4 Activity
17, 47, 77, 107, 137, 167, 197, 227
E5 Excitement-seeking
22, 52, 82, 112, 142, 172, 202, 232
E6 Positive Emotions
27, 57, 87, 117, 147, 177, 207, 237
Openness
O1 Fantasy
3, 33, 63, 93, 123, 153, 183, 213
O2 Aesthetics
8, 38, 68, 98, 128, 158, 188, 218
O3 Feelings
13, 43, 73, 103, 133, 163, 193, 223
O4 Actions
18, 48, 78, 108, 138, 168, 198, 228
O5 Ideas
23, 53, 83, 113, 143, 173, 203, 233
O6 Values
28, 58, 88, 118, 148, 178, 208, 238
Agreeableness
A1 Trust
4, 34, 64, 94, 124, 154, 184, 214
A2 Straightforwardness
9, 39, 69, 99, 129, 159, 189, 219
A3 Altruism
14, 44, 74, 104, 134, 164, 194, 224
A4 Compliance
19, 49, 79, 109, 139, 169, 199, 229
A5 Modesty
24, 54, 84, 114, 144, 174, 204, 234
A6 Tender-Mindedness
29, 59, 89, 119, 149, 179, 209, 239
Conscientiousness
C1 Competence
5, 35, 65, 95, 125, 155, 185, 215
C2 Order
10, 40, 70, 100, 130, 160, 190, 220
C3 Dutifulness
15, 45, 75, 105, 135, 165, 195, 225
C4 Achievement Striving
20, 50, 80, 110, 140, 170, 200, 230
C5 Self-Discipline
25, 55, 85, 115, 145, 175, 205, 235
C6 Deliberation
30, 60, 90, 120, 150, 180, 210, 240
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