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Below are statements about how you typically think, feel, or behave. Please read each item carefully and mark the extent to which you agree with each statement

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Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Somewhat Disagree	Neither agree nor disagree	Somewhat Agree	Agree	Strongly Agree

	Absorption
1	I can sometimes become absorbed when looking at a painting
2	I found that when I was watching television or a movie I became so absorbed in the story that I was unaware of other events happening around me
3	I had the experience of remembering a past event so vividly that it felt like I was reliving that event
4	I found that I became so involved in a fantasy or daydream that it felt like it was really happening to me
5	While watching a movie/TV/play, I may become so involved that I forget about my surroundings
6	If I acted in a play/movie I would really feel the emotions of the character and “become” that person
	Abstract Thinking
7	I am not interested in abstract ideas
8	I am not interested in theoretical discussions
9	I am not interested in speculating about things
10	I enjoy playing with theories or abstract ideas
11	I avoid philosophical discussions
12	I have difficulty understanding abstract ideas
	Achievement-striving
13	I wish to achieve as much as I can
14	I want to fulfil all of my potential
15	I want to be the very best that I can be
16	I am extremely ambitious
17	I am highly motivated to succeed
18	I strive for excellence in everything that I do
	Aesthetics
19	I believe in the importance of art
20	I enjoy the beauty of nature
21	I am passionate about a broad range of music
22	I see beauty in things that others might not notice
23	I am intrigued by the patterns that I see in art and nature
24	Sometimes I feel deeply moved by works of art
	Affability
25	I enjoy chatting with people even when there is nothing important to discuss
26	I act comfortably with others
27	I love to chat
28	I make friends easily
29	I find it easy to smile and be outgoing with others
30	I get along well with people I have just met
	Aggression
31	I do not mind using threats and violence to get my way
32	I enjoy a good brawl
33	I enjoy mocking people to their face
34	Sometimes I intentionally say things just to make people angry
35	When a person gets angry with me in conversation, I often laugh in their face
36	I enjoy provoking arguments between people
	Altruism
37	I anticipate the needs of others
38	I try not to do favours for others (R)
39	I would help strangers, even if I had nothing to gain from it
40	I go out of my way for others
41	I love to help others, even at my own expense
42	Helping people is one of the most rewarding things in life
	Anger
43	I get irritated easily
44	I grumble about things
45	I often feel overwhelmed with rage
46	I get angry easily
47	I seldom get mad (R)
	Anxiety
48	Sometimes I feel nervous and I do not know why
49	I get stressed out easily
50	I frequently feel tense and jittery
51	I panic easily
52	I am nervous or tense most of the time
53	When I am stressed, I feel like going to pieces
	Assertive
54	I never challenge things (R)
55	I am assertive
56	If being polite does not work, I can be tough and sharp if I need to be
57	I normally insist that my point of view is heard
58	I say what I think
59	If needed, I feel comfortable giving people directions
	Attention-Seeking
60	When I am not in the limelight, I feel worthless
61	I hate being the centre of attention (R)
62	I like standing out in a crowd
63	My behaviour is often bold and grabs peoples’ attention
64	I am happiest when all eyes are on me
	Callous
65	I am not a sympathetic person
66	I do not care how my actions affect others
67	I do not care about other people’s feelings
68	I really do not care if I make other people suffer
69	As long as I am achieving my goals, I do not care how the people around me feel
70	I am indifferent to the feelings of others
	Courageous
71	I am able to take action, even when I am afraid
72	I would be good at rescuing people from a burning building
73	I face danger confidently
74	I avoid activities that are physically dangerous (R)
75	I begin to panic when there is danger (R)
	Critical
76	I accept people as they are (R)
77	I criticise others’ shortcomings
78	I find fault with everything
79	I am quick to judge others
80	I am judgemental of people who do stupid things
	Dependability
81	I can be relied on in crisis
82	I do what I say
83	I am a very reliable person
84	I fulfil my duties
85	I am a loyal person
86	I always deliver what’s expected of me
	Depression
87	I tend to feel very hopeless
88	I am sad most of the time
89	I generally focus on the negative side of things
90	I dislike myself
91	I do not get satisfaction from the things that I used to
92	I feel depressed
	Detail Conscious
93	I pay attention to details
94	I continue until everything is perfect
95	I try to be accurate in my work, even at the expense of time
96	I check my work repeatedly to find any mistakes
97	I do not care if my writing has some errors in spelling or punctuation (R)
	Dishonest-Opportunism
98	I lie to get myself out of trouble
99	If the opportunity arose for me to cheat and improve a test score I would take it
100	I would never cheat on my taxes (R)
101	Sometimes I have to alter the facts slightly in order to get what I need
102	If I found someone’s wallet I would not feel guilty about keeping the money
	Distractibility
103	I lose track of conversations because other things catch my attention
104	I get pulled off-task by even minor distractions
105	I cannot achieve goals because other things catch my attention
106	I cannot concentrate on anything
107	I have trouble pursuing specific goals even for short periods of time
108	I am easily distracted
	Eccentricity
109	Sometimes I do not fit in very well because my ideas are not conventional
110	My thoughts often go off in odd or unusual directions
111	I have several habits that others find eccentric or strange
112	People have told me that I think about things in a really unusual way
113	I’ve been told more than once that I have a number of odd quirks or habits
	Emotion-based decision making
114	I plan my life based on how I feel
115	I believe emotions give direction to life
116	I listen to my heart rather than my brain
117	I base my goals in life on inspiration, rather than logic
118	I listen to my feelings when making important decisions
119	I make decisions based on facts, not feelings (R)
	Empathy
120	I suffer from others’ sorrows
121	I feel sympathy for those who are worse off than myself
122	I immediately feel sad when hearing of an unhappy event
123	I am not interested in other people’s problems (R)
124	I am deeply moved by others’ misfortunes
	Envy
125	It is so frustrating to see some people succeed so easily
126	Feelings of envy often torment me
127	If my friends are richer than me, I often feel envious of them
128	It somehow does not seem fair that some people seem to have all the talent
129	The success of my neighbours makes me resent them
130	No matter what I do, envy always plagues me
	Extrospection
131	I like to try to understand others
132	I often analyse how others are feeling
133	I spend time reflecting on others’ actions
134	I enjoy examining others and their lives
135	I look for hidden meaning behind others’ actions
136	I often try to understand the motives of others
	Fair
137	I treat all people equally
138	I am committed to principles of justice and equality
139	I dislike favouritism
140	I cannot stand it when people are treated unfairly
141	I believe that everyone’s rights are equally important
142	I do not mind losing, as long as it is fair
	Fantasy
143	I enjoy wild flights of fantasy
144	I indulge in my fantasies
145	I love to daydream
146	I let my attention wander off
147	I sometimes get lost in my daydreams
148	I sometimes have fantasies that are overwhelming
	Forgiving
149	I try to ‘forgive and forget’
150	I can get along with someone even if they have betrayed my trust
151	I am inclined to forgive others
152	I allow others to make a fresh start
153	I find it hard to forgive others (R)
	Grandiosity
154	To be honest, I am just more important than most people
155	I have outstanding qualities that few others possess
156	I do not brag about my accomplishments (R)
157	I deserve special treatment
158	I often have to deal with people who are less important than me
159	I am better than almost everyone else
	Gratitude
160	I express my thanks to those who care about me
161	I feel a profound sense of appreciation every day
162	I have been richly blessed in my life
163	I feel thankful for what I have received in life
164	I find few things in my life to be grateful for (R)
	Hedonism
165	I have a lot of fun
166	I would go to a fantastic social event, even if it meant being unprepared for an exam/meeting
167	I spend a lot of my time just having fun
168	I rarely turn down the chance to have a good time
	Honesty
169	I am trusted to keep secrets
170	I keep my promises
171	I believe that honesty is the basis for trust
172	I would be described by my friends as trustworthy
173	I hate liars
174	I believe honesty is the best policy
	Humour
175	I have a great sense of humour
176	I try to tease my friends out of their bad moods
177	I try to add some humour to whatever I do
178	I keep my sense of humour even in bad situations
179	When others laugh at my mistakes, so do I
	Imagination
180	I am able to come up with new and different ideas
181	I am an original thinker
182	I do not have a good imagination (R)
183	I am full of ideas
	Impetuous
190	I act impulsively
185	I jump into things without thinking
186	I make rash decisions
187	I act on the spur of the moment
188	I do things I later regret
189	I am easily excited
	Indecisive
190	I try to put off making decisions
191	It takes me a very long time to decide what to watch/read
192	When ordering from a menu, I usually find it difficult to decide what to get
193	It seems that deciding on the most trivial things takes me a long time
194	When friends ask me: “Where should we eat?” I find it difficult to decide
195	I am decisive (R)
	Inferiority
196	I think I am about as capable as other people around me (R)
197	When I meet a stranger, I often think that they are better than me
198	I believe that I am worse than others
199	I have a low opinion of myself
200	I wish I was as good as other people
201	I am easily intimidated
	Insecure Attachment
202	I dread being without someone to love me
203	I worry a lot about being alone
204	I would rather be in a bad relationship than be alone
205	I cannot stand being left alone, even for a few hours
206	I fear being alone in life more than anything else
207	I will do just about anything to keep someone from abandoning me
	Intellectual Curiosity
208	I enjoy a broad range of documentaries
209	I read/watch/listen on a broad range of topics
210	I enjoy studying the history of ideas
211	I consult the library or the internet immediately if I want to know something
212	I look forward to the opportunity to learn and grow
	Intolerance
213	I struggle to accept views which are different from my own
214	I respect people’s beliefs, even when they are different from mine (R)
215	I do not think I could fall in love with someone from another culture
216	I would rather not live in a neighbourhood where there are people whose view of the world is different from mine
	Introspection
217	I try to understand myself
218	I try to examine myself objectively
219	I think about causes of my feelings
220	I enjoy examining myself and my life
221	I often stop to analyse how I am feeling
222	I examine my motives constantly
	Manipulative
223	I find it easy to manipulate people
224	I like to trick people into doing things for me
225	An effective way to handle people is to tell them what they want to hear
226	When something goes wrong, putting the blame on to someone else might be necessary to protect yourself
227	It is wise to persuade someone else to do the dirty work, to protect yourself
228	Putting someone in a difficult position, in order to save them, is a good way to gain their loyalty
	Need for Cognition
229	I only think as hard as I have to (R)
230	I like tasks that require little thought once I’ve learned them (R)
231	Thinking is not my idea of fun (R)
232	I would prefer complex to simple problems
	Need for Social Acceptance
233	I conform to others’ opinions
234	I act in such a way that others will like me
235	I need the approval of others
236	I do not care what other people think of my beliefs (R)
	Novelty-Seeking
237	I like to visit new places
238	I do not like the idea of change (R)
239	I enjoy hearing new ideas
240	I dislike new foods (R)
241	I prefer to stick with things that I know (R)
	Orderly
242	I like to keep my belongings neat and clean
243	I often forget to put things back in their proper place (R)
244	I am not bothered by disorder (R)
245	I want everything to be ‘just right’
246	My work is well organised
	Perseverance
247	I give up easily (R)
248	I finish things despite obstacles in the way
249	I keep working on a problem until I find a solution
250	I finish what I start
251	I do not quit a task before it is finished
	Personal Disclosure
252	I reveal little about myself (R)
253	When talking to new people, I do not give out any more information than is necessary (R)
254	I frequently open up and share my thoughts and feelings
255	I only talk about my feelings when it cannot be avoided (R)
256	I am very careful who I open up to about my feelings (R)
	Planful
257	When I am doing a task, I take time to think of everything I need to complete the job first
258	I like to plan ahead
259	I plan ahead so I do not waste time between tasks
260	I make plans and stick to them
261	Before I start a task, I work out the most efficient way of doing it
262	Planning is a waste of time (R)
	Positivity
263	I love life
264	I look on the bright side
265	Most mornings I am excited about the day ahead
266	I feel lucky most of the time
267	I look forward to each new day
268	I often bubble with happiness
	Procrastination
269	I find it difficult to get down to work
270	I waste a lot of time before starting work
271	I need a push to get started
272	I carry out my plans (R)
273	I tend to procrastinate
	Punitive
274	Criminals should be harshly punished to make them pay
275	Children who lie or steal should be severely punished
276	Heroin dealers deserve a life sentence for their crimes
277	Parents should punish small children for swearing and saying dirty words
278	The death penalty should be used as a punishment for serious crimes
	Risk-Aversion
279	I avoid dangerous situations
280	I do not take risks if there is another alternative
281	I prefer safety over risk
282	I would never make a high risk investment
283	I do a lot of things that others consider risky (R)
284	I prefer safety over dangerous situations
	Rumination
285	I dwell on the past
286	After I make up my mind about something, I cannot stop thinking whether it’s right or wrong
287	I often feel too sensitive and worry too much about something I’ve done
288	I often feel as if I’ve done something wrong, even though I really haven’t
289	I tend to be too self-critical
290	I spend time thinking about past mistakes
	Self-Control
291	I keep my emotions under control
292	I am a highly disciplined person
293	I easily resist temptation
294	I cannot control my impulses when I am really stressed (R)
295	I can always say “enough is enough”
	Self-Efficacy
296	I come up with good solutions
297	I can tackle anything
298	I complete tasks successfully
299	I am a very competent person
300	I know how to get things done
	Self-Reliance
301	I prefer to do things by myself
302	My favourite part of the day is when I am working alone on my own project
303	I work best when I am alone
304	I enjoy working where I won’t be troubled by people
305	I like to plan alone without interruption
306	I like working where I won’t be bothered by others
	Sensation-Seeking
307	I would enjoy cliff diving from great heights
308	I do things just for the ‘thrill’ of it
309	Skiing down a fast slope would be my idea of fun
310	I love the excitement of rollercoasters
311	I like to do frightening things
312	I would enjoy bungee-jumping
	Sensitivity to Criticism
313	I worry about being embarrassed
314	I feel hurt when others criticise me
315	I can quickly get over a humiliating experience (R)
316	When people criticise me in front of others, I feel very downhearted and hurt
317	I often refrain from doing something because of my fear of being humiliated
318	I worry about making a fool of myself
	Sociability
319	I enjoy being part of a group
320	I am happiest when I have people around me
321	I rarely enjoy being with people (R)
322	I usually like to spend my free time with people
323	I like to be alone (R)
324	I cannot do without the company of others
	Social Confidence
325	In social situations, I generally make the first move
326	I am apprehensive about new encounters (R)
327	I am good at making unprepared speeches
328	I am not good at taking charge of a group (R)
329	I feel comfortable around people
330	I am confident that I can handle challenging social situations
	Social Dependence
331	I rely on other people when I feel depressed
332	When I suffer a painful experience, I need other people to make me feel comfortable
333	When I am worried about something, I like to get advice from others
334	When times are tough, I prefer to deal with it alone (R)
335	I can handle difficult situations without needing emotional support from others (R)
336	I have to share my worries with others
	Spirituality
337	I believe in a universal power or God
338	I am a spiritual person
339	I keep my faith even during hard times
340	I am who I am because of my faith
341	I believe that each person has a purpose in life
342	I do not follow any religion/spiritual practice (R)
	Stubborn
343	I find it hard to compromise when I think I am right
344	I react strongly to criticism
345	I am inflexible when I think I am right
346	When I have made up my mind, people find it very hard to convince me otherwise
347	I think my way is the best way
348	I have fixed opinions
	Suspicious
349	I suspect hidden motives in others
350	I trust others (R)
351	I am wary of others
352	I believe that people seldom tell you the whole truth
353	I am often being lied to
354	I feel that some people are just waiting to betray me
	Tolerance for Ambiguity
355	I hate talking about things where there is no clear right or wrong (R)
356	I like working on problems without an obvious solution
357	I prefer work that is very clearly defined (R)
358	I dislike situations where it is unclear what is expected of me (R)
	Traditionalism
359	I believe that following the rules is more important than having fun
360	I respect authority
361	I believe in the importance of tradition
362	My values are old-fashioned by current standards
363	I believe kids need tough love
364	Some current fashions are not appropriate for the workplace
	Vengeance
365	When people criticise me, I usually point out their own weaknesses
366	It is important to me to get back at people who have hurt me
367	I do things out of revenge
368	It is not worth my time or effort to pay back someone who has wronged me (R)
369	If I am wronged, I cannot live with myself unless I get revenge
	Vigour
370	I am always on the go
371	I like all kinds of vigorous hobbies
372	I am usually active and full of energy
373	I am always busy
374	I am not as lively as other people (R)
	Warmth
375	I make people feel at ease
376	Other people feel comfortable around me
377	Other people say that I am distant and cold (R)
378	I make others feel good
379	Others describe me as a warm person
380	I know how to comfort others
	Worry
381	I rarely worry about the future (R)
382	Sometimes I cannot sleep due to thinking about the future
383	I tend to worry about things
384	I am easily bothered by what might happen
385	I often worry about things that turn out to be unimportant
386	I consider myself less of a worrier than most people (R)