IPIP-NEO-120 (International Personality Item Pool - NEO - 120 items)

Questions

120

Duration

15 min

Original title

IPIP-NEO-120 (International Personality Item Pool — NEO — 120 items)

Adaptation

IPIP-NEO-120 (International Personality Item Pool - NEO - 120 items)

Authors

Johnson, J. A.

Created

2014

Example result

What the test measures

When and why to use it

The questions

1. The following statements describe people's behaviours. Please select how accurately each statement describes you. Describe yourself as you generally are now, not as you wish to be in the future. Describe yourself as you honestly see yourself, in relation to other people you know of the same sex as you are, and roughly your same age.
   1. I worry about things.
   Probes the patient's baseline tendency toward generalized anxiety and anticipatory apprehension.
   • Very inaccurate
   • Somewhat inaccurate
   • Neither accurate nor inaccurate
   • Somewhat accurate
   • Very accurate
2. 2. I make friends easily.
   Assesses the ease with which the patient initiates and forms new social connections.
   • Very inaccurate
   • Somewhat inaccurate
   • Neither accurate nor inaccurate
   • Somewhat accurate
   • Very accurate
3. 3. I have a vivid imagination.
   Evaluates the richness and activity of the patient's internal fantasy life.
   • Very inaccurate
   • Somewhat inaccurate
   • Neither accurate nor inaccurate
   • Somewhat accurate
   • Very accurate
4. 4. I trust others.
   Gauges the patient's default assumption regarding the sincerity and good intentions of people.
   • Very inaccurate
   • Somewhat inaccurate
   • Neither accurate nor inaccurate
   • Somewhat accurate
   • Very accurate
5. 5. I complete tasks successfully.
   Measures the patient's perceived self-efficacy and competence in executing responsibilities.
   • Very inaccurate
   • Somewhat inaccurate
   • Neither accurate nor inaccurate
   • Somewhat accurate
   • Very accurate
6. 6. I get angry easily.
   Probes the patient's threshold for experiencing frustration and expressing hostility.
   • Very inaccurate
   • Somewhat inaccurate
   • Neither accurate nor inaccurate
   • Somewhat accurate
   • Very accurate
7. 7. I love big parties.
   Assesses the patient's preference for highly stimulating, crowded social environments.
   • Very inaccurate
   • Somewhat inaccurate
   • Neither accurate nor inaccurate
   • Somewhat accurate
   • Very accurate
8. 8. I believe in the importance of art.
   Evaluates the patient's aesthetic sensitivity and appreciation for cultural expressions.
   • Very inaccurate
   • Somewhat inaccurate
   • Neither accurate nor inaccurate
   • Somewhat accurate
   • Very accurate
9. 9. I use others for my own ends.
   Gauges interpersonal manipulation and the tendency to view relationships instrumentally.
   • Very inaccurate
   • Somewhat inaccurate
   • Neither accurate nor inaccurate
   • Somewhat accurate
   • Very accurate
10. 10. I like to tidy up.
    Measures the patient's intrinsic preference for order, organization, and neatness.
    • Very inaccurate
    • Somewhat inaccurate
    • Neither accurate nor inaccurate
    • Somewhat accurate
    • Very accurate
11. 11. I often feel sad.
    Probes the frequency of depressive affect, sadness, and low mood.
    • Very inaccurate
    • Somewhat inaccurate
    • Neither accurate nor inaccurate
    • Somewhat accurate
    • Very accurate
12. 12. I take charge.
    Assesses the patient's natural inclination toward leadership and assertiveness in group settings.
    • Very inaccurate
    • Somewhat inaccurate
    • Neither accurate nor inaccurate
    • Somewhat accurate
    • Very accurate
13. 13. I experience my emotions intensely.
    Evaluates the depth, awareness, and magnitude of the patient's emotional responses.
    • Very inaccurate
    • Somewhat inaccurate
    • Neither accurate nor inaccurate
    • Somewhat accurate
    • Very accurate
14. 14. I love to help others.
    Gauges the patient's altruistic drive and willingness to assist those in need.
    • Very inaccurate
    • Somewhat inaccurate
    • Neither accurate nor inaccurate
    • Somewhat accurate
    • Very accurate
15. 15. I keep my promises.
    Measures the patient's sense of duty, reliability, and adherence to commitments.
    • Very inaccurate
    • Somewhat inaccurate
    • Neither accurate nor inaccurate
    • Somewhat accurate
    • Very accurate
16. 16. I find it difficult to approach others.
    Probes social inhibition, shyness, and discomfort in initiating interactions.
    • Very inaccurate
    • Somewhat inaccurate
    • Neither accurate nor inaccurate
    • Somewhat accurate
    • Very accurate
17. 17. I'm always busy.
    Assesses the patient's typical energy expenditure and preference for a fast-paced lifestyle.
    • Very inaccurate
    • Somewhat inaccurate
    • Neither accurate nor inaccurate
    • Somewhat accurate
    • Very accurate
18. 18. I prefer variety to routine.
    Evaluates the patient's openness to novelty and tolerance for disruption of habit.
    • Very inaccurate
    • Somewhat inaccurate
    • Neither accurate nor inaccurate
    • Somewhat accurate
    • Very accurate
19. 19. I love a good fight.
    Gauges the patient's comfort with and potential enjoyment of interpersonal conflict.
    • Very inaccurate
    • Somewhat inaccurate
    • Neither accurate nor inaccurate
    • Somewhat accurate
    • Very accurate
20. 20. I work hard.
    Measures the patient's baseline level of industriousness and drive toward achievement.
    • Very inaccurate
    • Somewhat inaccurate
    • Neither accurate nor inaccurate
    • Somewhat accurate
    • Very accurate
21. 21. I overindulge.
    Probes the patient's vulnerability to impulsive overindulgence and difficulty self-regulating.
    • Very inaccurate
    • Somewhat inaccurate
    • Neither accurate nor inaccurate
    • Somewhat accurate
    • Very accurate
22. 22. I love thrills.
    Assesses the patient's craving for thrilling, high-stimulation experiences.
    • Very inaccurate
    • Somewhat inaccurate
    • Neither accurate nor inaccurate
    • Somewhat accurate
    • Very accurate
23. 23. I love to read challenging material.
    Evaluates intellectual curiosity and enjoyment of complex cognitive engagement.
    • Very inaccurate
    • Somewhat inaccurate
    • Neither accurate nor inaccurate
    • Somewhat accurate
    • Very accurate
24. 24. I believe I am better than others.
    Gauges the presence of arrogance, grandiosity, or a lack of modesty.
    • Very inaccurate
    • Somewhat inaccurate
    • Neither accurate nor inaccurate
    • Somewhat accurate
    • Very accurate
25. 25. I am always prepared.
    Measures the patient's trait-level foresight, planning, and self-discipline.
    • Very inaccurate
    • Somewhat inaccurate
    • Neither accurate nor inaccurate
    • Somewhat accurate
    • Very accurate
26. 26. I panic easily.
    Probes the patient's susceptibility to acute stress responses and feelings of being overwhelmed.
    • Very inaccurate
    • Somewhat inaccurate
    • Neither accurate nor inaccurate
    • Somewhat accurate
    • Very accurate
27. 27. I radiate joy.
    Assesses the frequent experience and outward expression of positive, exuberant emotions.
    • Very inaccurate
    • Somewhat inaccurate
    • Neither accurate nor inaccurate
    • Somewhat accurate
    • Very accurate
28. 28. I tend to vote for liberal candidates.
    Evaluates openness to progressive values and readiness to challenge the status quo.
    • Very inaccurate
    • Somewhat inaccurate
    • Neither accurate nor inaccurate
    • Somewhat accurate
    • Very accurate
29. 29. I sympathize with the homeless.
    Gauges the patient's capacity for compassion toward marginalized or suffering individuals.
    • Very inaccurate
    • Somewhat inaccurate
    • Neither accurate nor inaccurate
    • Somewhat accurate
    • Very accurate
30. 30. I jump into things without thinking.
    Measures the tendency toward hasty, impulsive decision-making without deliberation.
    • Very inaccurate
    • Somewhat inaccurate
    • Neither accurate nor inaccurate
    • Somewhat accurate
    • Very accurate
31. 31. I fear the worst.
    Probes cognitive patterns of catastrophizing and pessimistic anticipatory anxiety.
    • Very inaccurate
    • Somewhat inaccurate
    • Neither accurate nor inaccurate
    • Somewhat accurate
    • Very accurate
32. 32. I feel comfortable around people.
    Assesses the patient's baseline ease and relaxation in social situations.
    • Very inaccurate
    • Somewhat inaccurate
    • Neither accurate nor inaccurate
    • Somewhat accurate
    • Very accurate
33. 33. I enjoy getting lost in my ideas.
    Evaluates the degree to which the patient engages in and enjoys complex daydreaming.
    • Very inaccurate
    • Somewhat inaccurate
    • Neither accurate nor inaccurate
    • Somewhat accurate
    • Very accurate
34. 34. I believe that others have good intentions.
    Gauges fundamental interpersonal trust and the absence of cynical attribution.
    • Very inaccurate
    • Somewhat inaccurate
    • Neither accurate nor inaccurate
    • Somewhat accurate
    • Very accurate
35. 35. I excel at what I do.
    Measures the patient's self-appraisal of mastery, competence, and skillfulness.
    • Very inaccurate
    • Somewhat inaccurate
    • Neither accurate nor inaccurate
    • Somewhat accurate
    • Very accurate
36. 36. I get irritated easily.
    Probes emotional reactivity, specifically the quickness to experience annoyance.
    • Very inaccurate
    • Somewhat inaccurate
    • Neither accurate nor inaccurate
    • Somewhat accurate
    • Very accurate
37. 37. I talk to a lot of people at parties.
    Assesses gregariousness and the breadth of social engagement in group settings.
    • Very inaccurate
    • Somewhat inaccurate
    • Neither accurate nor inaccurate
    • Somewhat accurate
    • Very accurate
38. 38. I see beauty in things that others might not notice.
    Evaluates aesthetic perceptiveness and appreciation for subtle environmental details.
    • Very inaccurate
    • Somewhat inaccurate
    • Neither accurate nor inaccurate
    • Somewhat accurate
    • Very accurate
39. 39. I cheat to get ahead.
    Gauges moral flexibility and the willingness to compromise ethics for personal gain.
    • Very inaccurate
    • Somewhat inaccurate
    • Neither accurate nor inaccurate
    • Somewhat accurate
    • Very accurate
40. 40. I often forget to put things back in their place.
    Measures a lack of orderliness and a tendency toward physical disorganization.
    • Very inaccurate
    • Somewhat inaccurate
    • Neither accurate nor inaccurate
    • Somewhat accurate
    • Very accurate
41. 41. I don't like myself.
    Probes core self-esteem, identifying potential feelings of worthlessness or self-rejection.
    • Very inaccurate
    • Somewhat inaccurate
    • Neither accurate nor inaccurate
    • Somewhat accurate
    • Very accurate
42. 42. I try to lead others.
    Assesses assertiveness and the proactive assumption of authority roles.
    • Very inaccurate
    • Somewhat inaccurate
    • Neither accurate nor inaccurate
    • Somewhat accurate
    • Very accurate
43. 43. I feel others' emotions.
    Evaluates affective empathy and the porousness of emotional boundaries.
    • Very inaccurate
    • Somewhat inaccurate
    • Neither accurate nor inaccurate
    • Somewhat accurate
    • Very accurate
44. 44. I am concerned about others.
    Gauges general altruistic interest and care for the well-being of peers.
    • Very inaccurate
    • Somewhat inaccurate
    • Neither accurate nor inaccurate
    • Somewhat accurate
    • Very accurate
45. 45. I tell the truth.
    Measures trait-level honesty, sincerity, and ethical reliability.
    • Very inaccurate
    • Somewhat inaccurate
    • Neither accurate nor inaccurate
    • Somewhat accurate
    • Very accurate
46. 46. I'm afraid of drawing attention to myself.
    Probes social anxiety and the fear of being scrutinized or judged by others.
    • Very inaccurate
    • Somewhat inaccurate
    • Neither accurate nor inaccurate
    • Somewhat accurate
    • Very accurate
47. 47. I am always on the go.
    Assesses hyperactivity or a high baseline need for continuous physical engagement.
    • Very inaccurate
    • Somewhat inaccurate
    • Neither accurate nor inaccurate
    • Somewhat accurate
    • Very accurate
48. 48. I prefer to stick to things I know.
    Evaluates low openness to experience and a strong preference for the familiar.
    • Very inaccurate
    • Somewhat inaccurate
    • Neither accurate nor inaccurate
    • Somewhat accurate
    • Very accurate
49. 49. I yell at people.
    Gauges aggressive emotional expression and poor interpersonal impulse control.
    • Very inaccurate
    • Somewhat inaccurate
    • Neither accurate nor inaccurate
    • Somewhat accurate
    • Very accurate
50. 50. I do more than what is expected of me.
    Measures achievement-striving and the drive to exceed standard requirements.
    • Very inaccurate
    • Somewhat inaccurate
    • Neither accurate nor inaccurate
    • Somewhat accurate
    • Very accurate
51. 51. I am demanding of myself and others.
    Probes the patient's capacity for moderation and resistance to hedonistic urges.
    • Very inaccurate
    • Somewhat inaccurate
    • Neither accurate nor inaccurate
    • Somewhat accurate
    • Very accurate
52. 52. I seek adventure.
    Assesses the active pursuit of novel, risky, or exciting physical experiences.
    • Very inaccurate
    • Somewhat inaccurate
    • Neither accurate nor inaccurate
    • Somewhat accurate
    • Very accurate
53. 53. I avoid philosophical discussions.
    Evaluates a lack of interest in abstract, theoretical, or complex intellectual topics.
    • Very inaccurate
    • Somewhat inaccurate
    • Neither accurate nor inaccurate
    • Somewhat accurate
    • Very accurate
54. 54. I am not interested in abstract ideas.
    Gauges self-enhancement tendencies and an elevated sense of personal superiority.
    • Very inaccurate
    • Somewhat inaccurate
    • Neither accurate nor inaccurate
    • Somewhat accurate
    • Very accurate
55. 55. I achieve my goals.
    Measures self-discipline and the ability to translate intentions into completed actions.
    • Very inaccurate
    • Somewhat inaccurate
    • Neither accurate nor inaccurate
    • Somewhat accurate
    • Very accurate
56. 56. I feel overwhelmed by events.
    Probes stress tolerance and the vulnerability to feeling incapacitated by life demands.
    • Very inaccurate
    • Somewhat inaccurate
    • Neither accurate nor inaccurate
    • Somewhat accurate
    • Very accurate
57. 57. I have a lot of fun.
    Assesses the frequent experience of lightheartedness, cheerfulness, and enjoyment.
    • Very inaccurate
    • Somewhat inaccurate
    • Neither accurate nor inaccurate
    • Somewhat accurate
    • Very accurate
58. 58. I believe there is no absolute right or wrong.
    Evaluates moral relativism and openness to ambiguous or non-traditional value systems.
    • Very inaccurate
    • Somewhat inaccurate
    • Neither accurate nor inaccurate
    • Somewhat accurate
    • Very accurate
59. 59. I feel sympathy for people less fortunate than me.
    Gauges the emotional capacity to resonate with the misfortune of others.
    • Very inaccurate
    • Somewhat inaccurate
    • Neither accurate nor inaccurate
    • Somewhat accurate
    • Very accurate
60. 60. I make impulsive decisions.
    Measures cognitive impulsivity and the failure to evaluate consequences before acting.
    • Very inaccurate
    • Somewhat inaccurate
    • Neither accurate nor inaccurate
    • Somewhat accurate
    • Very accurate
61. 61. I am afraid of many things.
    Probes the breadth of the patient's specific fears and generalized threat perception.
    • Very inaccurate
    • Somewhat inaccurate
    • Neither accurate nor inaccurate
    • Somewhat accurate
    • Very accurate
62. 62. I avoid contact with others.
    Assesses active social withdrawal and a strong preference for isolation.
    • Very inaccurate
    • Somewhat inaccurate
    • Neither accurate nor inaccurate
    • Somewhat accurate
    • Very accurate
63. 63. I love to daydream.
    Evaluates the extent to which the patient finds reward in internal, imaginative wandering.
    • Very inaccurate
    • Somewhat inaccurate
    • Neither accurate nor inaccurate
    • Somewhat accurate
    • Very accurate
64. 64. I trust what people say.
    Gauges interpersonal credulity and the absence of suspiciousness.
    • Very inaccurate
    • Somewhat inaccurate
    • Neither accurate nor inaccurate
    • Somewhat accurate
    • Very accurate
65. 65. I handle tasks easily.
    Measures functional competence and the efficient execution of daily responsibilities.
    • Very inaccurate
    • Somewhat inaccurate
    • Neither accurate nor inaccurate
    • Somewhat accurate
    • Very accurate
66. 66. I lose my patience.
    Probes emotional dysregulation and the overt behavioral expression of anger.
    • Very inaccurate
    • Somewhat inaccurate
    • Neither accurate nor inaccurate
    • Somewhat accurate
    • Very accurate
67. 67. I prefer to be alone.
    Assesses low gregariousness and a structural preference for solitude over company.
    • Very inaccurate
    • Somewhat inaccurate
    • Neither accurate nor inaccurate
    • Somewhat accurate
    • Very accurate
68. 68. I dislike poetry.
    Evaluates a specific lack of aesthetic or artistic sensitivity.
    • Very inaccurate
    • Somewhat inaccurate
    • Neither accurate nor inaccurate
    • Somewhat accurate
    • Very accurate
69. 69. I take advantage of others.
    Gauges exploitative interpersonal tendencies and a deficit in moral fairness.
    • Very inaccurate
    • Somewhat inaccurate
    • Neither accurate nor inaccurate
    • Somewhat accurate
    • Very accurate
70. 70. I leave my room messy.
    Measures low orderliness and comfort with environmental disarray.
    • Very inaccurate
    • Somewhat inaccurate
    • Neither accurate nor inaccurate
    • Somewhat accurate
    • Very accurate
71. 71. I often get down in the dumps.
    Probes the frequent recurrence of dysphoria and depressive emotional states.
    • Very inaccurate
    • Somewhat inaccurate
    • Neither accurate nor inaccurate
    • Somewhat accurate
    • Very accurate
72. 72. I take control of things.
    Assesses dominance, agency, and the willingness to manage situations.
    • Very inaccurate
    • Somewhat inaccurate
    • Neither accurate nor inaccurate
    • Somewhat accurate
    • Very accurate
73. 73. I rarely notice my emotional reactions.
    Evaluates a deficit in emotional awareness or alexithymic tendencies.
    • Very inaccurate
    • Somewhat inaccurate
    • Neither accurate nor inaccurate
    • Somewhat accurate
    • Very accurate
74. 74. I am indifferent to the feelings of others.
    Gauges low affective empathy and interpersonal callousness.
    • Very inaccurate
    • Somewhat inaccurate
    • Neither accurate nor inaccurate
    • Somewhat accurate
    • Very accurate
75. 75. I break the rules.
    Measures nonconformity, low dutifulness, and a disregard for established regulations.
    • Very inaccurate
    • Somewhat inaccurate
    • Neither accurate nor inaccurate
    • Somewhat accurate
    • Very accurate
76. 76. I only feel comfortable with my friends.
    Probes social anxiety that is specifically triggered by unfamiliar interpersonal contexts.
    • Very inaccurate
    • Somewhat inaccurate
    • Neither accurate nor inaccurate
    • Somewhat accurate
    • Very accurate
77. 77. I do a lot of things in my free time.
    Assesses the baseline activity level and drive to remain occupied outside of work.
    • Very inaccurate
    • Somewhat inaccurate
    • Neither accurate nor inaccurate
    • Somewhat accurate
    • Very accurate
78. 78. I dislike change.
    Evaluates psychological rigidity and resistance to alterations in routine or environment.
    • Very inaccurate
    • Somewhat inaccurate
    • Neither accurate nor inaccurate
    • Somewhat accurate
    • Very accurate
79. 79. I insult people.
    Gauges verbal aggression, hostility, and antagonistic interpersonal behavior.
    • Very inaccurate
    • Somewhat inaccurate
    • Neither accurate nor inaccurate
    • Somewhat accurate
    • Very accurate
80. 80. I do just enough work to get by.
    Measures low achievement-striving and a lack of intrinsic industriousness.
    • Very inaccurate
    • Somewhat inaccurate
    • Neither accurate nor inaccurate
    • Somewhat accurate
    • Very accurate
81. 81. I easily resist temptation.
    Probes high self-regulation and the ability to delay immediate gratification.
    • Very inaccurate
    • Somewhat inaccurate
    • Neither accurate nor inaccurate
    • Somewhat accurate
    • Very accurate
82. 82. I act wildly.
    Assesses thrill-seeking behavior and a disregard for personal safety or consequences.
    • Very inaccurate
    • Somewhat inaccurate
    • Neither accurate nor inaccurate
    • Somewhat accurate
    • Very accurate
83. 83. I have difficulty understanding abstract ideas.
    Evaluates self-reported limitations in cognitive complexity or intellectual engagement.
    • Very inaccurate
    • Somewhat inaccurate
    • Neither accurate nor inaccurate
    • Somewhat accurate
    • Very accurate
84. 84. I have a very high opinion of myself.
    Gauges self-aggrandizement and the presence of narcissistic self-evaluation.
    • Very inaccurate
    • Somewhat inaccurate
    • Neither accurate nor inaccurate
    • Somewhat accurate
    • Very accurate
85. 85. I waste my time.
    Measures low self-discipline and susceptibility to procrastination or distraction.
    • Very inaccurate
    • Somewhat inaccurate
    • Neither accurate nor inaccurate
    • Somewhat accurate
    • Very accurate
86. 86. I feel unable to handle things.
    Probes perceived vulnerability to stress and a lack of coping efficacy.
    • Very inaccurate
    • Somewhat inaccurate
    • Neither accurate nor inaccurate
    • Somewhat accurate
    • Very accurate
87. 87. I love life.
    Assesses the presence of vitality, optimism, and an overarching positive affective state.
    • Very inaccurate
    • Somewhat inaccurate
    • Neither accurate nor inaccurate
    • Somewhat accurate
    • Very accurate
88. 88. I tend to vote for conservative candidates.
    Evaluates a preference for traditional values, stability, and conventionality.
    • Very inaccurate
    • Somewhat inaccurate
    • Neither accurate nor inaccurate
    • Somewhat accurate
    • Very accurate
89. 89. I am not interested in other people's problems.
    Gauges low sympathy and an unwillingness to engage with the distress of others.
    • Very inaccurate
    • Somewhat inaccurate
    • Neither accurate nor inaccurate
    • Somewhat accurate
    • Very accurate
90. 90. I rush into action.
    Measures behavioral impulsivity and a lack of cautious deliberation.
    • Very inaccurate
    • Somewhat inaccurate
    • Neither accurate nor inaccurate
    • Somewhat accurate
    • Very accurate
91. 91. I get stressed out easily.
    Probes the patient's reactivity to daily hassles and low threshold for psychological tension.
    • Very inaccurate
    • Somewhat inaccurate
    • Neither accurate nor inaccurate
    • Somewhat accurate
    • Very accurate
92. 92. I keep others at a distance.
    Assesses emotional guardedness and the active avoidance of interpersonal intimacy.
    • Very inaccurate
    • Somewhat inaccurate
    • Neither accurate nor inaccurate
    • Somewhat accurate
    • Very accurate
93. 93. I like to get lost in thought.
    Evaluates the patient's enjoyment of introspection and sustained cognitive exploration.
    • Very inaccurate
    • Somewhat inaccurate
    • Neither accurate nor inaccurate
    • Somewhat accurate
    • Very accurate
94. 94. I don't trust others.
    Gauges trait-level suspiciousness, cynicism, and negative interpersonal expectations.
    • Very inaccurate
    • Somewhat inaccurate
    • Neither accurate nor inaccurate
    • Somewhat accurate
    • Very accurate
95. 95. I know how to get things done.
    Measures practical self-efficacy and confidence in instrumental problem-solving.
    • Very inaccurate
    • Somewhat inaccurate
    • Neither accurate nor inaccurate
    • Somewhat accurate
    • Very accurate
96. 96. I am not easily annoyed.
    Probes emotional stability and a high tolerance for frustration.
    • Very inaccurate
    • Somewhat inaccurate
    • Neither accurate nor inaccurate
    • Somewhat accurate
    • Very accurate
97. 97. I avoid crowds.
    Assesses a specific aversion to high-density, highly stimulating social environments.
    • Very inaccurate
    • Somewhat inaccurate
    • Neither accurate nor inaccurate
    • Somewhat accurate
    • Very accurate
98. 98. I don't enjoy going to art museums.
    Evaluates a disinterest in cultural institutions and aesthetic contemplation.
    • Very inaccurate
    • Somewhat inaccurate
    • Neither accurate nor inaccurate
    • Somewhat accurate
    • Very accurate
99. 99. I get in the way of others' plans.
    Gauges interpersonal antagonism, uncooperativeness, and oppositional behavior.
    • Very inaccurate
    • Somewhat inaccurate
    • Neither accurate nor inaccurate
    • Somewhat accurate
    • Very accurate
100. 100. I leave my things lying around.
     Measures a persistent lack of organization and low trait orderliness.
     • Very inaccurate
     • Somewhat inaccurate
     • Neither accurate nor inaccurate
     • Somewhat accurate
     • Very accurate
101. 101. I am comfortable with myself.
     Probes core self-acceptance and the absence of depressive self-criticism.
     • Very inaccurate
     • Somewhat inaccurate
     • Neither accurate nor inaccurate
     • Somewhat accurate
     • Very accurate
102. 102. I wait for others to take the lead.
     Assesses low assertiveness, passivity, and a preference for following rather than directing.
     • Very inaccurate
     • Somewhat inaccurate
     • Neither accurate nor inaccurate
     • Somewhat accurate
     • Very accurate
103. 103. I don't understand emotional people.
     Evaluates a lack of emotional resonance and difficulty comprehending affective displays.
     • Very inaccurate
     • Somewhat inaccurate
     • Neither accurate nor inaccurate
     • Somewhat accurate
     • Very accurate
104. 104. I don't make time for others.
     Gauges low altruism and a self-centered approach to time and resources.
     • Very inaccurate
     • Somewhat inaccurate
     • Neither accurate nor inaccurate
     • Somewhat accurate
     • Very accurate
105. 105. I don't keep my promises.
     Measures unreliability, low dutifulness, and a failure to honor social contracts.
     • Very inaccurate
     • Somewhat inaccurate
     • Neither accurate nor inaccurate
     • Somewhat accurate
     • Very accurate
106. 106. I am not bothered by difficult social situations.
     Probes a lack of social anxiety and high emotional resilience in interpersonal contexts.
     • Very inaccurate
     • Somewhat inaccurate
     • Neither accurate nor inaccurate
     • Somewhat accurate
     • Very accurate
107. 107. I like to take it easy.
     Assesses a relaxed, low-energy disposition and a preference for leisure over activity.
     • Very inaccurate
     • Somewhat inaccurate
     • Neither accurate nor inaccurate
     • Somewhat accurate
     • Very accurate
108. 108. I am attached to conventional methods.
     Evaluates conservatism in habits and a strong preference for traditional methods.
     • Very inaccurate
     • Somewhat inaccurate
     • Neither accurate nor inaccurate
     • Somewhat accurate
     • Very accurate
109. 109. I take it out on others.
     Gauges vindictiveness, spite, and retaliatory behavioral patterns.
     • Very inaccurate
     • Somewhat inaccurate
     • Neither accurate nor inaccurate
     • Somewhat accurate
     • Very accurate
110. 110. I put little time and effort into my work.
     Measures low ambition, poor work ethic, and minimal achievement-striving.
     • Very inaccurate
     • Somewhat inaccurate
     • Neither accurate nor inaccurate
     • Somewhat accurate
     • Very accurate
111. 111. I am able to control my cravings.
     Probes the successful regulation of impulses and high trait moderation.
     • Very inaccurate
     • Somewhat inaccurate
     • Neither accurate nor inaccurate
     • Somewhat accurate
     • Very accurate
112. 112. I rarely overindulge.
     Assesses uninhibited, excitement-seeking behavior and a desire to break norms for fun.
     • Very inaccurate
     • Somewhat inaccurate
     • Neither accurate nor inaccurate
     • Somewhat accurate
     • Very accurate
113. 113. I am not interested in theoretical discussions.
     Evaluates an aversion to abstract intellectualizing and complex ideation.
     • Very inaccurate
     • Somewhat inaccurate
     • Neither accurate nor inaccurate
     • Somewhat accurate
     • Very accurate
114. 114. I boast about my virtues.
     Gauges immodesty, self-promotion, and the need for external validation of worth.
     • Very inaccurate
     • Somewhat inaccurate
     • Neither accurate nor inaccurate
     • Somewhat accurate
     • Very accurate
115. 115. I have difficulty starting tasks.
     Measures task-initiation deficits, procrastination, and low self-discipline.
     • Very inaccurate
     • Somewhat inaccurate
     • Neither accurate nor inaccurate
     • Somewhat accurate
     • Very accurate
116. 116. I remain calm under pressure.
     Probes high stress tolerance and the ability to maintain composure during crises.
     • Very inaccurate
     • Somewhat inaccurate
     • Neither accurate nor inaccurate
     • Somewhat accurate
     • Very accurate
117. 117. I look on the bright side of life.
     Assesses trait optimism, cheerfulness, and a positive cognitive bias.
     • Very inaccurate
     • Somewhat inaccurate
     • Neither accurate nor inaccurate
     • Somewhat accurate
     • Very accurate
118. 118. I believe we should be tough on crime.
     Evaluates rigid moral conventionality and a preference for punitive justice.
     • Very inaccurate
     • Somewhat inaccurate
     • Neither accurate nor inaccurate
     • Somewhat accurate
     • Very accurate
119. 119. I try not to think about those in need.
     Gauges a defensive avoidance of sympathy and a lack of altruistic concern.
     • Very inaccurate
     • Somewhat inaccurate
     • Neither accurate nor inaccurate
     • Somewhat accurate
     • Very accurate
120. 120. I act without thinking.
     Measures profound impulsivity and a failure of executive foresight in decision-making.
     • Very inaccurate
     • Somewhat inaccurate
     • Neither accurate nor inaccurate
     • Somewhat accurate
     • Very accurate