World Assumptions Scale – Basic Beliefs Assessment Test - the question form

1. Misfortune is less likely to happen to decent, good people.

2. People are by nature unfriendly and malicious.

3. Whether someone experiences misfortune in life is a matter of chance.

4. People are basically good by nature.

5. In this world, good things happen much more often than bad things.

6. The course of our lives is largely determined by chance.

7. In general, people get what they deserve.

8. I often think that there is nothing good about me.

9. There is more good than evil in the world.

10. I am generally a lucky person.

11. Misfortunes happen to people because of the mistakes they have made.

12. Deep down, people are not very concerned about what happens to others.

13. I usually act in ways that increase the likelihood of a favorable outcome for me.

14. If a person is good, happiness and good fortune will come to them.

15. Life is too full of uncertainty; too much depends on chance.

16. When I think about it, I am very often lucky.

17. I almost always make an effort to prevent misfortunes that could happen to me.

18. I do not think very highly of myself.

19. In most cases, good people get what they deserve in life.

20. Through our own actions, we can prevent misfortunes.

21. Looking back on my life, I realize that luck has been on my side.

22. If you take precautions, you can avoid misfortunes.

23. I take steps to protect myself from misfortune.

24. In general, life is a lottery.

25. The world is beautiful.

26. Most people are kind and willing to help others.

27. I usually choose the course of action that will bring me the greatest benefit.

28. I am very satisfied with the kind of person I am.

29. When misfortune happens, it is usually because people did not take the necessary measures to protect themselves.

30. If you look closely, you will see that the world is full of goodness.

31. I have reason to be ashamed of my character.

32. I am more fortunate than most people.