Cognitive Style Assessment TSOV-4 Test - the question form
Questions: 54 · 10 minutes
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1. I support a traditional division of family roles.
1 – No, that is not true
2 – Probably true
3 – True
4 – Completely true
2. When solving work-related tasks, I prefer to rely on the opinion of my supervisor or someone I consider an authority.
1 – Not true
2 – Somewhat true
3 – True
4 – Completely true
3. I have never been late for anything.
1 – No, not true
2 – Probably true
3 – True
4 – Completely true
4. When arranging the interior of my apartment, I do not come up with something new; I follow traditions.
1 – No, that is not true
2 – Probably true
3 – True
4 – Completely true
5. I prefer to follow the social and moral norms accepted in this society.
1 – No, this is not true
2 – Probably true
3 – True
4 – Completely true
6. I enjoy socializing with other people, and I do not mind being alone.
1 – No, that is not true
2 – Probably true
3 – True
4 – Completely true
7. When I read a magazine article in my leisure time, it is most likely about a controversial political or social issue.
No, that is not true
Probably true
True
Completely true
8. When difficulties pile up, I often get sick or feel like drinking alcohol.
1 – No, that is not true
2 – Probably true
3 – True
4 – Completely true
9. In everyday matters, I usually go along with the opinions of my parents and acquaintances.
1 – No, that is not true
2 – Probably true
3 – True
4 – Completely true
10. I have a negative attitude toward unconventional sexual behavior.
1 – No, that is not true
2 – Probably true
3 – True
4 – Completely true
11. I believe that not every employee is responsible for the reputation of the entire company.
1 – No, that is not the case
2 – Probably true
3 – True
4 – Completely true
12. I can easily get back into work after a long break (e.g., after vacation or holidays).
1 – No, this is not true
2 – Probably true
3 – True
4 – Completely true
13. If I were asked to rank my wishes in order of importance (main and secondary), I would find it difficult to do.
1 – Not true
2 – Probably true
3 – True
4 – Completely true
14. I always pay close attention to how I am dressed.
1 – No, this is not true
2 – Probably true
3 – True
4 – Completely true
15. When I read an article on a controversial issue, I prefer it to state the values the author holds.
1 – No, that is not true
2 – Probably true
3 – True
4 – Completely true
16. I believe that no one has the right to break the law.
1 – No, that is not true
2 – Probably true
3 – True
4 – Completely true
17. I find it hard to make myself read a new book, but I can reread an old one several times.
1 – No, that is not the case
2 – Probably so
3 – True
4 – Completely true
18. For me, the most important thing in life is to be useful to my family members or to society.
1 – No, that is not true
2 – Probably true
3 – True
4 – Completely true
19. In a marriage, there should be mutual understanding and loyalty between spouses.
1 – No, that is not true
2 – Probably true
3 – True
4 – Completely true
20. I prefer to approach my work responsibly.
1 – No, that is not true
2 – Probably true
3 – True
4 – Completely true
21. I never gossip.
1 – No, that is not true
2 – Probably true
3 – True
4 – Completely true
22. My apartment must always be tidy and clean.
1 – Not true
2 – Probably true
3 – True
4 – Completely true
23. I have a negative attitude toward informal youth movements.
1 – No, that is not true
2 – Probably true
3 – True
4 – Completely true
24. I am likely to consider something correct or true if it is consistent with other things I believe.
1 – No, that is not true
2 – Probably true
3 – True
4 – Completely true
25. In general, I find a theory useful if it seems related to other theories and ideas that I have already learned.
1 – Not true
2 – Somewhat true
3 – True
4 – Completely true
26. In stressful situations, I constantly feel like smoking.
1 – No, this is not true
2 – Probably true
3 – True
4 – Completely true
27. At home, I try to behave at the table the same way as in a cafe or restaurant.
1 – No, that is not true
2 – Probably true
3 – True
4 – Completely true
28. I believe that a marriage between spouses should be officially registered.
1 – No, that is not true
2 – Probably so
3 – True
4 – Completely true
29. When choosing a job, I am guided more by prestige than by my own interests.
1 – No, that is not true
2 – Probably true
3 – True
4 – Completely true
30. I speak as freely as usual when I am with people whose opinion I value highly.
1 – No, that is not true
2 – Probably true
3 – True
4 – Completely true
31. Advertising helps me know exactly what I want to buy.
1 – No, that is not true
2 – Probably true
3 – True
4 – Completely true
32. A person’s appearance plays an important role in how I judge their personality.
1 – No, that is not the case
2 – Probably true
3 – True
4 – Completely true
33. In general, I learn new ideas best when I can understand how similar they are to ideas I am already familiar with.
1 – No, this is not true
2 – Probably true
3 – True
4 – Completely true
34. I believe that everyone should vote in elections.
1 – No, that is not true
2 – Probably true
3 – True
4 – Completely true
35. I become attached quickly to the people around me.
1 – Not true
2 – Somewhat true
3 – True
4 – Completely true
36. I very rarely feel dislike toward anyone.
1 – No, that is not true
2 – Probably true
3 – True
4 – Completely true
37. I believe that in a marriage, the husband should earn more than the wife.
1 – No, that is not true
2 – Probably true
3 – True
4 – Completely true
38. I believe I have average abilities.
1 – Not true
2 – Probably true
3 – True
4 – Completely true
39. I do not care about my health at all.
1 – No, that is not true
2 – Perhaps that is true
3 – True
4 – Completely true
40. I would like to have a car that is at least as good as other people's.
1 – No, that is not true
2 – Probably true
3 – True
4 – Completely true
41. I would never wear something that is out of fashion.
1 – No, that is not true
2 – Probably true
3 – True
4 – Completely true
42. When I first approach a technical problem, I am more likely to look for ways others have already solved it.
1 – No, that is not true
2 – Probably true
3 – True
4 – Completely true
43. I believe that citizens’ religiosity is a criterion of a society’s moral and ethical health.
1 – No, that is not the case
2 – Probably true
3 – True
4 – Completely true
44. I would like to try using drugs.
1 – Not true
2 – Probably true
3 – True
4 – Completely true
45. I am always willing to put other people's needs ahead of my own goals and interests.
1 – No, that is not true
2 – Probably true
3 – True
4 – Completely true
46. I believe that marriage between spouses should be once and for life.
1 – No, that is not true
2 – Probably true
3 – True
4 – Completely true
47. Recognition of my achievements is important to me.
1 – No, that is not true
2 – Probably true
3 – True
4 – Completely true
48. I have never talked about things I do not understand.
No, that is not true
Probably true
True
Completely true
49. I tend to prefer heavily advertised products.
1 – No, that is not true
2 – Somewhat true
3 – True
4 – Completely true
50. I believe that an attractive person is a successful person.
1 – No, that is not the case
2 – Probably true
3 – True
4 – Completely true
51. I prefer to eat traditional dishes rather than new, exotic ones.
1 – No, that is not true
2 – Probably true
3 – True
4 – Completely true
52. Overall, I agree with the current political authorities in my country.
1 – No, that is not true
2 – Probably true
3 – True
4 – Completely true
53. When problems arise, I have trouble falling asleep for a long time.
1 – No, that is not true
2 – Somewhat true
3 – True
4 – Completely true
54. The opinion of most people is very important to me.
1 – No, that is not true
2 – Probably true
3 – True
4 – Completely true
1. I endorse a traditional division of family roles.
1 – No, that is not true
2 – Probably true
3 – True
4 – Completely true
2. When solving work-related tasks, I prefer to rely on the opinion of my supervisor or someone I consider an authority.
1 – No, that is not true
2 – Probably true
3 – True
4 – Completely true
3. I have never been late anywhere.
1 – No, that is not true
2 – Probably true
3 – True
4 – Completely true
4. When decorating the interior of my apartment, I do not come up with something new; I follow tradition.
1 – No, that is not true
2 – Probably true
3 – True
4 – Completely true
5. I prefer to follow the social and moral norms accepted in my society.
1 – No, this is not the case
2 – Probably true
3 – True
4 – Completely true
6. I like to socialize with other people, and being alone does not bother me.
1 – No, that is not true
2 – Probably true
3 – True
4 – Completely true
7. When I read a magazine article in my free time, it is most likely about a controversial political or social issue.
1 – Not true
2 – Probably true
3 – True
4 – Completely true
8. When difficulties pile up, I often get sick or feel like drinking alcohol.
1 – No, that is not true
2 – Probably true
3 – True
4 – Completely true
9. In everyday matters, I usually go along with the opinions of my parents and acquaintances.
1 – No, not true
2 – Probably true
3 – True
4 – Completely true
10. I disapprove of unconventional sexual behavior.
1 – Not true
2 – Probably true
3 – True
4 – Completely true
11. I believe that not every employee is responsible for the company’s overall reputation.
1 – No, that is not true
2 – Probably true
3 – True
4 – Completely true
12. I find it easy to get back into work after a long break (for example, after a vacation or holidays).
1 – No, that is not true
2 – Probably true
3 – True
4 – Completely true
13. If I were asked to rank my desires as most important versus less important, I would have difficulty doing so.
1 – No, that is not true
2 – Probably true
3 – True
4 – Completely true
14. I always pay close attention to how I am dressed.
1 – No, that is not the case
2 – Probably true
3 – True
4 – Completely true
15. When I read an article on a controversial issue, I prefer it to state the values the author holds.
1 – No, that is not the case
2 – Probably true
3 – True
4 – Completely true
16. I believe that no one has the right to break the law.
1 – No, that is not true
2 – Probably true
3 – True
4 – Completely true
17. I find it hard to make myself read a new book, but I can reread an old one several times.
1 – No, this is not true
2 – Probably true
3 – True
4 – Completely true
18. Being useful to my family members or to society is the most important thing in life to me.
1 – No, that is not true
2 – Probably true
3 – True
4 – Completely true
19. In a marriage, there should be mutual understanding and loyalty between spouses.
1 – No, that is not so
2 – Probably true
3 – True
4 – Completely true
20. I prefer to approach my work responsibly.
1 – Not true
2 – Somewhat true
3 – True
4 – Completely true
21. I never gossip.
1 – No, that is not true
2 – Probably true
3 – True
4 – Completely true
22. My home must always be neat and clean.
1 – No, that is not the case
2 – Probably true
3 – True
4 – Completely true
23. I have a negative attitude toward informal youth movements.
1 – No, that is not true
2 – Probably so
3 – True
4 – Completely true
24. I am likely to consider something correct or true if it is consistent with other things I believe.
1 – No, that is not true
2 – Probably true
3 – True
4 – Completely true
25. In general, I find a theory useful if it seems closely related to other theories and ideas I have already learned.
1 – No, that is not true
2 – Probably true
3 – True
4 – Completely true
26. In stressful situations, I constantly feel like smoking.
1 – Not true
2 – Probably true
3 – True
4 – Completely true
27. At home, I try to behave at the table the same way I do in a cafe or restaurant.
1 – No, this is not true
2 – Probably true
3 – True
4 – Completely true
28. I believe that a marriage between spouses should be officially registered.
No, that is not true
Probably true
True
Completely true
29. When choosing a job, I am guided more by prestige than by my own interests.
1 – No, that is not true
2 – Somewhat true
3 – True
4 – Completely true
30. I speak as freely as usual in the presence of people whose opinion I value highly.
1 – No, that is not so
2 – Probably true
3 – True
4 – Completely true
31. Advertising helps me know exactly what I want to buy.
1 – Not true
2 – Somewhat true
3 – True
4 – Completely true
32. A person’s appearance plays a significant role in how I evaluate their personality.
1 – Not true
2 – Probably true
3 – True
4 – Completely true
33. In general, I learn new ideas best when I can understand how similar they are to ideas I am already familiar with.
1 – No, that is not true
2 – Probably true
3 – True
4 – Completely true
34. I believe that everyone should vote.
1 – No, that is not true
2 – Somewhat agree
3 – Agree
4 – Strongly agree
35. I quickly become attached to the people around me.
1 – No, not true
2 – Probably true
3 – True
4 – Completely true
36. I very rarely feel dislike toward anyone.
1 – No, that is not true
2 – Probably true
3 – True
4 – Completely true
37. I believe that, in marriage, the husband should earn more than the wife.
1 – No, that is not true
2 – Probably true
3 – True
4 – Completely true
38. I believe I have average abilities.
1 – Not true
2 – Probably true
3 – True
4 – Completely true
39. I do not care about my health at all.
1 – No, that is not true
2 – Probably true
3 – True
4 – Completely true
40. I would like to have a car that is at least as good as other people's.
1 – No, that is not true
2 – Probably true
3 – True
4 – Completely true
41. I would never wear something that is out of fashion.
1 – No, that is not true
2 – Probably true
3 – True
4 – Completely true
42. When I first approach a technical problem, I am more likely to look for ways others have already solved it.
1 – Not true
2 – Somewhat true
3 – True
4 – Exactly true
43. I believe that citizens’ religiosity is a criterion of a society’s moral and ethical health.
1 – No, that is not true
2 – Somewhat agree
3 – Agree
4 – Completely agree
44. I would like to try recreational drugs.
1 – No, not true
2 – Somewhat true
3 – True
4 – Completely true
45. I am always willing to sacrifice my own goals and interests for others.
1 – No, that is not true
2 – Probably true
3 – True
4 – Completely true
46. I believe that marriage between spouses should be once and for life.
1 – No, that is not true
2 – Probably true
3 – True
4 – Completely true
47. Recognition of my achievements is important to me.
1 – Not true
2 – Somewhat true
3 – True
4 – Completely true
48. I have never talked about things I do not understand.
1 – No, that is not true
2 – Probably true
3 – True
4 – Completely true
49. I prefer heavily advertised products.
1 – Not true
2 – Somewhat true
3 – True
4 – Completely true
50. I believe that an attractive person is a successful person.
1 – No, that is not true
2 – Probably true
3 – True
4 – Completely true
51. I prefer to eat traditional foods rather than new, exotic ones.
1 – No, that is not true
2 – Probably true
3 – True
4 – Completely true
52. Overall, I agree with the current political authorities in my country.
1 – No, that is not true
2 – Probably true
3 – True
4 – Completely true
53. When problems arise, I have difficulty falling asleep for a long time.
1 – No, that is not true
2 – Somewhat true
3 – True
4 – Completely true
54. The opinion of most people is very important to me.
1 – No, that is not true
2 – Probably true
3 – True
4 – Completely true