Comprehensive Metacognitive Potential Questionnaire, COMP-U Test - the question form
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1. When I learn something new, I relate it to what I already know in that area.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure this does not apply
3 – Applies less than it does not apply
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies more than it does not apply
6 – Almost sure this applies
7 – Completely applies
2. When making an important decision, I tend to evaluate how effective the strategies I use are.
1 – Not true at all
2 – Fairly sure it is not true
3 – More not true than true
4 – Not sure
5 – More true than not true
6 – Fairly sure it is true
7 – Completely true
3. I can easily predict the words and actions of my employees and colleagues.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure it does not apply
3 – Rather does not apply than applies
4 – Not sure
5 – Rather applies than does not apply
6 – Almost sure it applies
7 – Completely applies to me
4. I notice when someone is upset, even if they are trying to hide it.
1 – Completely untrue
2 – Almost certainly untrue
3 – Somewhat untrue rather than true
4 – Not sure
5 – Somewhat true rather than untrue
6 – Almost certainly true
7 – Completely true
5. I am aware of my intellectual strengths and limitations.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure this does not apply
3 – Applies less than it does not apply
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies more than it does not apply
6 – Almost sure this applies
7 – Fully applies
6. I usually have clear goals that help me stay in control of my activities and achieve the results I planned.
1 – Not true for me at all
2 – I am almost sure this is not true for me
3 – More not true than true for me
4 – Not sure
5 – More true than not true for me
6 – I am almost sure this is true for me
7 – Completely true for me
7. In a difficult situation, I believe that the first decision is the best one.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure this does not apply
3 – Rather does not apply than applies
4 – Not sure
5 – Rather applies than does not apply
6 – Almost sure this applies
7 – Completely applies
8. I know what information is particularly important in my work.
1 – Not true at all
2 – Almost sure this is untrue
3 – Rather untrue than true
4 – Not sure
5 – Rather true than untrue
6 – Almost sure this is true
7 – Completely true
9. I monitor how effectively I work on solving tasks.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure it does not apply
3 – Rather does not apply than applies
4 – Not sure
5 – Rather applies than does not apply
6 – Almost sure it applies
7 – Completely applies
10. I double-check my decisions and revise them if necessary.
1 – Does not apply to me at all
2 – Almost sure this does not apply to me
3 – Rather does not apply than applies
4 – Not sure
5 – Rather applies than does not apply
6 – Almost sure this applies to me
7 – Completely applies to me
11. Other people's opinions are very important to me.
1 – Completely untrue
2 – Fairly sure it is untrue
3 – Somewhat untrue rather than true
4 – Not sure
5 – Somewhat true rather than untrue
6 – Fairly sure it is true
7 – Completely true
12. In critical situations, I can control how I express my emotions.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure this does not apply
3 – Applies less than it does not apply
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies more than it does not apply
6 – Almost sure this applies
7 – Completely applies
13. I deliberately focus my attention on information that is important to me.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure this does not apply
3 – Applies less than it does not apply
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies more than it does not apply
6 – Almost sure this applies
7 – Applies completely
14. I can stay focused on my work despite distractions.
1 – Not at all true
2 – Fairly sure it is not true
3 – More untrue than true
4 – Not sure
5 – More true than untrue
6 – Fairly sure it is true
7 – Completely true
15. I think that, when faced with a choice, it is better not to deliberate for too long.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure it does not apply
3 – Rather does not apply than applies
4 – Not sure
5 – Rather applies than does not apply
6 – Almost sure it applies
7 – Fully applies
16. I use my intellectual strengths to compensate for my weaknesses.
1 – Not at all true of me
2 – Almost sure it is not true of me
3 – More not true than true
4 – Not sure
5 – More true than not true
6 – Almost sure it is true of me
7 – Completely true of me
17. I know at least several ways to memorize material needed for my professional work.
1 – Does not apply to me at all
2 – Almost sure it does not apply to me
3 – Applies to me less than it does not
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies to me more than it does not
6 – Almost sure it applies to me
7 – Completely applies to me
18. As a rule, when I have something in mind, I go over my plans in my head, clarifying details and considering all options.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure it does not apply
3 – Rather does not apply than applies
4 – Not sure
5 – Rather applies than does not apply
6 – Almost sure it applies
7 – Completely applies
19. I am not interested in how my words and actions make other people feel.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure this does not apply
3 – Does not apply rather than applies
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies rather than does not apply
6 – Almost sure this applies
7 – Completely applies
20. I am not able to manage other people's emotions.
1 – Not true at all
2 – Almost sure it is not true
3 – Somewhat untrue rather than true
4 – Not sure
5 – Somewhat true rather than untrue
6 – Almost sure it is true
7 – Completely true
21. I know in which situations each strategy I use will be most effective.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure it does not apply
3 – Applies less than it does apply
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies more than it does not apply
6 – Almost sure it applies
7 – Completely applies
22. When I am working, I carefully monitor my actions.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost certainly does not apply
3 – Applies less than it applies
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies more than it does not apply
6 – Almost certainly applies
7 – Fully applies
23. I can make a decision about a difficult situation fairly easily.
1 – Not at all true of me
2 – Almost sure this is not true of me
3 – More false than true
4 – Not sure
5 – More true than false
6 – Almost sure this is true of me
7 – Completely true of me
24. I always listen carefully to the person I am speaking with, no matter who they are.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost certain it does not apply
3 – More does not apply than applies
4 – Not sure
5 – More applies than does not apply
6 – Almost certain it applies
7 – Completely applies
25. After completing a task, I ask myself whether there was an easier way to do it.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure this does not apply
3 – Somewhat does not apply rather than applies
4 – Not sure
5 – Somewhat applies rather than does not apply
6 – Almost sure this applies
7 – Completely applies
26. I am able to monitor the quality of the decisions I make.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure it does not apply
3 – Applies less than it does not apply
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies more than it does not apply
6 – Almost sure it applies
7 – Completely applies
27. I find it difficult to manage the flow of a conversation or negotiation.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Fairly sure it does not apply
3 – Applies less than it applies not
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies more than it does not apply
6 – Fairly sure it applies
7 – Fully applies
28. I generally have difficulty controlling my emotions.
1 – Does not apply to me at all
2 – Almost sure this does not apply to me
3 – Does not apply to me more than it applies
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies to me more than it does not
6 – Almost sure this applies to me
7 – Completely applies to me
29. Before starting a task, I think about what information I will need.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure this does not apply
3 – Does not apply more than it applies
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies more than it does not apply
6 – Almost sure this applies
7 – Fully applies
30. I usually do not reflect on the intermediate results of my work.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure it does not apply
3 – Rather does not apply than applies
4 – Not sure
5 – Rather applies than does not apply
6 – Almost sure it applies
7 – Fully applies
31. I am able to tune out everything except the task at hand.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Fairly sure it does not apply
3 – Applies less than it does not apply
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies more than it does not apply
6 – Fairly sure it applies
7 – Applies completely
32. I can quickly adjust to new situations and easily meet people right away.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure this does not apply
3 – Does not apply more than it applies
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies more than it does not apply
6 – Almost sure this applies
7 – Completely applies
33. When learning something new, I occasionally pause and ask myself how well I understand the material.
1 – Not at all true of me
2 – Almost certainly not true
3 – More not true than true
4 – Not sure
5 – More true than not true
6 – Almost certainly true
7 – Completely true of me
34. Before I begin a task, I clearly define its goal.
1 – Not at all true
2 – Almost certainly untrue
3 – More untrue than true
4 – Not sure
5 – More true than not true
6 – Almost certainly true
7 – Completely true
35. I can deliberately create the impression I want on another person.
1 – Not at all true of me
2 – Almost certainly not true of me
3 – More false than true of me
4 – Not sure
5 – More true than false of me
6 – Almost certainly true of me
7 – Completely true of me
36. I can easily stop dwelling on unpleasant experiences.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost certain it does not apply
3 – More likely does not apply than applies
4 – Not sure
5 – More likely applies than does not apply
6 – Almost certain it applies
7 – Completely applies
37. Overall, my professional knowledge can be described as deep.
1 – Not true at all
2 – Almost sure this is not true
3 – Somewhat not true rather than true
4 – Not sure
5 – Somewhat true rather than not true
6 – Almost sure this is true
7 – Completely true
38. I usually get distracted by unrelated matters while carrying out a task.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost certain this does not apply to me
3 – More likely does not apply than applies
4 – Not sure
5 – More likely applies than does not apply
6 – Almost certain this applies to me
7 – Applies completely
39. Sometimes I make impulsive decisions.
1 – Does not apply to me at all
2 – Almost sure it does not apply to me
3 – Somewhat does not apply to me
4 – Not sure
5 – Somewhat applies to me
6 – Almost sure it applies to me
7 – Completely applies to me
40. I adapt easily to different social situations.
1 – Not at all true of me
2 – Almost completely false of me
3 – More false than true
4 – Not sure
5 – More true than false
6 – Almost completely true of me
7 – Completely true of me
41. I usually do not think about the reasons for what happens to me.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure it does not apply
3 – Applies less than it applies
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies more than it does not apply
6 – Almost sure it applies
7 – Fully applies
42. I try to break my work into a number of separate tasks.
1 – Not at all true
2 – Almost completely untrue
3 – Somewhat untrue
4 – Not sure
5 – Somewhat true
6 – Almost completely true
7 – Completely true
43. I sometimes find it difficult to understand other people's feelings, even those of people close to me.
1 – Not at all true
2 – Almost sure it is untrue
3 – More untrue than true
4 – Not sure
5 – More true than untrue
6 – Almost sure it is true
7 – Completely true
44. I generally understand which emotion I am feeling.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure this does not apply
3 – Does not apply more than it applies
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies more than it does not apply
6 – Almost sure this applies
7 – Completely applies
45. I know under what conditions each strategy I use will be most effective.
1 – Not at all true
2 – Almost certainly untrue
3 – More untrue than true
4 – Not sure
5 – More true than not true
6 – Almost certainly true
7 – Completely true
46. I am always able to concentrate on my work, even if it is not interesting to me.
1 – Does not apply to me at all
2 – Almost sure it does not apply to me
3 – Applies to me rather not than rather yes
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies to me rather yes than rather no
6 – Almost sure it applies to me
7 – Completely applies to me
47. I would like to learn to think less and act more, without dwelling on every step I take and its consequences.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure it does not apply
3 – More often does not apply than applies
4 – Not sure
5 – More often applies than does not apply
6 – Almost sure it applies
7 – Completely applies
48. I am able to balance my needs and desires with the needs of others.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure this does not apply
3 – Applies rather less than it does not
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies rather more than it does not
6 – Almost sure this applies
7 – Completely applies
49. To remember professionally important material, I use mnemonic techniques (e.g., remembering by first letters, etc.).
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure this does not apply
3 – Does not apply more than it applies
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies more than it does not apply
6 – Almost sure this applies
7 – Fully applies
50. I do not always take information about the outcomes of my decisions into account.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure it does not apply
3 – Rather does not apply than applies
4 – Not sure
5 – Rather applies than does not apply
6 – Almost sure it applies
7 – Fully applies
51. Before I criticize another person, I make sure to think about the best way to phrase it so as not to upset them.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure it does not apply
3 – Rather does not apply than applies
4 – Not sure
5 – Rather applies than does not apply
6 – Almost sure it applies
7 – Fully applies
52. To understand a situation, you need to be able to relate your feelings to what causes them.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure this does not apply
3 – Does not apply more than it applies
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies more than it does not apply
6 – Almost sure this applies
7 – Completely applies
53. I try to fully understand the task before starting to carry it out.
1 – Does not apply to me at all
2 – Fairly sure it does not apply to me
3 – Applies to me less than it does
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies to me more than it does not
6 – Fairly sure it applies to me
7 – Applies to me completely
54. When solving a difficult problem, I keep thinking about it even when I am doing other things.
1 – Not true at all
2 – Almost sure this is not true
3 – Rather not true than true
4 – Not sure
5 – Rather true than not true
6 – Almost sure this is true
7 – Completely true
55. For success, it is much more important to focus on the task than on people and their opinions.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost certain this does not apply
3 – Does not apply more than it applies
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies more than it does not apply
6 – Almost certain this applies
7 – Completely applies
56. It is very important to understand other people’s motives for their behavior.
1 – Does not apply to me at all
2 – Almost sure it does not apply to me
3 – Applies to me less than it does
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies to me more than it does not
6 – Almost sure it applies to me
7 – Completely applies to me
57. When studying new material, I reread paragraphs that are difficult for me to understand several times.
1 – Not at all true
2 – Almost certainly untrue
3 – Somewhat untrue rather than true
4 – Not sure
5 – Somewhat true rather than untrue
6 – Almost certainly true
7 – Completely true
58. Before starting to solve a task, I check that I have understood the instructions correctly.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure this does not apply
3 – Does not apply as much as it applies
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies more than it does not apply
6 – Almost sure this applies
7 – Completely applies
59. When working on a problem in a group, I prefer to take an active part and contribute my ideas.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure this does not apply
3 – Rather does not apply than applies
4 – Not sure
5 – Rather applies than does not apply
6 – Almost sure this applies
7 – Completely applies
60. Sometimes I worry about my mistakes so much that I am unable to do anything to correct them.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure it does not apply
3 – Rather does not apply than applies
4 – Not sure
5 – Rather applies than does not apply
6 – Almost sure it applies
7 – Fully applies
61. I am able to organize information well.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure this does not apply
3 – Rather does not apply than applies
4 – Not sure
5 – Rather applies than does not apply
6 – Almost sure this applies
7 – Completely applies
62. Before I start working on a task, I check that I have understood it correctly.
1 – Does not apply to me at all
2 – Almost sure this does not apply to me
3 – Applies to me less than it does not apply
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies to me more than it does not apply
6 – Almost sure this applies to me
7 – Completely applies to me
63. What matters most to me is having a clear picture of the final goal of what I am doing; the details are of secondary importance.
1 – Not true at all
2 – Almost sure this is not true
3 – More not true than true
4 – Not sure
5 – More true than not true
6 – Almost sure this is true
7 – Completely true
64. From time to time, I look back, which helps me better understand relationships that are important to me.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure it does not apply
3 – Somewhat does not apply rather than applies
4 – Not sure
5 – Somewhat applies rather than does not apply
6 – Almost sure it applies
7 – Completely applies
65. Before choosing a final option, I consider several alternative ways to solve a problem.
1 – Does not apply to me at all
2 – Almost certain this does not apply to me
3 – Rather does not apply than applies
4 – Not sure
5 – Rather applies than does not apply
6 – Almost certain this applies to me
7 – Fully applies to me
66. The key to my success is that, when I take action, I always follow a plan that I have thought through in advance.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure this does not apply
3 – Rather does not apply than applies
4 – Not sure
5 – Rather applies than does not apply
6 – Almost sure this applies
7 – Fully applies
67. I am good at picking up cues in communication that indicate what others need.
1 – Not at all true
2 – Almost certainly untrue
3 – Somewhat untrue
4 – Not sure
5 – Somewhat true
6 – Almost certainly true
7 – Completely true
68. Both negative and positive emotions provide me with information about how to act in life.
1 – Does not apply to me at all
2 – I am almost sure it does not apply to me
3 – Applies to me rather less than rather more
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies to me rather more than rather less
6 – I am almost sure it applies to me
7 – Completely applies to me
69. I cannot accurately assess how competent I am in a particular area.
1 – Does not apply to me at all
2 – Almost certain it does not apply to me
3 – Applies to me less than it does not
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies to me more than it does not
6 – Almost certain it applies to me
7 – Completely applies to me
70. When needed, I can remain calm and focused so that I can act in accordance with life’s demands.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost certainly does not apply
3 – Applies less than it does not apply
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies more than it does not apply
6 – Almost certainly applies
7 – Fully applies
71. I prefer to take action rather than reflect on the reasons for my failures.
1 – Does not apply to me at all
2 – Almost sure this does not apply to me
3 – Does not apply to me more than it does
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies to me more than it does not
6 – Almost sure this applies to me
7 – Completely applies to me
72. I tend to rehearse the other person's behavior and engage in an internal dialogue with them.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure it does not apply
3 – Applies less than it does not apply
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies more than it does not apply
6 – Almost sure it applies
7 – Completely applies
73. I make drawings and diagrams that help me better understand the problem I am working on.
1 – Not true of me at all
2 – Almost completely not true of me
3 – More not true of me than true of me
4 – Not sure
5 – More true of me than not true of me
6 – Almost completely true of me
7 – Completely true of me
74. I usually can immediately tell how much time I will need to complete a task that comes up.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure it does not apply
3 – Applies less than it does not apply
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies more than it does not apply
6 – Almost sure this applies
7 – Completely applies
75. I like to observe other people's behavior.
1 – Does not apply to me at all
2 – Almost sure it does not apply to me
3 – Does not apply to me more than it applies
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies to me more than it does not
6 – Almost sure it applies to me
7 – Completely applies to me
76. I am able to notice changes in my feelings.
1 – Does not apply to me at all
2 – Almost certain this does not apply to me
3 – Does not apply to me more than it applies to me
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies to me more than it does not
6 – Almost certain this applies to me
7 – Completely applies to me
77. When solving problems, I try to use approaches and methods that have worked before.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure it does not apply
3 – Rather does not apply than applies
4 – Not sure
5 – Rather applies than does not apply
6 – Almost sure it applies
7 – Applies completely
78. In an emergency situation, I cannot pull myself together through willpower.
1 – Not true at all
2 – Almost sure this is not true
3 – More untrue than true
4 – Not sure
5 – More true than not true
6 – Almost sure this is true
7 – Completely true
79. I prefer to act spontaneously; too much thinking and planning only wastes time.
1 – Does not fit me at all
2 – Almost sure it does not fit me
3 – Does not fit me more than it fits me
4 – Not sure
5 – Fits me more than it does not
6 – Almost sure it fits me
7 – Completely fits me
80. When I look at a person, it is difficult for me to understand their emotional state.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost certain it does not apply
3 – Rather does not apply than applies
4 – Not sure
5 – Rather applies than does not apply
6 – Almost certain it applies
7 – Fully applies
1. When I learn something new, I relate it to what I already know in that area.
1 – Does not apply to me at all
2 – Almost sure this does not apply to me
3 – Does not apply to me more than it does
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies to me more than it does not
6 – Almost sure this applies to me
7 – Fully applies to me
2. When making an important decision, I tend to evaluate how effective the strategies I use are.
1 – Does not describe me at all
2 – I am almost sure this does not describe me
3 – Describes me less than it describes me
4 – Not sure
5 – Describes me more than it does not describe me
6 – I am almost sure this describes me
7 – Describes me completely
3. I can easily predict what my employees and colleagues will say and do.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure it does not apply
3 – Somewhat does not apply rather than applies
4 – Not sure
5 – Somewhat applies rather than does not apply
6 – Almost sure it applies
7 – Completely applies
4. I notice when someone is distressed, even if they try to hide it.
1 – Does not describe me at all
2 – Almost certain it does not describe me
3 – Describes me more poorly than well
4 – Not sure
5 – Describes me more well than poorly
6 – Almost certain it describes me
7 – Describes me completely
5. I am aware of my intellectual strengths and limitations.
1 – Does not apply to me at all
2 – Almost certain this does not apply to me
3 – Applies to me less than it does not
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies to me more than it does not
6 – Almost certain this applies to me
7 – Completely applies to me
6. I usually have clear guidelines that help me monitor my activities and achieve the results I have planned.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure it does not apply
3 – Rather does not apply than applies
4 – Not sure
5 – Rather applies than does not apply
6 – Almost sure it applies
7 – Completely applies
7. In a difficult situation, I believe that the first decision is the best one.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure this does not apply
3 – More does not apply than applies
4 – Not sure
5 – More applies than does not apply
6 – Almost sure this applies
7 – Completely applies
8. I know what information is especially important in my work.
1 – Not true at all
2 – Almost sure it is not true
3 – More not true than true
4 – Not sure
5 – More true than not true
6 – Almost sure it is true
7 – Completely true
9. I monitor how effectively I work on solving tasks.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure this does not apply
3 – Does not apply more than it applies
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies more than it does not apply
6 – Almost sure this applies
7 – Completely applies
10. I recheck and, if necessary, revise decisions I have made.
1 – Does not apply to me at all
2 – Almost sure it does not apply
3 – Applies to me less than it does not
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies to me more than it does not
6 – Almost sure it applies
7 – Applies to me completely
11. Other people's opinions are very important to me.
1 - Not at all true for me
2 - Almost certainly not true for me
3 - More not true than true for me
4 - Not sure
5 - More true than not true for me
6 - Almost certainly true for me
7 - Completely true for me
12. In critical situations, I can control how I express my emotions.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure it does not apply
3 – Rather does not apply than applies
4 – Not sure
5 – Rather applies than does not apply
6 – Almost sure it applies
7 – Completely applies
13. I deliberately focus my attention on information that is important to me.
1 – Does not apply to me at all
2 – Almost sure this does not apply to me
3 – Rather does not apply than applies
4 – Not sure
5 – Rather applies than does not apply
6 – Almost sure this applies to me
7 – Completely applies to me
14. I can concentrate on my work despite distractions.
1 – Does not apply to me at all
2 – Almost sure this does not apply to me
3 – Does not apply to me more than it applies
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies to me more than it does not
6 – Almost sure this applies to me
7 – Completely applies to me
15. I believe that, when faced with a choice, it is better not to think about it for too long.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure it does not apply
3 – Applies less than it does not apply
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies more than it does not apply
6 – Almost sure it applies
7 – Applies completely
16. I use my intellectual strengths to compensate for my weaknesses.
1 – Does not apply to me at all
2 – Almost sure this does not apply to me
3 – Does not apply to me more than it applies
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies to me more than it does not
6 – Almost sure this applies to me
7 – Completely applies to me
17. I know at least several ways to memorize material needed for my professional work.
1 – Not true at all
2 – Almost sure this is not true
3 – More not true than true
4 – Not sure
5 – More true than not true
6 – Almost sure this is true
7 – Completely true
18. As a rule, when I plan something, I mentally go over my plans, clarifying details and considering all possible options.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure it does not apply
3 – Rather does not apply than applies
4 – Not sure
5 – Rather applies than does not apply
6 – Almost sure it applies
7 – Completely applies
19. I am not interested in how my words and actions make other people feel.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure it does not apply
3 – Does not apply rather than applies
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies rather than does not apply
6 – Almost sure it applies
7 – Completely applies
20. I am not able to manage other people's emotions.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure it does not apply
3 – More does not apply than applies
4 – Not sure
5 – More applies than does not apply
6 – Almost sure it applies
7 – Completely applies
21. I know under what conditions each strategy I use will be most effective.
1 – Not true at all
2 – Fairly sure this is not true
3 – More not true than true
4 – Not sure
5 – More true than not true
6 – Fairly sure this is true
7 – Completely true
22. When I am working, I monitor my actions carefully.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure it does not apply
3 – Rather does not apply than applies
4 – Not sure
5 – Rather applies than does not apply
6 – Almost sure it applies
7 – Fully applies
23. I can make a decision about a complex situation fairly easily.
1 – Does not apply to me at all
2 – Almost sure this does not apply to me
3 – Applies to me less than it does not
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies to me more than it does not
6 – Almost sure this applies to me
7 – Completely applies to me
24. I always listen attentively to the other person, regardless of who they are.
1 – Does not apply to me at all
2 – Almost sure this does not apply to me
3 – More does not apply than applies
4 – Not sure
5 – More applies than does not apply
6 – Almost sure this applies to me
7 – Completely applies to me
25. After completing a task, I ask myself whether there was an easier way to do it.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure it does not apply
3 – Applies less than it applies
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies more than it does not apply
6 – Almost sure it applies
7 – Completely applies
26. I am able to monitor the quality of the decisions I make.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure it does not apply
3 – Rather does not apply than applies
4 – Not sure
5 – Rather applies than does not apply
6 – Almost sure it applies
7 – Completely applies
27. I find it difficult to manage the flow of a conversation or negotiation.
1 – Not true at all
2 – Almost certain it is untrue
3 – More untrue than true
4 – Not sure
5 – More true than not true
6 – Almost certain it is true
7 – Completely true
28. I generally am unable to control my emotions.
1 – Does not apply to me at all
2 – Almost sure it does not apply to me
3 – Does not apply to me more than it applies
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies to me more than it does not
6 – Almost sure it applies to me
7 – Completely applies to me
29. Before starting a task, I think about what information I will need.
1 – Not at all true of me
2 – Almost sure it is not true of me
3 – More not true than true of me
4 – Not sure
5 – More true than not true of me
6 – Almost sure it is true of me
7 – Completely true of me
30. I usually do not analyze the intermediate results of my work.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure this does not apply
3 – Rather does not apply than applies
4 – Not sure
5 – Rather applies than does not apply
6 – Almost sure this applies
7 – Completely applies
31. I can tune out everything except the task in front of me.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure it does not apply
3 – Applies more not than yes
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies more yes than no
6 – Almost sure it applies
7 – Applies completely
32. I can quickly adjust to new situations and easily meet new people.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure it does not apply
3 – Applies less than it does not apply
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies more than it does not apply
6 – Almost sure it applies
7 – Applies completely
33. When learning something new, I occasionally pause and ask myself how well I understand the material.
1 – Not true at all
2 – Almost certainly not true
3 – Somewhat untrue rather than true
4 – Not sure
5 – Somewhat true rather than untrue
6 – Almost certainly true
7 – Completely true
34. Before starting a task, I clearly define its goal.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure it does not apply
3 – Applies less than it does apply
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies more than it does not apply
6 – Almost sure it applies
7 – Fully applies
35. I can deliberately create the impression I want on another person.
1 – Not at all true
2 – Almost sure this is untrue
3 – Somewhat untrue rather than true
4 – Not sure
5 – Somewhat true rather than untrue
6 – Almost sure this is true
7 – Completely true
36. I can easily stop dwelling on unpleasant events.
1 – Not at all true of me
2 – Almost certain this is not true of me
3 – More untrue than true of me
4 – Not sure
5 – More true than untrue of me
6 – Almost certain this is true of me
7 – Completely true of me
37. Overall, my professional knowledge is deep.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure it does not apply
3 – Rather does not apply than applies
4 – Not sure
5 – Rather applies than does not apply
6 – Almost sure it applies
7 – Fully applies
38. I usually get distracted by unrelated matters while I am carrying out an activity.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure it does not apply
3 – More does not apply than applies
4 – Not sure
5 – More applies than does not apply
6 – Almost sure it applies
7 – Fully applies
39. At times, I make impulsive decisions.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure it does not apply
3 – Applies less than it does apply
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies more than it does not apply
6 – Almost sure it applies
7 – Completely applies
40. I adapt easily to different social situations.
1 – Does not apply to me at all
2 – Almost sure it does not apply to me
3 – Applies to me more not than it does
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies to me more than it does not
6 – Almost sure it applies to me
7 – Completely applies to me
41. I usually do not think about the reasons for what happens to me.
1 – Does not apply to me at all
2 – Almost sure this does not apply to me
3 – Applies to me less than it does
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies to me more than it does not
6 – Almost sure this applies to me
7 – Completely applies to me
42. I try to break my work down into a number of separate tasks.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure it does not apply
3 – Does not apply more than it applies
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies more than it does not apply
6 – Almost sure it applies
7 – Completely applies
43. I sometimes find it difficult to understand other people's feelings, even those of people close to me.
1 – Not true of me at all
2 – Almost sure it is not true of me
3 – More not true than true
4 – Not sure
5 – More true than not true
6 – Almost sure it is true of me
7 – Completely true of me
44. As a rule, I can identify which emotion I am feeling.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure it does not apply
3 – Does not apply more than it applies
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies more than it does not apply
6 – Almost sure it applies
7 – Completely applies
45. I know in which situations each strategy I use will be most effective.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure it does not apply
3 – Applies less than it applies
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies more than it does not apply
6 – Almost sure it applies
7 – Completely applies
46. I can always concentrate on my work, even if it does not interest me.
1 – Not true at all
2 – Almost certainly not true
3 – More not true than true
4 – Not sure
5 – More true than not true
6 – Almost certainly true
7 – Completely true
47. I would like to learn to think less and act more, without dwelling on each step I take and its consequences.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure this does not apply to me
3 – Rather does not apply than applies
4 – Not sure
5 – Rather applies than does not apply
6 – Almost sure this applies to me
7 – Completely applies to me
48. I can balance my needs and wishes with the needs of others.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure it does not apply
3 – Applies less than it applies
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies more than it does not apply
6 – Almost sure it applies
7 – Applies completely
49. To remember professionally important material, I use mnemonic techniques (e.g., remembering by first letters, etc.).
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost certain this does not apply
3 – Applies less than it does not apply
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies more than it does not apply
6 – Almost certain this applies
7 – Completely applies
50. I do not always take into account information about the outcomes of my decisions.
1 – Does not apply to me at all
2 – Almost sure it does not apply to me
3 – Rather does not apply to me than applies to me
4 – Not sure
5 – Rather applies to me than does not apply to me
6 – Almost sure it applies to me
7 – Completely applies to me
51. Before I criticize another person, I make sure to think about how best to phrase it so as not to offend them.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure it does not apply
3 – Rather does not apply than applies
4 – Not sure
5 – Rather applies than does not apply
6 – Almost sure it applies
7 – Fully applies
52. To understand a situation, it is necessary to be able to relate my feelings to what causes them.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure this does not apply
3 – Applies less than it does not apply
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies more than it does not apply
6 – Almost sure this applies
7 – Completely applies
53. I try to fully understand what a task involves before I begin.
1 – Does not apply to me at all
2 – Almost sure it does not apply to me
3 – Applies to me less than it does not
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies to me more than it does not
6 – Almost sure it applies to me
7 – Completely applies to me
54. When I am working on a difficult task, I keep thinking about it even when I am doing other things.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Fairly sure it does not apply
3 – Does not apply more than it applies
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies more than it does not apply
6 – Fairly sure it applies
7 – Applies completely
55. For success, it is much more important to focus on the task than on other people and their opinions.
1 – Completely untrue
2 – Almost certainly untrue
3 – More untrue than true
4 – Not sure
5 – More true than untrue
6 – Almost certainly true
7 – Completely true
56. It is very important to understand other people’s motives for their behavior.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure this does not apply
3 – Does not apply more than it applies
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies more than it does not apply
6 – Almost sure this applies
7 – Completely applies
57. When studying new material, I reread paragraphs that are difficult for me to understand several times.
1 – Not at all true
2 – Almost sure this is not true
3 – Rather not true than true
4 – Not sure
5 – Rather true than not true
6 – Almost sure this is true
7 – Completely true
58. Before starting to solve a task, I check whether I have understood the instructions correctly.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure this does not apply
3 – More likely does not apply than applies
4 – Not sure
5 – More likely applies than does not apply
6 – Almost sure this applies
7 – Fully applies
59. When working on a problem in a group, I prefer to participate actively and contribute my ideas.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure it does not apply
3 – More often does not apply than applies
4 – Not sure
5 – More often applies than does not apply
6 – Almost sure it applies
7 – Applies completely
60. At times, I worry about my mistakes so much that I cannot do anything to correct them.
1 – Not at all true
2 – Almost certainly untrue
3 – Somewhat untrue
4 – Not sure
5 – Somewhat true
6 – Almost certainly true
7 – Completely true
61. I am able to structure information well.
1 – Does not apply to me at all
2 – Almost sure it does not apply to me
3 – Does not apply to me more than it applies
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies to me more than it does not
6 – Almost sure it applies to me
7 – Completely applies to me
62. Before I begin solving a task, I check that I have understood the instructions correctly.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure this does not apply
3 – Applies less than it does not apply
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies more than it does not apply
6 – Almost sure this applies
7 – Completely applies
63. For me, the most important thing is to have the final goal of my activity in mind; the details are of secondary importance.
1 – Not true at all
2 – Almost sure this is not true
3 – Somewhat more untrue than true
4 – Not sure
5 – Somewhat more true than untrue
6 – Almost sure this is true
7 – Completely true
64. From time to time, I reflect on the past, which helps me better understand relationships that are important to me.
1 – Not at all true
2 – Almost sure this does not apply to me
3 – More untrue than true
4 – Not sure
5 – More true than not true
6 – Almost sure this applies to me
7 – Completely true
65. I consider several alternative solutions to a problem before choosing a final option.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure this does not apply
3 – Rather does not apply than applies
4 – Not sure
5 – Rather applies than does not apply
6 – Almost sure this applies
7 – Completely applies
66. The secret of my success is that, when I act, I always follow a plan I have thought through in advance.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure this does not apply
3 – Applies less than it does not apply
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies more than it does not apply
6 – Almost sure this applies
7 – Fully applies
67. I am good at picking up cues in communication that indicate what others need.
1 – Not at all true
2 – Almost sure it is untrue
3 – Somewhat untrue rather than true
4 – Not sure
5 – Somewhat true rather than untrue
6 – Almost sure it is true
7 – Completely true
68. For me, both negative and positive emotions are a source of information about how to act in life.
1 – Not true at all
2 – Almost certain this is not true
3 – More not true than true
4 – Not sure
5 – More true than not true
6 – Almost certain this is true
7 – Completely true
69. I cannot accurately assess how competent I am in a particular area.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost certain it does not apply
3 – Somewhat does not apply rather than applies
4 – Not sure
5 – Somewhat applies rather than does not apply
6 – Almost certain it applies
7 – Fully applies
70. When necessary, I can remain calm and focused so I can act in line with life’s demands.
1 – Not at all true
2 – Fairly sure it is not true
3 – More not true than true
4 – Not sure
5 – More true than not true
6 – Fairly sure it is true
7 – Completely true
71. I prefer to take action rather than reflect on the reasons for my failures.
1 – Does not apply to me at all
2 – Almost sure this does not apply to me
3 – Does not apply to me more than it applies to me
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies to me more than it does not apply to me
6 – Almost sure this applies to me
7 – Completely applies to me
72. I tend to rehearse the other person's behavior and engage in an internal dialogue with them.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure this does not apply to me
3 – Rather does not apply than applies
4 – Not sure
5 – Rather applies than does not apply
6 – Almost sure this applies to me
7 – Completely applies to me
73. I make drawings and diagrams that help me better understand the problem I am working on.
1 – Not true at all
2 – Almost completely untrue
3 – More untrue than true
4 – Not sure
5 – More true than not true
6 – Almost completely true
7 – Completely true
74. I usually can tell right away how much time I will need to complete a task that comes up.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure it does not apply
3 – Rather does not apply than applies
4 – Not sure
5 – Rather applies than does not apply
6 – Almost sure it applies
7 – Applies completely
75. I like to observe other people’s behavior.
1 – Does not apply to me at all
2 – Almost sure it does not apply to me
3 – Does not apply to me more than it applies
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies to me more than it does not
6 – Almost sure it applies to me
7 – Completely applies to me
76. I am able to notice changes in my feelings.
1 – Not at all true
2 – Almost certainly untrue
3 – Somewhat untrue rather than true
4 – Not sure
5 – Somewhat true rather than untrue
6 – Almost certainly true
7 – Completely true
77. When solving problems, I try to use approaches and methods that have worked before.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure it does not apply
3 – Does not apply rather than applies
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies rather than does not apply
6 – Almost sure it applies
7 – Fully applies
78. In an extreme situation, I cannot pull myself together through willpower.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure it does not apply
3 – Applies less than it does apply
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies more than it does not apply
6 – Almost sure it applies
7 – Completely applies
79. I prefer to act spontaneously; too much thinking and planning only wastes time.
1 – Does not apply to me at all
2 – Almost sure it does not apply to me
3 – Applies to me less than it does not
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies to me more than it does not
6 – Almost sure it applies to me
7 – Fully applies to me
80. When I look at a person, it is difficult for me to understand their emotional state.
1 – Does not apply to me at all
2 – Almost sure this does not apply to me
3 – Rather does not apply than applies
4 – Not sure
5 – Rather applies than does not apply
6 – Almost sure this applies to me
7 – Completely applies to me