Interpersonal Trust Scale, ITS Test - the question form

1. Hypocrisy in society is increasing.

2. Parents can usually be trusted to keep their promises.

3. The court system is a place where everyone is treated impartially.

4. Most people would be shocked if they knew how much the news the public hears and sees is distorted.

5. It is safest to believe that, despite what people say, they are primarily concerned with their own welfare.

6. Even with information from newspapers, radio, and television, it is still very difficult to form an objective understanding of what is happening in society.

7. The future seems promising.

8. If we really knew what was going on in international politics, society would have reason to be more frightened than it is now.

9. Most elected officials are sincere in their campaign promises.

10. The outcomes of many major national sporting events are, in one way or another, determined in advance.

11. Most people can be counted on to do what they say they will do.

12. In today’s competitive world, everyone has to stay on guard; otherwise, someone may take advantage of them for their own purposes.

13. Most idealists are sincere and often practice what they preach.

14. Most salespeople are honest in describing the products they sell.

15. Most repair professionals would not overcharge for their services if they realized you were not knowledgeable.

16. A large proportion of accident insurance claims are fraudulent.

17. Most people answer public opinion polls honestly.