Methodology for Studying an Individual's Innovative Potential Test - the question form

1. All knowledge about the world can be easily obtained from books or the internet.

2. When I think about the future, I do not feel afraid for my family or for the country where I live.

3. I could overcome fears about my safety and take up an extreme sport (for example, skydiving or scuba diving).

4. I can easily get back into work mode after a long holiday or vacation.

5. Advancing in my social and professional career is the main reason I try to learn new information, even if it does not interest me.

6. Changes that happen to me do not make me feel anxious or worried.

7. The average person is not responsible for the emergence of ozone holes, global environmental pollution, and other similar disasters.

8. When I am walking along a familiar route, I quickly notice changes in my surroundings.

9. Any changes in the socio-political situation lead to another crisis.

10. I work in a conservative profession, so others’ attempts to change how my work is organized only harm the outcome.

11. I easily find common ground with new people and behave as usual in a group of strangers.

12. I do not attach much importance to having a regular place to rest or to my diet.

13. I regularly and with interest read books by alternative authors, listen to new or unusual kinds of music, and attend exhibitions or the theater.

14. In today’s world, as the saying goes, there is a lot that is new but little that is good.

15. I usually find it difficult to start a new task.

16. A person can be considered cultured if they have a higher education.

17. If my supervisor's demands conflict with my moral or ethical standards, I would change jobs without hesitation, even if the job is prestigious and very well paid.

18. Most people live an interesting, fulfilling life.

19. I try to attune myself to the natural rhythm of the world.

20. It is very important to me to follow the rules accepted in my environment.

21. To understand the essence of something, it is not enough to ask specialists about it.

22. A good friend would never change their liking or affection toward me.

23. I approach the cultural traditions of many different nationalities with interest, openness, and without skepticism.

24. Recently, my personal and financial circumstances have not allowed me to keep up with new literature in my field.

25. It is better to live in stable, predictable conditions, even if they are not very good.

26. I have difficulty adjusting to a new group of people, a new job, or a new place to vacation.

27. I am skeptical about all kinds of innovations and unconventional approaches in painting, film, and theater productions.

28. I increasingly find myself thinking that time passes quickly and is relentless.

29. I am pleased with the changes that have occurred in my life recently.

30. I am not intimidated by the prospect of suddenly having to learn a new area of knowledge on my own.

31. People are forced to change their way of working, their chosen profession, and their way of life out of necessity.

32. To understand the political situation without making mistakes, it is not necessary to follow changes in government or amendments to the constitution.

33. Unexpected changes to my daily routine irritate me.

34. I usually change a decision easily when presented with reasonable arguments from others.

35. I can easily find my way in unfamiliar surroundings.

36. My own strengths are always enough for me to turn unfavorable circumstances to my advantage.