Proactive behavior Test - the question form
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1. I am always aware of what I am doing.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
2. When I do something, I understand what consequences may follow.
1 – Disagree
2 – Rather disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Rather agree
5 – Agree
3. I try to take responsibility for my actions.
1 – Disagree
2 – Rather disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Rather agree
5 – Agree
4. At times, I feel an unprovoked urge to smash or destroy things around me.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
5. I am free to do whatever I want.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
6. Learning new things is important to me.
1 – Disagree
2 – Rather disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Rather agree
5 – Agree
7. I act in accordance with my ideals.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
8. My actions are deliberate.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
9. I behave in ways that prevent the consequences of my actions from being unpleasant for me or for others.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
10. Everything that happens in my life depends on me in one way or another.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
11. I find it easy to be the first to start a conversation in a group, even when others are silent.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
12. My decisions are always deliberate and rarely depend on other people's opinions.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
13. I actively maintain friendly relationships with other people.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
14. I am always guided by my values when choosing how to behave.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
15. I try to watch what I say.
1 – Disagree
2 – Rather disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Rather agree
5 – Agree
16. I rarely have problems because I did not consider the consequences of my behavior.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
17. I am willing to take responsibility for any of my actions.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
18. It is not difficult for me to start doing something on my own initiative, spontaneously.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
19. I am free to make decisions about my life.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
20. Hunger, thirst, and other physical needs do not diminish my drive to be creative.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
21. I believe that my behavior is determined more by my needs, values, and interests than by life circumstances.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
22. I can control my emotions.
1 - Disagree
2 - Somewhat disagree
3 - Neither agree nor disagree
4 - Somewhat agree
5 - Agree
23. I am aware that my actions may harm others, but the end result is what matters to me.
1 – Disagree
2 – Rather disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Rather agree
5 – Agree
24. If something unpleasant happens to me, I often feel that it is partly my fault.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
25. I can spontaneously change the route I am taking simply because I feel like it.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
26. Even if I listen to other people's opinions, the final decision is always mine.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
27. I strive to be important in the eyes of other people.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
28. Sometimes my beliefs and ideals harm my relationships with other people, but it does not upset me.
1 – Disagree
2 – Rather disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Rather agree
5 – Agree
29. I almost always try to control my behavior.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
30. When I plan something, I realize it may harm other people, but that is not important to me.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
31. Success often depends on a person's own effort and abilities.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
32. I often come up with activities for myself.
1 – Disagree
2 – Rather disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Rather agree
5 – Agree
33. My behavior is the result of the decisions I have made.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
34. The goal of my life is to realize my potential.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
35. I do things not because I am asked or forced to, but because I enjoy doing them.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
36. The saying "I spoke without thinking" does not describe me.
1 – Disagree
2 – Rather disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Rather agree
5 – Agree
37. I try to behave in a way that minimizes negative consequences for me, but not for others.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
38. People are often responsible for their own failures.
1 – Disagree
2 – Rather disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Rather agree
5 – Agree
39. I try to behave naturally when interacting with others, without being guided by other people’s opinions or judgments.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
40. I am free to make my own choices.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
41. My need for self-fulfillment is more important to me than my physical needs.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
42. I act in accordance with the ideals of love, kindness, creativity, and altruism.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
43. At any time, I can pause and critically evaluate my own behavior.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
44. I can anticipate different situations and always prepare for them.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
45. If I do not succeed at something, it means I did not put in enough effort.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
46. Quite often I feel like creating something new, meeting new people, and helping others.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
47. I try to make decisions on my own.
1 - Disagree
2 - Somewhat disagree
3 - Neither agree nor disagree
4 - Somewhat agree
5 - Agree
48. I am sometimes willing to take risks to achieve self-fulfillment.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
49. My ideal is a successful person who sometimes disregards other people’s feelings and needs to achieve their goals.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
50. I often think about how I behaved during the day before going to sleep, trying to evaluate myself objectively.
1 – Disagree
2 – Rather disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Rather agree
5 – Agree
51. I consider different possible outcomes depending on my actions.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
52. If my relationship with someone has deteriorated, it is partly my fault.
1 – Disagree
2 – Rather disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Rather agree
5 – Agree
53. In a group of people, if I feel like saying something, I do not spend too much time thinking about how others will judge it.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
54. I am convinced that neither other people, nor fate, nor God, nor anyone else can influence my decisions.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
55. Personal growth and self-fulfillment are the highest goal in my life.
1 - Disagree
2 - Somewhat disagree
3 - Neither agree nor disagree
4 - Somewhat agree
5 - Agree
56. When choosing how to act, I base my behavior on my principles and beliefs rather than on circumstances.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
1. I am always aware of what I am doing.
1 – Disagree
2 – Rather disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Rather agree
5 – Agree
2. When I do something, I understand what consequences may follow.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
3. I try to take responsibility for my actions.
1 - Disagree
2 - Somewhat disagree
3 - Neither agree nor disagree
4 - Somewhat agree
5 - Agree
4. At times, I feel an unprovoked urge to smash or destroy things around me.
1 – Disagree
2 – Rather disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Rather agree
5 – Agree
5. I am free to do what I want.
1 – Disagree
2 – Rather disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Rather agree
5 – Agree
6. Learning new things is important to me.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
7. I act in line with my ideals.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
8. I act deliberately in everything I do.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
9. I act in ways that help prevent my actions from having unpleasant consequences for me or for others.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
10. Everything that happens in my life depends on me in one way or another.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
11. I find it easy to start a conversation in a group, even when others are silent.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
12. My decisions are always deliberate and rarely depend on other people’s opinions.
1 – Disagree
2 – Rather disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Rather agree
5 – Agree
13. I actively maintain friendly relationships with people.
1 – Disagree
2 – Rather disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Rather agree
5 – Agree
14. I am guided by my values when choosing how to behave.
1 – Disagree
2 – Rather disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Rather agree
5 – Agree
15. I try to watch what I say.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
16. I rarely run into problems because I did not consider the consequences of my behavior.
Disagree
Rather disagree
Neither agree nor disagree
Rather agree
Agree
17. I am willing to take responsibility for any of my actions.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
18. It is not difficult for me to start doing something on my own initiative, spontaneously.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
19. I am free to make decisions about my life.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
20. Hunger, thirst, and other physical needs do not override my drive to be creative.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
21. I believe my behavior is determined more by my needs, values, and interests than by life circumstances.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
22. I can control my emotions.
1 – Disagree
2 – Rather disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Rather agree
5 – Agree
23. I am aware that my actions may harm others, but the final outcome is what matters to me.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
24. If something unpleasant happens to me, I often think it is partly my fault.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
25. I can spontaneously change my route of travel just because I feel like it.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
26. Even if I take other people's opinions into account, the final decision is always mine.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
27. I strive to be seen as important by other people.
1 – Disagree
2 – Rather disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Rather agree
5 – Agree
28. Sometimes my beliefs and ideals harm my relationships with other people, but it does not upset me.
1 – Disagree
2 – Rather disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Rather agree
5 – Agree
29. I almost always try to control my behavior.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
30. When I plan something, I realize it may harm other people, but this is not important to me.
1 – Disagree
2 – Rather disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Rather agree
5 – Agree
31. Success often depends on a person's own efforts and abilities.
1 - Disagree
2 - Somewhat disagree
3 - Neither agree nor disagree
4 - Somewhat agree
5 - Agree
32. I often come up with activities for myself.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
33. My behavior is the result of the decisions I have made.
1 – Disagree
2 – Rather disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Rather agree
5 – Agree
34. The purpose of my life is to realize my abilities.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
35. I do things not because I have been asked or pressured, but because I enjoy doing them.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
36. The saying “Spoke without thinking” does not apply to me.
1 – Disagree
2 – Rather disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Rather agree
5 – Agree
37. I try to behave in a way that minimizes negative consequences for me, but not for others.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
38. People are often responsible for their own failures.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
39. I try to behave naturally when interacting with others, without being guided by other people’s opinions or judgments.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
40. I am free to make my own choices.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
41. For me, the need for self-fulfillment is more important than physiological needs.
1 – Disagree
2 – Rather disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Rather agree
5 – Agree
42. I act in line with ideals of love, kindness, creation, and altruism.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
43. At any moment, I can mentally pause and critically evaluate my behavior.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
44. I can anticipate situations and always prepare for them.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
45. If something does not work out for me, it means I did not put enough effort into it.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
46. Quite often, I feel like creating something new, meeting new people, and helping others.
1 – Disagree
2 – Mostly disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Mostly agree
5 – Agree
47. I try to make decisions on my own.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
48. Sometimes I am willing to take risks to achieve self-realization.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
49. My ideal is a successful person who sometimes disregards other people’s feelings and needs to achieve their goals.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
50. Before going to sleep, I often think about how I behaved during the day and try to evaluate myself objectively.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
51. I consider different possible outcomes depending on what I do.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
52. If my relationship with someone has deteriorated, I am partly to blame.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
53. In a group of people, if I want to say something, I do not spend too long thinking about how others will judge it.
1 - Disagree
2 - Somewhat disagree
3 - Neither agree nor disagree
4 - Somewhat agree
5 - Agree
54. I am convinced that other people, fate, God, or anyone else cannot influence the decisions I make.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
55. Self-development and self-realization are the highest goals in my life.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
56. When choosing how to behave, I base my actions on my principles and beliefs rather than on the circumstances.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree