Scales of Propensity for Extremism Test - the question form

1. People can be divided into the strong and the weak.

2. Good should be ready to use force and be able to defend itself.

3. The traditional way of life of my people can only be protected by force.

4. People will not work well unless they are forced to.

5. When dealing with newcomers, it is necessary to show who is in charge here.

6. Almost all disagreements can be resolved through negotiation.

7. If someone insults me, I may respond very harshly.

8. I often come across people whose mere presence irritates me.

9. Sometimes it is impossible to stop yourself from getting into a fight.

10. Writing on walls is an acceptable way to express dissatisfaction if there are no other options.

11. There is no need to be polite with people you do not like.

12. A person can be understood if they were provoked and then hit back or broke something.

13. It is difficult to feel positively toward some nations and ethnic groups.

14. People are either good or bad.

15. My principle is: never trust "outsiders."

16. It is acceptable to believe that your people are better than all others.

17. I can imagine a person of another race as a close friend.

18. I would like my friends to include people of different nationalities.

19. It is always important to me that the offender is punished and the victim is avenged.

20. Many social problems would be solved if we got rid of immoral and cowardly people.

21. Above all, our society needs discipline and determination in defending our traditional values.

22. Insults to a person’s honor and dignity should always be punished.

23. In our society, achieving justice is more important than showing compassion to individual people.

24. Some crimes deserve a harsher punishment than prison; sometimes offenders should be publicly executed.

25. It is quite possible that this series of wars and conflicts will be stopped once and for all by an earthquake, flood, or other catastrophe that destroys the world.

26. In our society, there is no point in being honest and caring for the environment, because others will keep cheating and ruining everything anyway.

27. There is uncertainty everywhere today; we must be prepared for crises, violent conflicts, and upheavals.

28. Our society is on the brink of collapse.

29. There is no point in studying or working hard—everything goes to those whose parents can arrange it for them.

30. I am certain that nothing depends on me in this society.

31. There are signs that contain hidden special knowledge.

32. Everyone should believe in their destiny and follow the path that fate has set for them.

33. People do not realize that our lives are controlled by conspiracies and secret organizations.

34. Science is not always beneficial, because there are many things that the human mind is not capable of understanding.

35. People’s fate often depends on the symbols they use.

36. A person who understands the hidden meaning of ancient symbols can influence other people.

37. It is safest to assume that everyone has bad traits that will surface if given the opportunity.

38. Everything can be bought and sold; the only question is the price.

39. I dislike most of the people around me and the world in general.

40. People are wolves to each other, and everyone cares only about themselves.

41. The more opportunities a person has, the more likely they are to go down a bad path.

42. It is possible to find common ground with everyone.

43. Nowadays, more romantic idealists and enthusiasts are needed.

44. People who have no plans to change our society seem strange to me.

45. Only brave people who act against a passive majority deserve recognition and acclaim.

46. The worst flaw is being a dull, pedantic person who always follows the rules.

47. A person who has done a great deal for humanity can be forgiven for harsh actions and a difficult personality.

48. I believe that people should be willing to give their lives for their ideas.

49. We do not need policies and laws; we need a few courageous, tireless, devoted leaders whom people can believe in.

50. People who always follow the saying, "If you are not allowed to, but you really want to, then you can," are right.

51. Among those who are in prison, many are true heroes.

52. Only weak and cowardly people try to follow all rules and laws.

53. Laws are passed in order to maintain order in the country.

54. Police work always deserves respect.

55. A businessperson or good manager is more important to society today than an artist or professor.

56. Our people need to spend less time talking and more time doing practical things.

57. No one is interested in the concerns of intellectuals.

58. Discussing different viewpoints only confuses people; the solution to many social problems is obvious.

59. People too often make their private lives public.

60. Stories that describe thoughts and feelings are more interesting to read than those that describe actions or adventures.

61. If most of my friends share a viewpoint, then it is correct.

62. I usually do what my friends ask me to do, even if others do not like it.

63. I will always support my friends, even if society is against them.

64. I often have fun with friends, even though I am not entirely comfortable with some of the things we do.

65. Fighting to defend the honor of one’s team is more honorable than being a successful individualist.

66. You have to go through dangers and hardships to be accepted into a group of true friends.