Self-Assessed Wisdom Scale, SAWS Test - the question form

1. I have overcome many painful events in my life.

2. I can easily control my emotions in any situation.

3. I often think about the connection between my past and my present.

4. I can laugh at my own difficulties.

5. I like to read books that make me see things differently.

6. I have had to make many important life decisions.

7. My emotions do not overwhelm me when I make decisions.

8. I often think about my past.

9. Even in very difficult life situations, something humorous can be found.

10. I enjoy listening to music in different styles, not only the kind I like most.

11. In my life, I have dealt with many different kinds of people.

12. I am in touch with my emotions.

13. I quite often think back on the past.

14. I try not to lose my sense of humor, even during major turning points in my life.

15. I enjoy trying foods from different cuisines.

16. I have often been faced with moral dilemmas.

17. I understand my emotional states very well.

18. Reflecting on the past helps me see the broader perspective on current events.

19. I am easily amused.

20. I often try to do something new.

21. I have encountered many negative aspects of life, such as dishonesty, hypocrisy, and so on.

22. I can express my emotions freely without feeling that I might lose control of myself.

23. I often reflect on earlier periods of my life to see how I have changed since then.

24. At this point in my life, I feel I can easily laugh at my own mistakes.

25. Ambiguous works of art play an important and valuable role in society.

26. I have been through many difficult (turning-point) experiences.

27. I am good at noticing subtle differences in my emotions.

28. Remembering earlier periods of my life helps me work through important life issues.

29. I often use humor to cheer others up.

30. I like being around people whose views are very different from my own.

31. From my own experience, I have learned that you should not judge a book by its cover.

32. I can control my emotions when the situation requires it.

33. I often conclude that memories of the past can be an important resource for coping with difficulties in the present.

34. When something goes wrong, I can laugh about it instead of feeling sad or angry.

35. I am very interested in religious and/or philosophical belief systems other than my own.

36. I have learned valuable life lessons from others.

37. I seem to be good at understanding other people's feelings.

38. Remembering past achievements increases my confidence in the present.

39. I can laugh at myself to support or reassure others.

40. I have often wondered about life and what lies beyond it.