Social Development of an Individual’s Combinatorial Abilities Test - the question form
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1. How do you respond to criticism directed at you?
I feel hurt
I argue with the person criticizing me
I try to understand the underlying issue
2. In an unusual situation, are you able to be tactful with others and approach the current problem thoughtfully?
No
I try to keep myself under control
Yes
3. Are you able to show empathy when giving criticism to a colleague or opponent?
No
Sometimes
Yes
4. Do you use your own knowledge and experience when planning your work or studies?
Yes
Sometimes
I am not able to
5. Do you consider yourself an excellent negotiator in your professional work?
No
I have little experience
Yes, I handle negotiations very well
6. Do you tend to criticize your colleagues, your supervisors, and the organization’s work?
Yes
I do not want to, but it happens
Never
7. How do you handle yourself during a public self-presentation?
I feel afraid, and others can see my fear
I feel afraid, but I appear quite confident outwardly
I enjoy public speaking and feel completely at ease
8. I am usually open to other people.
No
Yes
It depends on my mood
9. Are you able to resolve latent (hidden) conflicts?
Yes
This is very difficult
I do not recognize them
10. I can easily give interviews to journalists.
Not easily
Yes
No experience with this
11. Are you able to bring like-minded people together and lead a team to success?
Yes
No experience
No, I would not be able to; I have had unsuccessful experience
12. Are you able to accurately estimate resource requirements and set tasks when working toward a goal?
No
Yes
No experience / do not know
13. How successful have you been in project-based work?
Yes, I have had successful experience
No, I have not tried this
I have done this, but without success
14. How easily can you share your knowledge and skills with other people?
It is difficult, because my ideas belong to me
Easily; I enjoy it
I have no experience with this
15. How well developed are your skills in asking the right questions, working with information, and sharing it?
I do this easily
I have difficulties; it does not always work out
This is very difficult for me, and it makes me feel nervous
16. My pace of life is very fast.
I live calmly, without rushing
Yes, circumstances require it
Yes, it is my way of life
17. I manage my time effectively.
Yes, I can do this.
I try, but it does not work out.
I cannot; time gets away from me and I do not keep up.
18. Are you able to look at yourself from the outside, evaluate your actions, and decide what to do next?
Yes, I always do this
Only when circumstances force me to
It is difficult for me to do this
19. Are you able to consume and process information in a balanced way, check facts, and think rationally?
Yes, I do this all the time
Only if someone points it out to me
This is difficult for me; my emotions interfere
20. Do you tend to think in unconventional ways and avoid standard, generally accepted patterns?
Yes, that is one of my strengths
Sometimes I can do that
It is hard for me to think outside what is generally accepted
21. Can you easily analyze complex issues, delve into details, identify connections, and take an objective view of what you are analyzing?
This is very difficult for me
Yes, this comes naturally to me
I can do this when circumstances require it
22. Are you able to choose the best solution from all possible options?
Sometimes
Making decisions is difficult for me
Yes, easily and brilliantly
23. Are you able to take prompt action in difficult circumstances?
No, I panic
I can do this with the help of other people
Yes, I take control of the situation
24. Are you able to formulate and set goals for yourself and for others?
This is extremely difficult for me, but I am working on it
I do not know myself where I am going
Yes, I am aware of this
25. Do you tend to remain effective under heavy workloads?
Yes
Sometimes
No
26. Are you able to remain emotionally calm in conflict situations?
Yes, diplomacy is my strength
I try to keep myself under control and not show anxiety
No, I do not handle this well
27. Do you find it easy to get along with people you do not know well?
Yes, easy
Very difficult
I do not enter into such relationships
28. Can you publicly summarize a team's work in a way that leaves others with no doubts?
Yes, I do this very well
It is difficult for me, but I try
No, I cannot; I get flustered
29. Are you able to anticipate other people’s wishes and needs?
Yes, I always sense what another person needs
I may be mistaken about this
I am not able to do this
30. Have other people told you that you are too pushy in conversations?
Yes, sometimes that happens
Let them just try to say that
No, that has never happened in my life
31. Do you respond willingly when other people ask for help?
Yes, I always help
Not always, because I have my own matters to take care of
No, they should be able to manage on their own
32. Do you find it easy to delegate authority to members of your team/group?
No, I manage well on my own
Yes, but with anxiety
Yes, easily and calmly
33. Are you able to recognize other people's emotions and feelings?
Yes, I understand what people around me are feeling
I find it difficult to understand, but I try
I cannot do this; I am constantly mistaken
34. Are you able to manage your emotions?
Yes, I handle them calmly
I sometimes lose control
I let my emotions control me
35. Are you able to talk out loud to other people about your emotional experiences?
Yes, I do this all the time
I do this when I cannot keep quiet
I cannot get a word out
36. How do your emotions and feelings affect your performance?
They help me
They interfere with it
I try to set aside emotions when trying to achieve results
37. Do you enjoy working together with other people?
It is easier for me to be on my own
I am forced to be in situations that involve working together with others
Yes, I cannot do without people
38. Do you adapt easily to change or new situations?
Yes, I like new things
I need time
It is very difficult; familiar situations are clearer
39. Would you describe yourself as a good implementer?
Sometimes
Yes
Never
40. How would you rate your problem-solving ability?
I have poorly developed problem-solving skills
I handle problems very well
It is difficult, but possible
41. Are you able, several times in a row, to give up your own ideas and propose fundamentally different ones instead?
Yes, easily
It is difficult to do this
I cannot give up my own ideas
42. Are you motivated by difficulties and uncertainty?
Yes
Sometimes
Never
43. Do ordinary objects or events stimulate your creative activity?
Yes
No
Sometimes
44. Do you show persistence in solving difficult tasks (in life, school, or work)?
Sometimes, depending on external circumstances
I always see it through to the end
I may stop halfway or give up entirely
45. Can creative activities cause you to feel mentally stuck?
Never
Sometimes
Always
46. Do you lose track of your idea when you are distracted by external circumstances?
Never
Constantly
Sometimes
47. Do you enjoy learning something new, unusual, or unfamiliar?
Constantly
Sometimes
No time
48. How easily do you learn something new?
Yes, easily and with interest
I prefer something familiar
It is difficult, but I try
49. Are you able to combine things, events, or phenomena that at first glance seem unrelated?
Yes, I do this all the time
I can, but I need some time to do so
I cannot; I am not able to
50. Have you created unique things, projects, or works in your life?
Yes
I have come close to this
No
1. How do you respond to criticism directed at you?
I feel hurt
I argue with the critic
I try to understand the underlying issue
2. In an unusual situation, are you able to be tactful with others and take a thoughtful approach to solving the issue at hand?
No
I try to keep myself under control
Yes
3. Are you able to show empathy when giving criticism to a colleague or opponent?
No
Sometimes
Yes
4. Do you use your own knowledge and experience when planning your work or studies?
Yes
Sometimes
I am not able to
5. Do you consider yourself an excellent negotiator in official settings?
No
Little experience
Yes, I handle negotiations very well
6. Are you prone to criticizing colleagues, management, and the organization’s activities?
Yes
I do not want to, but it happens
Never
7. How do you behave during a public self-presentation?
I feel afraid, and other people can see my fear
I feel afraid, but outwardly I appear quite confident
I enjoy public speaking and feel completely at ease
8. I am usually open with other people.
No
Yes
It depends on my mood
9. Are you able to resolve latent (hidden) conflicts?
Yes
This is very difficult
I do not recognize them
10. I can easily give interviews to journalists.
It does not come easily to me.
Yes
I have no experience with this.
11. Are you able to bring like-minded people together and lead a team to success?
Yes
No experience
No, I would not be able to; I have had unsuccessful experience
12. Are you able to accurately estimate resource requirements and set tasks when working toward a goal?
No
Yes
No experience; I don't know
13. How successful have you been in project-based work?
Yes, I have had successful experience
No, I have not tried this
I have done this, but unsuccessfully
14. How easy is it for you to share your knowledge and skills with other people?
Difficult, because my ideas belong to me
Easy; I enjoy it
I have no experience with this
15. How well developed are your skills in asking the right questions, working with information, and sharing it?
I do this easily
I have some difficulty; it does not always work out
It is very difficult for me; it makes me feel nervous
16. My pace of life is very fast.
I live calmly, without rushing
Yes, circumstances make it necessary
Yes, that is my way of life
17. I manage my time well.
Yes, I can do this
I try, but it does not work out
I cannot; time slips away and I do not keep up
18. Are you able to look at yourself from an outside perspective, evaluate your actions, and decide what to do next?
Yes, I always do this
Only when circumstances force me to
It is difficult for me to do this
19. Are you able to consume and process information thoughtfully, verify facts, and think rationally?
Yes, I do this consistently
Only if someone points it out to me
It is difficult for me; emotions get in the way
20. Do you tend to think in unconventional ways and go beyond standard, commonly accepted patterns?
Yes, this is my strong point
Sometimes I can do this
It is difficult for me to go beyond what is generally accepted
21. Can you easily analyze complex matters, delve into details, identify connections, and view the subject of analysis from an outside perspective?
This is very difficult for me
Yes, this is my strength
If required, I can do this
22. Are you able to choose the best solution from all possible options?
Sometimes
Making decisions is difficult
Yes, easily and brilliantly
23. Can you take prompt action in difficult circumstances?
No, I panic
I can do this with the help of other people
Yes, I take control of the situation
24. Are you able to formulate goals and set them for yourself and others?
This is extremely difficult for me, but I am working on it
I do not know myself where I am going
Yes, I am aware that I can
25. Do you tend to remain effective under heavy workloads?
Yes
Sometimes
No
26. Are you able to remain emotionally calm in conflict situations?
Yes, diplomacy is my strong suit
I try to keep myself under control and not show anxiety
No, I handle this poorly
27. Do you find it easy to get along with people you do not know well?
Yes, easily
Very difficult
I do not enter into such relationships
28. Can you publicly summarize a team’s work in a way that leaves no doubt for others?
Yes, I handle this very well
It is difficult for me, but I try
I cannot; I get flustered
29. Are you able to anticipate other people's wishes and needs?
Yes, I always sense what the other person feels
I may be mistaken about this
I am not able to do this
30. Have other people told you that you are too intrusive in communication?
Yes, that happens sometimes
Let them just try to say that
No, that has never happened in my life
31. Do you respond willingly when other people ask for help?
Yes, I always help
Not always, because I have to take care of my own affairs
No, they should be able to manage on their own
32. Do you find it easy to delegate responsibilities to members of your team/group?
No, I manage well on my own
Yes, but with anxiety
Yes, easily and calmly
33. Are you able to recognize other people's emotions and feelings?
Yes, I understand how others feel
It is difficult for me to understand, but I try
I am not able to do this; I am constantly mistaken
34. Are you able to manage your emotions?
Yes, I handle them calmly
Sometimes I lose control
I let my emotions take over
35. Are you able to talk out loud to other people about your emotional experiences?
Yes, I do this all the time
I do this when I cannot keep silent
I cannot get a word out
36. How do your emotions and feelings affect how effective you are in your activities?
They help me
They interfere with me
I try to set aside emotions when working toward a result
37. Do you enjoy working together with other people?
It is easier for me to be on my own
I have to be in situations that involve working with others
Yes, I cannot be without people
38. Do you adapt easily to changes or new circumstances?
Yes, I like new things
I need time
With great difficulty; familiar circumstances are clearer to me
39. Would you describe yourself as a good performer?
Sometimes
Yes
Never
40. How would you rate your problem-solving ability?
This ability is poorly developed in me
I handle problems very well
It is difficult, but doable
41. Are you able to repeatedly set aside your own ideas and propose fundamentally different alternatives instead?
Yes, easily
It is difficult to do this
I cannot give up my own ideas
42. Are you inspired by challenges and uncertainty?
Yes
Sometimes
Never
43. Do ordinary objects or events stimulate your creativity?
Yes
No
Sometimes
44. Do you show persistence in solving difficult tasks (in daily life, studies, or work)?
Sometimes, depending on external circumstances
I always see it through to the end
I may stop halfway or give up entirely
45. Can creative activity cause you to feel mentally stuck (at a dead end)?
Never
Sometimes
Always
46. Can you lose track of your idea when you are distracted by external circumstances?
Never
Constantly
Sometimes
47. Do you like learning about something new, unusual, or unknown?
All the time
Sometimes
I do not have time
48. How easily do you learn something new?
Yes, easily and with interest
I prefer something familiar
With difficulty, but I try
49. Are you able to connect things, events, or phenomena that at first glance seem unrelated?
Yes, I do this all the time
I can, but it takes some time
I cannot; I am not able to
50. Have you created unique things, projects, or works in your life?
Yes
I have been close to doing so
No