Tendency toward demonstrative consumption Test - the question form
Questions: 30 · 6 minutes
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1. If I have the opportunity, I try to draw attention to myself. I like it when people turn around to look at me.
1 – This is not at all characteristic of me
2 – In some situations, this is true
3 – Yes, this describes me exactly
2. I am sometimes compared to a peacock.
1 – Not at all like me
2 – Sometimes true
3 – Completely true of me
3. People tell me that I dress too flashy.
1 – This is not like me at all
2 – In some cases this is true
3 – Yes, this describes me exactly
4. Accessories define a successful person: a stylish suit, an expensive pen, phone, shoes, and car.
1 – This is not like me at all
2 – In some cases, this is true
3 – Yes, this describes me exactly
5. People judge you by your appearance. A high-quality suit and accessories can help your career by creating a favorable impression on others.
1 – This is not at all characteristic of me
2 – In some cases this is true
3 – Yes, this describes me exactly
6. Stylish items help me, at least somewhat, create the impression of being a high-status person.
1 – Not at all true of me
2 – True in some situations
3 – Completely true of me
7. Bold makeup, unconventional clothing, and possibly piercings or tattoos help me stand out from the crowd and express my individuality.
1 – This is not at all like me
2 – In some cases, this is true
3 – Yes, this describes me exactly
8. Some people say about me, "The more unusual, the more fashionable."
1 – This is not at all characteristic of me
2 – Sometimes this is true
3 – Yes, this describes me exactly
9. A person should have something eye-catching—whether it is clothing, makeup, or a car—it does not matter.
1 – This is not at all like me
2 – In some cases, this is true
3 – Yes, this describes me completely
10. I am a talented, creative person and I like unconventional items that express my artistic side.
This is not at all true of me
This is true of me in some situations
Yes, this describes me exactly
11. I am good at sewing/knitting or making things by hand, and I like it when others rate my creations highly.
1 – This is not at all true of me
2 – This is true in some cases
3 – Yes, this describes me exactly
12. My creativity does not allow me to be like everyone else. I like to stand out in my appearance.
1 – This is not at all characteristic of me
2 – In some cases, this is true
3 – Yes, this describes me exactly
13. I am not wealthy enough to buy cheap things.
1 – This is not at all characteristic of me
2 – This is true in some cases
3 – Yes, this describes me exactly
14. Expensive items from prestigious brands are my weakness.
1 – This is not at all typical of me
2 – In some cases, this is true
3 – Yes, this is absolutely true of me
15. I can and want to afford things that are beyond the means of the average person.
1 – This is not at all characteristic of me
2 – This is true in some cases
3 – Yes, this describes me completely
16. I am very fashion-conscious and keep up with new trends from leading fashion houses, theaters, and similar venues.
1 – This is not at all characteristic of me
2 – This is true in some cases
3 – Yes, this describes me completely
17. Fashionable items help me feel comfortable when I am out in public and in office settings.
1 – Not at all characteristic of me
2 – This is true in some cases
3 – Yes, this describes me exactly
18. I enjoy shopping and try to buy at least a few items from the latest collections (clothing, shoes, or accessories), and to attend the most fashionable events or premieres.
1 – This is not at all like me
2 – This is true in some cases
3 – Yes, this describes me completely
19. If I stop drawing attention to myself with unusual things and unconventional behavior, people will stop noticing me.
1 – This is completely uncharacteristic of me
2 – This is true in some situations
3 – Yes, this describes me completely
20. Show-business celebrities are known not only for their talent but also for flashy antics. I also try to stand out through attention-seeking behavior or showy things.
1 – Not at all characteristic of me
2 – This is true in some cases
3 – Yes, this describes me completely
21. If you live only by the rules, people will stop noticing and respecting you.
1 – This is not at all like me
2 – This is true in some cases
3 – Yes, this describes me completely
22. Even if I have very limited financial means, I would rather buy one stylish suit than a dozen inexpensive ones.
1 – This is completely uncharacteristic of me
2 – This is true in some cases
3 – Yes, this describes me exactly
23. I am not at all wealthy, but I would rather save money on food than on clothing or accessories.
1 – This is not at all typical of me
2 – In some situations, this is true
3 – Yes, this describes me exactly
24. Even a poor student should, at least sometimes, go out in style at a prestigious venue (e.g., a nightclub, a theater, a glamorous event).
1 – This is not at all characteristic of me
2 – In some cases, this is true
3 – Yes, this describes me exactly
25. Everything I have must be the very best; I would rather have nothing than something of average quality.
1 – This is not at all like me
2 – This is true in some situations
3 – Yes, this describes me exactly
26. “Better to go hungry than eat just anything, and better to be alone than with just anyone” (Omar Khayyam) describes me.
1 – This does not describe me at all
2 – This is true in some cases
3 – Yes, this describes me completely
27. If I do something, I do it well. If I buy something, I choose the highest quality.
1 – This is not at all characteristic of me
2 – This is true in some cases
3 – Yes, this describes me exactly
28. I can name several things that help me relieve stress.
1 – This is not at all characteristic of me
2 – This is true in some cases
3 – Yes, this describes me completely
29. When I feel built-up tension, I go to the most upscale place and make a point of being seen.
1 – This is completely uncharacteristic of me
2 – This is true in some cases
3 – Yes, this describes me exactly
30. I like it when many people greet me.
1 – This is not at all characteristic of me
2 – This is true in some cases
3 – Yes, this describes me exactly
1. If I have the opportunity, I try to draw attention to myself. I like it when people turn around to look at me.
This is not at all like me
This is true in some situations
Yes, this describes me exactly
2. I am sometimes compared to a peacock.
1 – This is not at all characteristic of me
2 – In some cases, this is true
3 – Yes, this describes me completely
3. People tell me I dress too flashy.
1 – This is not at all like me
2 – This is true in some situations
3 – Yes, this describes me exactly
4. Accessories make the successful person: a stylish suit, an expensive pen, phone, shoes, and car.
1 – This is not at all characteristic of me
2 – In some situations, this is true
3 – Yes, this describes me exactly
5. A high-quality suit and accessories can help advance my career by creating a favorable impression on others.
1 – This is not at all characteristic of me
2 – In some cases, this is true
3 – Yes, this describes me completely
6. Stylish items help me, to some extent, create the impression that I am a high-status person.
1 – This is not at all characteristic of me
2 – In some cases, this is true
3 – Yes, this describes me exactly
7. Bold makeup, unconventional clothing, and possibly piercings or tattoos help me stand out from the crowd and express my individuality.
1 – Not at all characteristic of me
2 – Sometimes true
3 – Completely true of me
8. Some people say about me, "The more unusual, the more fashionable."
1 – This is not at all like me
2 – This is true in some cases
3 – Yes, this describes me exactly
9. A person should have something that stands out—whether it is clothing, makeup, or a car; it does not matter.
1 – This is not at all like me
2 – This is true in some cases
3 – Yes, this describes me exactly
10. I am a talented, creative person and I like unconventional things that express my artistic side.
1 – This is not at all true of me
2 – This is true of me in some cases
3 – Yes, this describes me exactly
11. I sew well (or knit, or make things by hand), and I like it when others highly value my work.
1 – This is not at all characteristic of me
2 – This is true in some cases
3 – Yes, this describes me exactly
12. My creativity does not allow me to be like everyone else. I like to stand out in my appearance.
1 – This is not at all characteristic of me
2 – In some situations, this is true
3 – Yes, this describes me exactly
13. I am not wealthy enough to buy cheap things.
1 – This is not at all characteristic of me
2 – This is true in some cases
3 – Yes, this describes me exactly
14. Expensive items from prestigious brands are a weakness of mine.
1 – This is not at all typical of me
2 – Sometimes this is true
3 – Yes, this describes me exactly
15. I can and want to afford things that are beyond the means of the average person.
1 – Not at all true of me
2 – True in some situations
3 – Completely true of me
16. I am very fashion-conscious and keep up with the latest trends from leading fashion houses, theaters, and the like.
1 – This is not at all characteristic of me
2 – This is true in some cases
3 – Yes, this describes me exactly
17. Fashionable items help me feel comfortable when I am out in public and at work.
1 – This is not at all true of me
2 – This is true in some situations
3 – Yes, this describes me exactly
18. I enjoy shopping and try to buy at least a few items from the latest collections of clothing, shoes, or accessories, and to attend very fashionable events or premieres.
1 – This does not describe me at all
2 – Sometimes this is true
3 – Yes, this describes me completely
19. If I stop drawing attention to myself with unusual things and unconventional behavior, people will stop noticing me.
1 – This is not at all like me
2 – In some situations, this is true
3 – Yes, this describes me completely
20. Show-business celebrities are known not only for their talent but also for flashy antics. I also try to stand out through loud behavior or bright, eye-catching things.
1 – This is not at all like me
2 – This is true in some cases
3 – Yes, this describes me exactly
21. If you live only by the rules, people will stop noticing and respecting you.
1 – Not at all true of me
2 – Sometimes true
3 – Completely true of me
22. Even if I have very limited financial means, I would rather buy one stylish suit than ten inexpensive ones.
1 – Not at all true of me
2 – True in some situations
3 – Completely true of me
23. I am not wealthy at all, but I would rather save money on food than on clothing or accessories.
1 – This is not at all true of me
2 – This is true in some situations
3 – Yes, this describes me exactly
24. Even a poor student should, at least sometimes, go out in style at a prestigious place (e.g., a nightclub, a theater, a glamorous event).
1 – This is completely uncharacteristic of me
2 – This is true in some cases
3 – Yes, this describes me exactly
25. Everything I have must be the best. I would rather have nothing than something of average quality.
1 – This is not true of me at all
2 – This is true in some situations
3 – Yes, this is absolutely true of me
26. “Better to go hungry than eat just anything, and better to be alone than with just anyone” (Omar Khayyam)—this describes me.
This is not at all true of me
This is true of me in some situations
This is completely true of me
27. If I do something, I do it well. If I buy something, I choose the highest quality.
1 – This is not at all characteristic of me
2 – Sometimes this is true
3 – Yes, this describes me exactly
28. I can name several things that help relieve my stress.
1 – This is not at all like me
2 – This is true in some cases
3 – Yes, this describes me exactly
29. When I feel tense, I go to the most upscale place and show myself off.
1 – This is not at all like me
2 – In some cases, this is true
3 – Yes, this describes me exactly
30. I like it when many people greet me.
1 - This is not at all true of me
2 - Sometimes this is true
3 - Yes, this describes me completely