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WRAT TO D0 : lnsido this booklet Are scme questions to see what attitudes and
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EXAMPLES :
1. Ilike to watch team games. 3. Money cannot bring happiness.
&. yes, b. occasionaliy, c. no. a. yes (true), b. in between. C. no (alse).

2. I prefer people who : 4. Woman is to child as cat is to:

&. are reserved, a. kitten, b. dog, c. boy.
b. (are) in bet ween,
C. make friends quickly.
In the last example there is a right answerkitten. But there are very few such
reasoning itemns.
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instance, the above question, asks you about "team games" and you
mght be fonder of football than basketball. But you are to reply "for
the average game," or to strike an average in situations of the kind
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 1. have the instructions for this test clearly in 14. You can almost always notice on a man's tac
mind. when he is dishonest.
&. yos, b. uncertain, C. no. A. yes, b. in bet ween, C. no.
2 I am ready to answer each question as 15. It would be good for everyone f vacations
truth-fully as possible. (holidays) were longer and everyone had to
&. yes, b ancertain, c no. take them.
3. Iwould rather have a house : &. agree, b. uncertain, c. disagree.
a. in a ociable subutb, 16. Iwould rather take the gamble ofa job with
b in between, possibly large but uneven earrings. than one
c. alone in the deep woods. with a steady small salary.
4. Ican fnd enough energy to face my &. yes, b. uncertain, c. no.
& alwys, b. generally, c. seldom.
ifficulties.
17. Italk about my feelings:
15. Ifeel a bit nervous of willd animals even & only if necesSary,
when b. in beetween,
they are in strong cages.
& yes (true), b. uncertain, c. no (false). G readily, whenever I have achance.
6. I hod back from eriticizing people 18. Once in a while I have a sense of vague
ideas and their danger or adden dread for reasons that I do
Dot understand.
& yes, imbetween, c o
7. Imake smart, sarcastic renarks to
think they deserve it. people if I 19. When criticized wrongly for something Iid
not do, I:
&feneraly, b. ometimes, C. never. . have no feeling of guil,
8 Iprefer semiclassical music to popular b. in between,
tunes. C. till eel a bit guilty.
2 true, b. uncertin, e false.
9. If I saw two neighbors' children figiting, I 20. Money can buy aBmost everything.
would : Lyes, b. unOertin, C ò.
leave them to settle it, 21. My decisions are governed more by my :
b. uncertain, & heart,
C ret90n with them, b. feelings and reason
c head, equaly,
10. On social occasions I :
&. readiy come forward, 22. Most people would be happier if they ived
b. in between, more with their fellows and did the
C prefer to stay quietly in the background. same
things as others.
& yes, b. in between, c.no.
11. It would be more interesting to be :
a. a congtruction engineer, 23. I occasionally get puzzled, when looking in a
b. uncertain, mirror, as to which is my right and left.
C. &Writer of plays. &. true, b uncertain, c. fakse.
12. Iwould rather stop in the street to watch an 24. When talking, I like :
artist painting than listen to 8ome people a. to say things, just as they occur to
having a quarrel. b, in between, me,
a. true, b.uncertain, c. false. c. to get my thoughts well organized first.
13. Ican generally put up with conceited people, 25. When something really makes me
even though they brag or show they think too fnd I calm down again quite quickly. furious,I
well of themselves. &. yes, b. in between, c. no.
a. yes, b. in between, c. no. (End, column I on answer heet.)
 26 With the same
hours and pay, it would be 39. For pare1ts, it is more important to
more interesting to be:
a. a a. help their children develop their affections,
carpenter or cook,
b. uncertain, bin bet ween,
C. a waiter in a good c teach their chldren how to control emotions
restaurant. 40. In a group task Iwould rather :
27. I have been
elected to : a. try to improve arran gements,
&. onlya few offices, b. in between,
b. several, c. keep the records and see that rules
C. many offices. are followed.
28. "Spade" is to "dig" as "knife" is to :
41. Ifeel a need every now and then to engage in
&. sharp, b. cut, c. point. a tough physical activity.
29. I sometimes can't get to sleep because an idea &. yes, b. in between, C. no.
keeps running through my mind. 42. I would rather mix with polite people than
&. true, b. uncertain, c. false. rough, rebellious individuals.
30. In my personal life I reach the goals I set, &. yes, b. in between, C. no.
almost a!l the time. 43. Ifeel terribly dejected when people criticize
C. Lrue, b. uncertain, c. false. me in a group.
&. true, b. in between, c. false.
31. An out-dated law should be changed :
A. only after considerable discussion, 44. If Iam called in by my boss, I :
b. in between &. malke it chance to ask for
C. promptly.
something I want,
32. Iam uncomnfortable when I work ana project b. in between,
requiring quick action affecting others. c. fear I've done something wrong.
a. true, b. in bet ween, c. false. 45. What this world needs is :
33. Most of the people I know would rate me as &. more steady and "solid" citizens,
an amusing talker. b. uncertain,
a. yes, b. uncertain, c. no. C. more "idealists with plans for a better
World.
34. When Isee "sloppy," untidy people, I :
a. just accept i:, 46. I am always keenly aware of attempts at
b. in between, propaganda in things I read.
C. get disgusted and annoyed. a. yes, b. uncertain, c. no.
35. I get slightly embarrassed if I suddenly become 47. As a teenager, I joined in school sports :
the focuLs of attention in a social group. &. 0ccasion ally,
a. yes, b. in between, C. no. b. fairly often,
C. a great deal,
36. I am always glad to join a large gathering, for
example, a party, dance, or public meeting. 48. I keep my room well organized, with things in
&. yes, b. in between, cno. known places almost all the time.
&. yes, b. in between, c. no.
37. In school I preferred (or prefer) :
&. music, 49. I someti mes get in a state of tension and
b. uncertain, turmoil as I think of the day's happenings.
c. hand work and crafts. a. yes, b. in between, c. no.
38. When Ihave been put in charge of something, 50. I sometimes doubt whether people I am
I insist that my instructions are followed or talking
to are really interested in what I am saying.
else Iresign. &. yes, b. in between, c. no.
a. yes, b. sometimes, C. no. (End, oolumn 2 on anwr dheet.)

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51. If I had to choose, I would rather be : 63. If someone got mad at me, I would
&. aforester, a. try to calm him down,
b. uncertain, b. uncertain,
c. a high school teacher. C. get irritated.
am
64. When Iread an unfair magazine article, I ike
52. For special holidays and birthdays, I :
more inclined to forget it than to feel
a. like to give personal presents, "hitting back.
b. uncertain,
c. feel that buying presents is a bit of a. true, b. uncertain, c. false.
a nuisAnce.
65. My memory tends to drop a lot of
unimportant, trivial things, for example,
53. "Tired" is to "work" as "proud is tw : nameg of streets or stores 'n town
a. smile, b. success, c. happy. &. yes, b. in between, c. no.

54. Which of the following items is different in 66. I could enjoy the life oi arn animal doctor.
kind from the others? handling disease and surgery of animals.
a. candle, b. moon, c. electric light. a. yes, b. in between, C. no.

55. I have been let down by my friends : 67. I eat my food with gusto, not always so
& hardly ever, carefully and properly:as some people.
a. true, b. uncertain, c. false.
b. occasionally,
C. quitea lot.
68. There are times when I don't feel in the right
56. I have some characteristics in which I feel mood to see anyone.
definitely superior to most people. a. very rarely,
& yes, b. uncertain, C. no. b. in between,
C. quite often,
57. When I get upset, I try hard to hide my
feelings from others. 69. People sometimes warn me that I show my
a. true, b. in between, c. false. excitement in voice and manner too obviously.
&. yes, b. in between, c. no.
58. I like to go out to a show or entertainment :
a. more than once a week (more than 70. As a teenager, if Idiffered in opinion from my
parents, I usually :
average), a. kept my own opinion,
b. about once a week (average), b. in between,
C. less than once a week (les8 than C. accepted their authority.
average).
71. I would prefer to have an office of my own,
59. I think that plenty of freedom is more not sharing it with another person.
important than good manners end respect for a. yes, b. uncertain, C. no.
the law.
72. I would rather enjoy life quietly in my own
a. true, b. uncertain, c. false. way than be admired for my achievements.
60. I tend to keep quiet in the presence of senior &. true, b. uncertain, c. false.
persons (people of greater experience, age, or 73. I feel mature in most things.
rank).
a. true, b. uncertain, c. false.
&. yes, b. in between, C. no.
61. Ifind it hard to address or recite to a large 74. Ifind myself upset rather than helped by the
kind of criticism that many people offer one.
group. a. often, b. occasionally, c. never.
&. yes, b. in between, c. no.
75. I am always able to keep the expression of my
62. I have a good sense of direction (find it easy to feelings under exact control.
tell which is North, South, East, or West) &. yes, b. in between, c. no.
when in a strange place.
a. yes, b. in between, C. no, (End, column 9 on answer sheet)

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 members of my family,
89. Business superiors orwith me ouly when there
76. In starting a useful in vention,Iwould prefer : as a rule, find fault
R. Working on it in the laboratory, is rea! cause.
between, c. false.
b. uncertain, a. true, b. in
c. sclling it topeople. dislike the way some
90. In streetg or stores, I
77. "Surprise" is to "strange" as "fear" is to : persons stare at people.
c. no.
a. brave, b. anxious, c. terribl. &. yes, b. ia between,
prefer to :
78, Which of the following fractions is not in the 91. On a long journey, I would interesting,
same class as the others? a. read something profound, but
&. 3/7, b. 3/9, c. 3/11. b. uncertain, casually with
c. pas8 the time talking
a fellow pas9enger.
79. Some people seem to igmore or avoid me,
although Idon't know why. dangerous, I
92. In a situation which may become speaking up
&. true, b. uncertain, c false. believe in making a fuss and
lost.
even if calmness and politeness are
80. People treat me less reasonably than my good &. yes, b. in between, c. no.
intentions deserve.
& often, b. occasionally, c never. me badly and show
93. Ir acqua1ntances treat
they dislike me:
81. The use of foul language, even when it is not &. it doesn't upset me a bit,
still
in a mixed group of men and women, b. in between,
disgusts me.
&. yes, b. in between, c. no.
c. Itend to get downhearted.
94. I fnd it embarrassing to have praise or
82. I have decidedly fewer friends than most compliments bestowed on me.
pople. a. yes, b. in between, c no.
&. yes, b. in between, c. no.
95. I would rather have a job with:
83. Iwould hate to be where there wouldn't be a &. a fixed, certain salary,
lot of people to talk to. b. in between,
a. true, b. uncertain, c. false. C. & larger salary, which dépended on my
constantly persuading people I am
84. People sometimes call me careless, even worth it.
though they think I'm a likable person.
8. yes, b. in between, c. ro. 96. To keep informed, I like:
a. to discuss issues with people,
85. "Stage-fright" u various social situations is b. in between,
something Ihave experienced : c. to rely on the actual news reports.
&. quite often,
b. occasionally, 97. Ilike to take an active part in social affairs,
c. hardly ever. committee work, etc.
a. yes, b. in between, C. no.
86. When I amn in a small group, I am content to
sit back and let others do most of the talking. 98. Ia carrying out a task, I am not satisfied unless
a. yes, b. in between, c. no. even the minor details are given close attention.
a. true, b. in between, c false.
87. Iprefer reading:
a. a realistic account of military or 99. Quite small setbacks occasionally irritate me
too much.
political battles, &. yes, b. in between, c. no.
b. uncertain,
C. a sensitive, imaginative novel. 100. Iam always a sound sleeper, never walking
or talking in my sleep.
88. When bossy people try to "push me around," I &. yes, b. in between, c. no.
do just the opposite of what they wish.
a. yes, b. in between, c. no. (End, olumn 4on anwor hoet)

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113. ItIam guite sure that a person is unjust
101. It would be more interesting to work in a behaving selfishly, I show him up, even if it
business takes some trouble.
&. tallking to customers,
&. yes, b. in between, C. Do.
b. in between,
c. keeping office acoounts and records. 114. I so metimes make foolish remarks in fun, just
102. "Size" is to "length as "dishonest" is to. tosurprise people and see what they will say.
a. yes, b. in between, c. no.
&. prison, b. sin, c stealing.
115. I would enjoy being a ewspaper writer on
103. AB is to dc as SR is to : drama, concerts, opera, etc.
& P, b. pq, C. tu. &. yes, b. uncertain, c. no.
104. When people are unreasonable, Ijust : 116. I never feel the urge to doodle and fidget
& keep quiet, when kept sitting still at a meeting.
b. uncertain, a. true, b. uncertain, c. false.
c. despise them,
117. If someone te<ls me something which I know
105. If people talk loudly while Iam istening to is wrong, Iam more likely to say to myself:
music, I : a. He is a liar"
&. can keep my mind on the music and not b. in between,
be bothered, c. Apparently he is misinformned."
b. in between,
c. fnd it spols my enjoyment and annoys me. 118. I feel some puishment is coming to me even
when Ihave done nothing wrong.
106. 1 think I am better described as : & often, b. occasionally, C. never.
a. polite and quiet,
b. in between, 119. The idea that sickness comes as much from
c. forceful. mental as physical causes is much exaggerated
&. yes, b. in between, c. no.
107. Iattend social functions only when I have to,
and stay away any other time. 120. The pomp and splendor of any bag state cere
8. yes, b. uncertain, c.no.
mony are things which should be preserved.
&. yes, b. n between, c no.
108. To be cautious and expet ittle is better than to 121. It bothers me if people think I am being too
be happy at heart, always epecting success unconventional or odd.
&. true, b. uncertain, c.false. &. a lot, b. somewhat, c. not at alll.
109. In thinking of dificulties in my work, I:
122. In constructing something I would rather
&. try to plan ahead, before I meet them, work :
b. in between, a. witha committee,
C.aSune Ican handle them when they come. b. uncertain,
C. On my OWn.
110. I find it easy to mingle among people at a
social gathering. 123. Ihave periods when it's hard to stop a mood
a. true, b. uncertaia, c. false. of self-pity.
&. often, b. occasionally, c. never.
111, When a bit of diplomacy and persuasion are
needed to get people moving, Iam generally 124. Often I get angry with people too quickly.
the one asked to do it.
&. yes, b. in between, c. no.
&. yes, b. in between, c. no.

112. It would be more interesting to be :

125. I can always change old habits without
difficulty and without slipping back.
a. a guidance worker belping young people a. yes, b. in between, c. no.
.fnd jobs,
b. uncertain, Bnd, column5 on answer shoet.)
C.a manager in efficiency engineering.
 126. If the earaings were the
rather be: same, I would 139. If agood remark of mine is passed by, I:
& &Lawyer, a let it go,
b. uncertain, b. in between,
c. B. navigator or pilot. C. give people a chance to hear it again,
127. "Better" is to "worst" as 140. I would like to work as a probation officer
a. fast, b. best, C.
slower" is to: with criminals on parole.
quickest. &. yes, b. in between, C. no.
128. Which of the following should come next at
end of this row of letters : the 141, One should be careful about mixing with all
&. O|ox, b. oop, C x0000oXK000XK? kinds of strangers, since there are dangers of
x000. infection and so on.
129. Waen the time comes for something I have &. yes, b. uncertain, c. n0.
planned and looked forward to, I
occasionally do not feel up to going. 142. In traveling abroad, Iwould rather go on an
a. true, b. in bet ween, c. false. expertly conducted tour than plan by myself
the places I wish to visit.
130. Ican work carefully on most things &. yes, b. uncertain, c. no,
without
being bothered by people making a lot of
Doise around me. 143. I am properly regarded as only a plodding,
&. yes, b. inbetween, c. no. half-successful person.
&. yes, b. uncertain, C. no.
131. Ioccasionaly tell strangers things that seem
to me important, regardless of whether they 144. If people take advantage of my friendliness,
ask about them. Ido not resent it and I soon forget.
a. yes, b. in between, c. n0. a. true, b. uncertain, c. false.
132. I spend much of my spare time talking 145. If a heated argument developed between
with
friends about social events enjoyed in the past other members taking part in a group
&. yes, b. in between, c. no. discussion, I would :
a. like to see a <winner,"
133. I enjoy doing "daring," foolhardy things "just b. in between,
for fun." Cc wish that it would be
&. yes, b. in between, c. no, sm0othed over.
134. I find the sight of an 146. I ike to do my planning alone, wihtout
untidy room very interruptions and suggestions from others.
annoying.
&. yes, b. in between, c. no. &. yes, b. in between, c. no.
135. I consider myself a very 147. I sometimnes let my actions
sociable, outgoing get swayed by
person, feelings of jealousy.
&. yes, b. in a. yes, b. in between, c. no.
between, c. no.
136. In social contacts I: 148. Ibelieve firmly "the boss may not
a. show myemotions as I wish right, but he always has the rightalways be
boss." o be
b. in between,
&. yes, b.
c. keep my emotions to myselt. uncertain, c. no.
137. I enjoy music that is: 149. Iget tense as Ithink of all the
ahead of me. things lying
a. light, dry, and brisk, A. yes, b.
b. in between, 8ometime8, C. no.
C. emotional and sentimnental. 150. If people shout
138. I admire the beauty of a a suggestions when I'm playing
game, it doesn't upset me.
that of a well-made gun. poem more than a. true, b.
uncertain, c. false.
&. yes, b. uncertain, c. no.
End, column6 on
answer sheet.)
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ordinary, habit-bound,
interesting to be :
165. Talk with
151. It would be more peopl: interesting and has a lot
&. an artist, a. is often quite
b. uncertain, to it,
club.
C. &8ecretary running a b. in between, withtrles
bccause it deals
152. Which of the following words does
not C. annoys me
and lacks depth.
properly belong with the others ?
& any, b. some, c. most. angry that Ifind it
166. Some things make me 80
153. "Flame" is to "heat" as "rose is to : best not to speak.
&. thorn, b. red petals, c. 8cent. a. yes, b. in between, C. no.
154. I have vivid dreams, disturbing my sleep. 167. In education, it is more important to :
&. oten, &. give the child enough atfection,
b. occasionally, b. in between,
habits
C. practically never. c. have the child learn desirable
and attitudes.
155. If the odds are really against something's being
a success, Isillbelieve in taking the risk. 168. People regard me as a solid, undisturbed
& yes, b. in beetween, C. no. and downs in
person, unmoved by ups
circumstances.
156. IHke it when Iknow s0 well what the group . yes, b. in between, C. no.
has to do that I naturally become the one in
command. i69. I think society should let reason lead it to
& yes, b. in between, c. no.
new customs and throw aside old habity or
157. I woukd rather dress with quiet correctness mere traditions.
than with eye-catching personal style. &. yes, b. in between, C. no.
&true, b. uncertain, c. falae. 170. Ithink it is more important in the modern
158. An evening with a quiet hobby appeals to me world to solve:
more than a ively party. a. the question of moral purpose,
. true, b. uncertain, c. false. b. uncertain,
c. the political difficulties.
159. I close my mind to well-meant suggestions of
others, even though I know I shouldn't. 171. Ilearn better by:
a occasionally, b. hardly ever, c. never. a. reading a well-written book,
b. in between,
160. I always make it a point in deciding anything,
to refer to basic rules of right and wrong. c. joining a group discussion.
& yes, b. in between, C. no.
172. Ilike to go my own way instead of acting on
161. I somewhat dislike having a group watch me approved rules.
at work. &. true, b. uncertain, C. false.
&. yes, b. in between, C. no.
173. I ike to wait till Iam sure that what I am saying
162. Because it is not always possible to get is correct, before put forth an
things done by gradual, reasonable methods, a. always, argument
it is sometimes necessary to use force. b. generally,
& true, b. in between, c. false. C. only if it's practicable.
163. In school Ipreferred (or prefer): 174. Small things sometimes "get on my
a. English,
unbearably, though nerves"
Irealize they are trivial.
b. uncertain,
. yes, b. in between, C. no.
c. mathematics or aritbhmetic.
175. I don't often say things on the
164. I bave sometimes been troubled by people's
moment that I greatly regret. spur of the
saying bad things about me behind my back, a. true, b.
with no grounds at all. uncertain, c. false.
A. yes, b. ncertain, c. no. (nd, columa 7on nwer heet)
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176. If asked to work with a charity drive. I 182. I am considered a very enthusiastic person.
would.
&. &ccept, a. yes, b. in between, c. no.
b. uncertain,
L83. I like a job that offers change, variety, and
C. politely say I'm too busy. travel, even if it involves some danger.
77. Which of the following words a. yes, b. in between, c. n0.
doos not
belong with the others ? 184. I am a fairly strict person, insisting on
a. wide, b. zigzag, c. straight. always doing things as correctly as possible.
8. true, b. in between, c.false.
178. "Soon" is to "never" as "near to.
&. nowhere, b. far, C. aWAy.
185. I enjoy work that requires conscientious,
exacting skills.
179. If 1 make an awkward social mistake. l caia &. yes, b. in between, c. na.
s0on forget it.
& yes, b. in between, C. no. 186. I'm the energetic type who keeps busy.
180. I am known as an Sdea man" who almost &. yes, b. ancertain, C. no.
always puts forward some ideas an a problem.
a. yes, b. in betweeu, G no. 187. Iam sure there are no questions that I have
skipped or failed to answer properly.
181. Ithink I am better at showing. & yes, b. uncertain, C. no.
&. nerve in meeting challenges,
b. uncertin, Bnd of toct)
c. tolerance of other people's wishes.

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