Name/Pseudonym:

Please indicate your sex: male female intersexed

Are you gifted? no not sure top ten percent 98th percentile (Mensa level) 99.9th percentile

Are you on the autistic spectrum? no not sure yes - formal diagnosis yes - self diagnosed

If yes, which diagnosis?

Instructions

Here are a number of characteristics that may or may not apply to you. For example, do you agree that you are someone who likes to spend time with others?

Please write a number next to each statement to indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with that statement.

1. Disagree strongly
2. Disagree a little
3. Neither agree nor disagree
4. Agree a little
5. Agree strongly

I see myself as someone who . . .

1. Is talkative
   1 2 3 4 5
2. Tends to find fault with others
   1 2 3 4 5
3. Does a thorough job
   1 2 3 4 5
4. Is depressed, blue
   1 2 3 4 5
5. Is original, comes up with new ideas
   1 2 3 4 5
6. Is reserved
   1 2 3 4 5
7. Is helpful and unselfish with others
   1 2 3 4 5
8. Can be somewhat careless
   1 2 3 4 5
9. Is relaxed, handles stress well
   1 2 3 4 5
10. Is curious about many different things
    1 2 3 4 5
11. Is full of energy
    1 2 3 4 5
12. Starts quarrels with others
    1 2 3 4 5
13. Is a reliable worker
    1 2 3 4 5
14. Can be tense
    1 2 3 4 5
15. Is ingenious, a deep thinker
    1 2 3 4 5
16. Generates a lot of enthusiasm
    1 2 3 4 5
17. Has a forgiving nature
    1 2 3 4 5
18. Tends to be disorganized
    1 2 3 4 5
19. Worries a lot
    1 2 3 4 5
20. Has an active imagination
    1 2 3 4 5
21. Tends to be quiet
    1 2 3 4 5
22. Is generally trusting
    1 2 3 4 5
23. Tends to be lazy
    1 2 3 4 5
24. Is emotionally stable, not easily upset
    1 2 3 4 5
25. Is inventive
    1 2 3 4 5
26. Has an assertive personality
    1 2 3 4 5
27. Can be cold and aloof
    1 2 3 4 5
28. Perseveres until the task is finished
    1 2 3 4 5
29. Can be moody
    1 2 3 4 5
30. Values artistic, aesthetic experiences
    1 2 3 4 5
31. Is sometimes shy, inhibited
    1 2 3 4 5
32. Is considerate and kind to almost everyone
    1 2 3 4 5
33. Does things efficiently
    1 2 3 4 5
34. Remains calm in tense situations
    1 2 3 4 5
35. Prefers work that is routine
    1 2 3 4 5
36. Is outgoing, sociable
    1 2 3 4 5
37. Is sometimes rude to others
    1 2 3 4 5
38. Makes plans and follows through with them
    1 2 3 4 5
39. Gets nervous easily
    1 2 3 4 5
40. Likes to reflect, play with ideas
    1 2 3 4 5
41. Has few artistic interests
    1 2 3 4 5
42. Likes to cooperate with others
    1 2 3 4 5
43. Is easily distracted
    1 2 3 4 5
44. Is sophisticated in art, music, or literature
    1 2 3 4 5

If for some reason this form does not work for you, please copy it into an email (NO ATTACHMENTS PLEASE!) and email it to me at acerridwen@telus.net

Source: Lawrence A. Pervin and Oliver P. John , eds., 1999. Handbook of personality: Theory and research, second edition. Guilford Press, New York/London, page 132.

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