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Do These Characteristics Apply to You?

Below are a number of characteristics.  Please rate how much you agree or disagree that a given characteristic applies to you.  For example, how much do you agree that you are someone who is talkative?  

1.  I see myself as someone who is talkative.
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2. I see myself as someone who tends to find fault with others.
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3. I see myself as someone who does a thorough job.
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4. I see myself as someone who is depressed and blue.
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  5. I see myself as someone who is original and comes up with new ideas.
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6. I see myself as someone who is reserved.
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7. I see myself as someone who is helpful and unselfish with others.
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8. I see myself as someone who can be somewhat careless.
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9. I see myself as someone who is relaxed and handles stress well.
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10. I see myself as someone who is curious about many different things.
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  11. I see myself as someone who is full of energy.
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  12. I see myself as someone who starts quarrels with others.
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13. I see myself as someone who is a reliable worker.
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14. I see myself as someone who can be tense.
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15. I see myself as someone who is ingenious and a deep thinker. 
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16. I see myself as someone who generates a lot of enthusiasm.
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17. I see myself as someone who has a forgiving nature.
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18. I see myself as someone who tends to be disorganized.
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19. I see myself as someone who worries a lot.
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20. I see myself as someone who has an active imagination.
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21. I see myself as someone who tends to be quiet.
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  22. I see myself as someone who is generally trusting.
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23. I see myself as someone who tends to be lazy.
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  24. I see myself as someone who is emotionally stable and not easily upset.
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25. I see myself as someone who is inventive.
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  26. I see myself as someone who has an assertive personality.
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27. I see myself as someone who can be cold and aloof.
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28. I see myself as someone who perseveres until the task is finished.
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29. I see myself as someone who can be moody.
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30. I see myself as someone who values artistic and aesthetic experiences.
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31. I see myself as someone who is sometimes shy and inhibited.
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32. I see myself as someone who is considerate and kind to almost everyone.
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33. I see myself as someone who does things efficiently.
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34. I see myself as someone who remains calm in tense situations.
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35. I see myself as someone who prefers work that is routine.
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36. I see myself as someone who is outgoing and sociable.
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37. I see myself as someone who is sometimes rude to others.
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38. I see myself as someone who makes plans and follows through with them.
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39. I see myself as someone who gets nervous easily.
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40. I see myself as someone who likes to reflect and play with ideas.
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  41. I see myself as someone who has few artistic interests.
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42. I see myself as someone who likes to cooperate with others.
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43. I see myself as someone who is easily distracted.
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44. I see myself as someone who is sophisticated in art, music, and literature.
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45. I see myself as someone who has a masculine personality.
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46. I see myself as someone who has a feminine personality.
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47. I see myself as someone who acts, appears, and comes across to others as masculine.
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48. I see myself as someone who acts, appears, and comes across to others as feminine.
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The following section shows you pictures of people's eyes.  For each picture, choose which of four printed words best describes what the person in the picture is feeling or thinking.  To make your choice, use the drop-down menu next to each picture (at the top, to the right, where it says, "Select one of the words").  Before making your choice, make sure that you have read all four words.   If you're not sure of the meaning of some of the words, definitions are provided beneath the drop-down menu.

1.

Definitions:

Playful = full of high spirits and fun

Comforting = consoling, compassionate

Irritated = exasperated, annoyed

Bored = not interested in, finding something dull

 

2.

Definitions:

Terrified = alarmed, fearful

Upset = agitated, worried, uneasy

Arrogant = self-important, having a big opinion of oneself

Annoyed = irritated, displeased

 

3.

Defintions:

Joking = being funny, playful

Flustered = confused, nervous, upset

Desire = passion, lust, longing for

Convinced = certain, absolutely positive

 

4.

Definitions:

Joking = being funny, playful

Insisting = demanding, persisting, maintaining

Amused = finding something funny

Relaxed = taking it easy, calm, carefree

 

5.

Definitions:

Irritated = exasperated, annoyed

Sarcastic = cynical, mocking, scornful

Worried = anxious, fretful, troubled

Friendly = sociable, amiable

 

6.

Definitions:

Aghast = horrified, astonished, alarmed

Fantasizing = daydreaming

Impatient = restless, wanting something to happen soon

Alarmed = fearful, worried, filled with anxiety

 

. 7.

Definitions:

apologetic = feeling sorry

friendly = sociable, amiable

uneasy = unsettled, apprehensive, troubled

dispirited = glum, miserable, low

 

8.

Definitions:

despondent = gloomy, despairing, without hope

relieved = freed from worry or anxiety

Shy = uncomfortable in the presence of others, unwilling to approach other people in social settings

Excited = aroused, keyed up

 

9.

Definitions:

Annoyed = irritated, displeased

Hostile = unfriendly, angry

Horrified = terrified, appalled

Preoccupied = absorbed, engrossed in one's own thoughts

 

10.

Definitions:

Cautious = careful, wary

Insisting = demanding, persisting, maintaining

Bored = not be interested in, finding something dull

Aghast = horrified, astonished, alarmed

 

11.

Definitions:

Terrified = alarmed, fearful

Amused = finding something funny

Regretful = sorry

Flirtatious = brazen, saucy, teasing, playful, "coming on" to someone

 

12.

Definitions:

Indifferent = disinterested, unresponsive, don't care

Embarrassed = ashamed, feeling self-conscious about one's bad or inappropriate actions

Sceptical = doubtful, suspicious, mistrusting

Dispirited = glum, miserable, low

 

. 13.

Definitions:

Decisive = already made up your mind

Anticipating = expecting

Threatening = menacing, intimidating

Shy = uncomfortable in the presence of others, unwilling to approach other people in social settings

 

14.

Definitions;

Irritated = exasperated, annoyed

Disappointed = displeased, disgruntled

Depressed = miserable, sad

Accusing = blaming

 

15.

Definitions:

Contemplative = reflective, thoughtful, considering

Flustered = confused, nervous and upset

Encouraging = hopeful, heartening, supporting

Amused = finding something funny

 

16.

Definitions:

Irritated = exasperated, annoyed

Thoughtful = thinking about something

Encouraging = hopeful, heartening, supporting

Sympathetic = kind, compassionate

 

17.

Definitions:

Doubtful = dubious, suspicious, not really believing

Affectionate = showing fondness toward someone

Playful = full of high spirits and fun

Aghast = horrified, astonished, alarmed

 

18.

Definitions:

Decisive = already made your mind up

Amused = finding something funny

Aghast = horrified, astonished, alarmed

Bored = not interested in, finding something dull

 

. 19.

Definitions:

Arrogant = self-important, having a big opinion of yourself

Grateful = thankful

Sarcastic = cynical, mocking, scornful

Tentative = hesitant, uncertain, cautious

 

20.

Definitions:

Dominant = commanding, bossy

Friendly = sociable, amiable

Guilty = feeling sorry for doing something wrong

Horrified = terrified, appalled

 

21.

Defintions:

Embarrassed = ashamed, feeling self-conscious about one's bad or inappropriate actions

Fantasizing = daydreaming

Confused = puzzled, perplexed

Panicked = distraught, feeling of terror or anxiety

 

. 22.

Definitions:

Preoccupied = absorbed, engrossed in one's thoughts

Grateful = thankful

Insisting = demanding, persisting, maintaining

Imploring = begging, pleading

 

23.

Definitions:

Contented = satisfied

Apologetic = feeling sorry

Defiant = insolent, bold, don't care what anyone else thinks

Curious = Inquisitive, inquiring

 

. 24.

Definitions:

Pensive = thinking about something, slightly worried

Irritated = exasperated, annoyed

Excited = aroused, keyed up

Hostile = Unfriendly, angry

 

. 25.

Definitions:

Panicked = distraught, feeling of terror or anxiety

Incredulous = not believing

Despondent = gloomy, despairing, without hope

Interested = inquiring, curious, paying attention

 

26.

Definitions:

Alarmed = fearful, worried, filled with anxiety

Shy = uncomfortable in the presence of others, unwilling to approach other people in social settings

Hostile = unfriendly, angry

Anxious = worried, tense, uneasy

 

. 27.

Definitions:

Joking = being funny, playful

Cautious = careful, wary

Arrogant = self-important, having a big opinion of oneself

Reassuring = supporting, encouraging, giving someone confidence

 

. 28.

Definitions:

Interested = Inquiring, curious, paying attention

Joking = being funny, playful

Affectionate = showing fondness toward someone

Contented = satisfied

 

. 29.

Definitions:

Impatient = restless, wanting something to happen soon

Aghast = terrified, astonished, alarmed

Irritated = exasperated, annoyed

Reflective =contemplative, thoughtful

 

. 30.

Definitions:

Grateful = thankful

Flirtatious = brazen, saucy, teasing, playful, "coming on" to someone

Hostile = unfriendly, angry

Disappointed = displeased, disgruntled, let down by something or someone

 

. 31.

Definitions:

Ashamed = overcome with shame or guilt

Confident = self-assured, believing in oneself

Joking = being funny, playful

Dispirited = glum, miserable, low

 

. 32.

Definitions;

Serious = solemn, grave

Ashamed = overcome with shame or guilt

Bewildered = utterly confused, puzzled, dazed

Alarmed = fearful, worried, filled with anxiety

 

33.

Definitions:

Embarrassed = ashamed, feeling self-conscious about one's bad or inappropriate actions

Guilty = feeling sorry for doing something wrong

Fantasizing = daydreaming

Concerned = worried about another, troubled

 

34.

Definitions:

Aghast = horrified, astonished, alarmed

Baffled = confused, puzzled, dumbfounded

Distrustful = suspicious, doubtful, wary

Terrified = alarmed, fearful

 

. 35.

Definitions:

Puzzled = perplexed, bewildered, confused

Nervous = apprehensive, tense, worried

Insisting = demanding, persisting, maintaining

Contemplative = reflective, thoughtful, considering

 

. 36.

Ashamed = overcome with shame or guilt

Nervous = apprehensive, tense, worried

Suspicious = disbelieving, suspecting, doubting

Indecisive = unsure, hesitant, unable to make your mind up


The following questions ask you how you much you would like to do different kinds of work.  Don't worry about whether you are currently trained to do a given kind of work, how much money you would make, or whether you would get ahead.  Think only about how much you would like to do each kind of work.


1. I would like to be an ACCOUNTANT.
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2. I would like to be an ART MUSEUM DIRECTOR.
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3. I would like to be an AUTO MECHANIC.
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4. I would like to be an AUTOMOBILE SALES PERSON.
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5. I would like to be a BEAUTY CONSULTANT.
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6. I would like to be a BIOLOGIST.
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7. I would like to be a BOOKKEEPER.
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8. I would like to be a BUILDING CONTRACTOR.
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9.. I would like to be a BUSINESS EXECUTIVE.
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10. I would like to be a CASHIER IN A BANK.
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11. I would like to be a CLERK.
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12. I would like to be a CHEMIST.
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13. I would like to be a CHILDREN'S AUTHOR.
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14. I would like to be a COMPUTER PROGRAMMER.
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15. I would like to be a COSTUME DESIGNER.
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16. I would like to be a DANCE TEACHER.
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17. I would like to be an EDITOR.
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18. I would like to be an ELECTRICAL ENGINEER.
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19. I would like to be an ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER.
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20. I would like to be a FARMER.
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21. I would like to be a FASHION MODEL.
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22. I would like to be a FLIGHT ATTENDANT.
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23. I would like to be a FLORIST.
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24. I would like to be an INTERIOR DECORATOR.
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25. I would like to be an INVENTOR.
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26. I would like to be a JET PILOT.
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27. I would like to be a LAWYER.
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28. I would like to be a LIBRARIAN.
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29. I would like to be a LOAN OFFICER.
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30. I would like to be a MACHINIST.
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31. I would like to be a MANAGER OF A CLOTHING STORE.
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32. I would like to be a MECHANICAL ENGINEER.
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33. I would like to be a MILITARY OFFICER.
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34. I would like to be a MINISTER, RABBI, OR CLERGY PERSON.
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35. I would like to be a NEWSPAPER REPORTER.
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36. I would like to be a NURSE.
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37. I would like to be a PHOTOGRAPHER.
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38. I would like to be a PHYSICIAN.
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39. I would like to be a PHYSICIST.
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40. I would like to be a POET.
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41. I would like to be a POLICE OFFICER.
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42. I would like to be a POLITICIAN.
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43. I would like to be a PROFESSIONAL ATHLETE.
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44. I would like to be a PROFESSIONAL SINGER.
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45. I would like to be a PSYCHOLOGIST.
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46. I would like to be a REAL ESTATE SALES AGENT.
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47. I would like to be a SECRETARY.
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48. I would like to be a SOCIAL WORKER.
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49. I would like to be a STOCK BROKER.
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50. I would like to be a WRITER OF FICTION.
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Personal Attributes Questionnaire

The items below inquire about what kind of person you think you are.  Each item consists of a pair of opposite characteristics with the number 1 - 5 in between.  For example:

                         Not at all artistic  1...2...3...4...5  Very artistic

The numbers form a scale between two extremes.  You are to choose a number (by pressing the corresponding button) which describes where you fall on this scale.  For example, if you think you have no artistic ability, you would choose 1.  If you think you are pretty good, you might choose 4.  If you think you are only medium, you might choose 3, and so on.

51.                                                   
                           Not at all aggressive 1.....2.....3.....4.....5 Very aggressive

52.                                                   
                         Not at all independent 1.....2.....3.....4.....5 Very independent

53.                                                   
                           Not at all emotional  1.....2.....3.....4.....5 Very emotional

54.                                                   
                                Very submissive  1.....2.....3.....4.....5 Very dominant

55.                                                   
                            Not at all excitable  1.....2.....3.....4.....5 Very excitable
                            in a major crisis                                      in a major crisis

56.                                                   
                                      Very passive 1.....2.....3.....4.....5 Very active

57.                                                     
               Not at all able to devote self 1......2.....3.....4.....5 Able to devote self
                           completely to others                                 completely to others

58.                                                   
                                        Very rough 1.....2.....3.....4.....5 Very gentle

59.                                                     
                   Not at all helpful to others 1......2.....3.....4.....5 Very helpful to others 

60.                                                     
                         Not at all competitive 1......2.....3.....4.....5 Very competitive

61.                                                     
                            Very home oriented 1......2.....3.....4.....5 Very worldly

62.                                                   
                                    Not at all kind 1.....2.....3.....4.....5 Very kind

63.                                                   
                                      Indifferent to 1.....2.....3.....4.....5 Highly needful of
                                 others' approval                                others' approval

64.                                                     
                       Feelings not easily hurt 1......2.....3.....4.....5  Feelings easily hurt

65.                                                   
                             Not at all aware of 1.....2.....3.....4.....5 Very aware of
                             feelings of others                                    feelings of others

66.                                                     
                  Can make decisions easily 1......2.....3.....4.....5  Has difficulty making decisions

67.                                                     
                           Gives up very easily 1......2......3.....4.....5 Never gives up easily

68.                                                     
                                        Never cries 1......2.....3.....4.....5 Cries very easily

69.                                                     
                      Not at all self-confident 1......2.....3.....4.....5  Very self-confident

70.                                                      
                               Feels very inferior 1.....2.....3.....4.....5  Feels very superior

71.                                                      
        Not at all understanding of others 1......2......3.....4.....5  Very understanding of others

72.                                                     
        Very cold in relations with others 1......2.....3.....4.....5 Very warm in relations with others

73.                                                     
                 Very little need for security 1......2.....3.....4.....5 Very strong need for security

74.                                                     
            Goes to pieces under pressure 1......2.....3.....4.....5 Stands up well under pressure


The following questions ask about you about demographic information (e.g., your age, gender, where you live).  Please answer these questions by selecting the answers that best describe you.

How old are you? (Write in answer, in years. Use digits -- for example: 36)

If you are a college student what is your major?  Or if you were a college student, what was your major? (Write in answer -- for example: history)

If you are currently employed, what is your job or occupation?  (Write in answer -- for example: elementary school teacher)

Your gender?

Your ethnic group?

Were you born in the United States?

Do you currently live in the United States?

If you live in the United States, what region or state do you live in?

Which of the following world regions do you live in?

Do you live in a rural, suburban, or urban setting?

What is your marital status?

If you are single, which of the following best describes you?

What is your education? (Check the highest level achieved.)

What is your sexual orientation?

How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement:
I AM SEXUALLY ATTRACTED TO MEN.

How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement:
I AM SEXUALLY ATTRACTED TO WOMEN.

Are you left- or right-handed?  

Which hand do you usually write with?

Which hand do you normally use to throw a ball?

How many of the babies that your biological mother carried before you were boys?
                        

How many of the babies that your biological mother carried before you were girls?

Have you or any members of your family been diagnosed with autism?  (Autism is a condition, usually diagnosed at an early age, which is characterized by severe problems with language and social communication.  Asperger's disorder is a kind of autism.)
 

If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, which family member was diagnosed with autism?  "Family member" refers here to a blood relative -- that is, someone you are genetically related to.
     


         Thanks!  You are now done with the survey.  Check that you have answers to all items.  When you are finished, please press the submit button below. After you press "submit," you will have an opportunity to send an email message to the researchers.  If you are a CSUF Psych 101 student, you will receive instructions on how to receive subject credit for participating in this study.