Here are a number of personality traits that may or may not apply to you. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each pair of trait descriptors. You should rate the extent to which the pair of traits applies to you, even if one characteristic applies more strongly than the other.
Please rate these items with respect to how you generally see yourself.
I see myself as someone who...
Is inventive.
Agree
Remains calm in tense situations.
Agree
Can be moody.
Strongly Disagree
Is original, comes up with new ideas.
Agree
Is full of energy.
Disagree
Is sometimes shy, inhibited.
Agree
Is emotionally stable, not easily upset.
Strongly Agree
Has few artistic interests.
Strongly Agree
Gets nervous easily.
Strongly Disagree
Is talkative.
Disagree
Is ingenious, a deep thinker.
Agree
Tends to be disorganized.
Strongly Agree
Values artistic, aesthetic experiences.
Strongly Disagree
Tends to find fault with others.
Disagree
Has an assertive personality.
Agree
Does things efficiently.
Agree
Is relaxed, handles stress well.
Strongly Agree
Likes to cooperate with others.
Agree
Likes to reflect, play with ideas.
Agree
Tends to be quiet.
Agree
Is outgoing, sociable.
Disagree
Can be somewhat careless.
Strongly Agree
Generates a lot of enthusiasm.
Strongly Disagree
Worries a lot.
Strongly Agree
Is sometimes rude to others.
Disagree
Tends to be lazy.
Strongly Disagree Strongly Agree
Is sophisticated in art, music, or literature.
Strongly Disagree
Has a forgiving nature.
Strongly Agree
Is easily distracted.
Strongly Disagree
Is reserved.
Strongly Agree
Makes plans and follows through with them.
Agree
Starts quarrels with others.
Disagree
Is considerate and kind to almost everyone.
Strongly Agree
Is generally trusting.
Strongly Agree
Keeps going until the task is finished.
Agree
Is depressed, blue.
Strongly Disagree
Does a thorough job.
Strongly Disagree
Is a reliable worker.
50-50
Is helpful and unselfish with others.
Agree
Can be cold and aloof.
Agree
Has an active imagination.
Agree
Is curious about many different things.
Strongly Agree
Prefers work that is routine.
Disagree
Can be tense.
Agree
part 2
Crime Report: San Quentin Prison. Palm Springs, California
-Born and raised in San Antonio
-Convicted in 2003 for breaking into a stranger's home and stabbing him to death
- Hobbies include reading and gardening
- Worked as a secretary before being convicted
- Scheduled to be released in 30 years
How attractive do you find this person based on physical apperance only?
Not very attractive Very attractive
Please answer the following questions.
1. How much do you enjoy watching crime-related television shows (CSI, Law and Order, etc.)?
Very Much
2. How much do you enjoy reading true crime novels?
Very Little
3. How interested would you be in writing to this person while they are in prison?
Very Little
4. How much influence do you think parents have on whether their children turn out to be criminals/murderers?
Much
5. How much do you think genetics influences whether someone becomes a criminal/killer?
Little
6. Did you enjoy learning about this person?
50-50
7. How interested would you be in reading more about this person?
Little
8. How interested would you be in meeting this person while he/she is in prison?
Very Little
9. How interested would you be in going on a date with this person if he/she was released from prison?
Very Little
10. How attractive do you find this person?
Much
11. How much sympathy do you feel for this person?
Very Little
The scores for each scale range from 1 (low) to 5 (high). Your scores are as follows:
extraversion = 2.12, agreeableness = 4.00, conscientiousness = 2.89, neuroticism = 1.25, and openness = 3.30.