Ego-Undercontrol Scale – EU

I tend to buy things on impulse.

I become impatient when I have to wait for something.

I often say and do things on the spur of the moment, without stopping to think.

I can remember 'playing sick' to get out of something.

I have often had to take orders from someone who did not know as much as I did.

When I get bored, I like to stir up some excitement.

Some of my family have quick tempers.

People consider me a spontaneous, devil-may-care person.

I often get involved in things I later wish I could get out of.

I have been known to do unusual things on a dare.

I have sometimes stayed away from another person because I thought I might do or say something that I might regret afterwards.

I do not always tell the truth.

My way of doing things can be misunderstood or bother others.

Sometimes I rather enjoy going against the rules and doing things I am not supposed to.

At times, I am tempted to do or say something that others would think inappropriate.

At times I have very much wanted to leave home.

I would like to be a journalist.

I like to flirt.

Some of my family have habits that bother and annoy me very much.

At times I have worn myself out by undertaking too much.

In a group of people I would not be embarrassed to be called on to start a discussion or give an opinion about something I know well.

I would like to wear expensive clothes.

I am against giving money to beggars.

It is unusual for me to express strong approval or disapproval of the actions of others.

I like to stop and think things over before I do them.

I don't like to start a project until I know exactly how to proceed.

I finish one activity or project before starting another.

I am steady and planful rather than unpredictable and impulsive.

On the whole, I am a cautious person.

I do not let too many things get in the way of my work.

I keep out of trouble at all costs.

I consider a matter from every viewpoint before I make a decision.

I am easily downed in an argument.

I have never done anything dangerous for the fun of it.

My conduct is largely controlled by the customs of those about me.

It makes me uncomfortable to put on a stunt at a party even when others are doing the same sort of thing.

I find it hard to make small talk when I meet new people.