Adult Measure of Behavioural Inhibition – AMBI

Do you tend to become vigilant and wary of your surroundings?

Do you feel awkward when you are approached by someone new?

Do you tend to become quiet?

Do you tend to approach people whom you don't know and talk to them?

Do you tend to spend time observing strangers from a distance first, before being able to mix in?

Do you tend to be chatty in conversation when you are speaking to someone new?

Are you likely to spend most of your time next to a person whom you know well?

Do you tend to feel physically anxious (e.g. racing pulse, sweaty, butterflies)?

Do you tend to introduce yourself to new people?

Do you tend to keep a fair distance away from strangers?

Do you tend to withdraw and retreat from those around you?

Do you prefer your own company over the company of others?

Do you usually enjoy going to social events with large crowds of people?

Would you tend to choose solitary leisure activities over spending time with close friends?

Do you prefer to be surrounded by lively activity rather than a quiet gathering?

If physically able, would you enjoy adventure holidays with some element of risk?