California Q-Set Self-Report Adaptation and Big Five Inventory (CCQ-Self / BFI)

I show my thoughts and feelings in the way I look and act, but do not talk much about what I think and about how I feel.

I am considerate and thoughtful of other people.

I am a warm person and respond with kindness to other people.

I get along well with other people.

My peers look up to me and seek me out.

I am helpful and cooperate with other people.

I like physical affection.

I prefer to keep my thoughts and feelings to myself.

I make good and close friendships with other people.

I have friendships that don't last long; I change friends a lot.

I blame other people for things I have done.

I act immature when I face difficult problems or am under stress.

I try to see what and how much I can get away with. I push limits and stretch the rules.

I am eager to please.

I am concerned with what's right and what's wrong.

I am proud of the things I have done and made.

I act very masculine (if male); or I act very feminine (if female).

I let my peers know it when I am upset or angry. I don't hold back my feelings when I feel upset or angry with them.

I am open and straightforward.

I try to take advantage of other people.

I like to be the center of attention.

I try to get others to do what I want by playing up to them. I act charming in order to get my way.

I am nervous and fearful.

I worry about things for a long time.

I think things out and reason like a very mature person.

I am physically active. I enjoy playing sports, running, and exercise.

I look different from other people my own age.

I am energetic and full of life.

I am protective of others. I protect people who are close to me.

Most authority figures (e.g., teachers, professors, work supervisors) seem to like me.

I am able to see how others feel; I can put myself in their place.

I give, lend, and share things.

I cry easily.

I am restless and fidgety; I have a hard time sitting still.

I hold things in. I have a hard time expressing myself; I'm a little bit uptight.

I find ways to make things happen and get things done.

I like to compete; I'm always testing and comparing myself to other people.

I have an unusual way of thinking about things--for better or for worse, I put things together in my head in a different way than other people would.

I freeze up when things are stressful, or else keep doing the same thing over and over.

I am curious and exploring; I like to learn and experience new things.

I am determined; I do not give up easily.

I am an interesting person; people notice me and remember me.

I can bounce back and recover after a stressful or bad experience.

I give in or back down when I have a conflict or disagreement with others.

When I am under stress, I give up and back off.

I tend to go to pieces under stress; I get rattled when things are tough.

I have high standards for myself. I need to do very well in the things that I do.

I need to have people tell me that I am doing well. I am not very sure of myself.

I have specific habits or patterns of behavior. (For example, I tap my fingers, bite my fingernails, stutter or bite my lips.)

I tend to get sick when things go wrong or when there is a lot of stress. (For example, I get headaches, stomach aches, throw up.)

I am well-coordinated. (For example, I do well in sports.)

I am careful not to get hurt (physically).

I have a hard time making up my mind; I change my mind a lot.

I have unpredictable moods--they change often and quickly.

I worry about not getting my share of material things, food, or love. I am afraid I won't get enough.

I am jealous and envious; I want what other people have.

I exaggerate about things that happen to me; I can blow things out of proportion.

I openly show the way I feel, whether it's good or bad.

I am neat and orderly in the way I dress and act.

I get nervous if I am not sure what's going to happen or when it's not clear what I am supposed to do.

I tend to be judgmental of the behavior of others.

I am obedient and do what I am told.

I am fast-paced; I move and react to things quickly.

I am calm and relaxed; easy-going.

When I want something, I want it right away. I have a hard time waiting for things I want and like.

I pay attention well and can concentrate on things.

I plan things ahead; I think before I do something. 'Look before I leap.'

I am a very smart person (even though formal tests and evaluations, such as grades in school, might not show this).

I have a way with words; I can express myself well with words.

I daydream; I often get lost in thought or a fantasy world.

I often ask authority figures for help and advice.

I often feel guilty; I am quick to blame myself, even though I might not talk about it.

I have a sense of humor.

I get wrapped up in what I am doing.

I am cheerful.

I can be trusted; I'm reliable, and dependable.

I feel unworthy; I have a low opinion of myself.

I have my feelings hurt easily if I am made fun of or criticized.

I am suspicious--I don't really trust other people.

I tease and pick on my peers.

I can talk about unpleasant things that have happened to me.

I speak up and stick up for myself; I go after what I want.

I try to be independent and do things without the help of other people. I try not to rely on other people.

I am a talkative person.

I am aggressive. (For example, I pick fights or start arguments.)

I like to be by myself; I enjoy doing things alone.

I try to copy and act like the people I admire and look up to.

I am self-confident and sure of myself; I make up my own mind.

I am able to do many things well; I am skillful.

I am stubborn.

I have emotions that don't seem to fit the situation. (For example, I either overreact, don't care, or sometimes my reactions just don't make sense in hindsight.)

I am attractive, good-looking.

I am bossy and like to dominate other people.

I whine or pout often.

I let little problems get to me and am easily upset. It doesn't take much to get me irritated or mad.

I am creative in the way I look at things; the way I think, work, or play is very creative.

I like to dream up fantasies; I have a good imagination.

I am shy; I have a hard time getting to know people.

I think about my actions and behavior; I use my head before doing or saying something.

My peers often pick on me; I am also often blamed for things I didn't do.

I am the kind of person almost everyone likes.

I am talkative.

I tend to find fault with others.

I do a thorough job.

I worry a lot.

I like to reflect, play with ideas.

I tend to be quiet.

I am considerate and kind to almost everyone.

I tend to be disorganized.

I am relaxed, handle stress well.

I have few artistic interests.

I am someone with whom people really enjoy spending time.

I am outgoing, sociable.

I am sometimes rude to others.

I persevere until the task is finished.

I can be tense.

I am sophisticated in art, music, or literature.

I am reserved.

I have a forgiving nature.

I can be somewhat careless.

I am emotionally stable, not easily upset.

I prefer work that is routine.