EASI-III Temperament Scale

I frequently get upset.

I am almost always calm—nothing ever bothers me.

I get excited easily.

I am somewhat emotional.

I often feel like crying.

I am easily frightened.

I often feel insecure.

I tend to be nervous in new situations.

I have fewer fears than most people my age.

When I get scared, I panic.

When displeased, I let people know it right away.

It takes a lot to get me mad.

I am known as hot-blooded and quick-tempered.

I yell and scream more than most people my age.

There are many things that annoy me.

I usually seem to be in a hurry.

For relaxation I like to slow down and take things easy.

I like to be off and running as soon as I wake up in the morning.

I like to keep busy all the time.

My life is fast paced.

I like to wear myself out with exertion.

I often feel sluggish.

I often feel as if I'm bursting with energy.

When I do things, I do them vigorously.

My movements are forceful and emphatic.

I make friends very quickly.

I am very sociable.

I tend to be shy.

I usually prefer to do things alone.

I have many friends.

I have trouble controlling my impulses.

Usually I can't stand waiting.

I can tolerate frustration better than most.

I have trouble resisting my cravings (for food, cigarettes, etc.).

I like to spend my money right away rather than save it for long-range goals.

I often say the first thing that comes into my head.

I often have trouble making up my mind.

I like to plan things way ahead of time.

I often act on the spur of the moment.

I like to make detailed plans before I do something.

I generally like to see things through to the end.

I'll try anything once.

I sometimes do "crazy" things just to be different.

I'm happiest in familiar surroundings.

I get bored easily.

I generally like to see things through to the end.

I tend to hop from interest to interest quickly.

I tend to give up easily.

Unfinished tasks really bother me.

Once I get going on something I hate to stop.