Gender-Based Rejection Sensitivity Questionnaire – Gender RSQ

Imagine that you are in your science class, and the professor asks a particularly difficult question. A few people, including you, raise their hands to answer the question. How concerned/anxious would you be that the professor might not choose you because of your gender?

Imagine that you are in your science class, and the professor asks a particularly difficult question. A few people, including you, raise their hands to answer the question. I would expect the professor to choose me.

Imagine that you have to give an oral presentation in a very important course. After everyone gives their presentations, the professor announces that he will post the grades outside of the classroom. How concerned/anxious would you be that you might receive a lower grade than others because of your gender?

Imagine that you have to give an oral presentation in a very important course. After everyone gives their presentations, the professor announces that he will post the grades outside of the classroom. I would expect to receive a high grade on the presentation.

Imagine that it’s the first day of your science class and all the students must create teams to work on projects throughout the semester. Most of the groups are already full except for a few groups of all males. How concerned/anxious would you be that you might not be welcome to join one of the remaining groups because of your gender?

Imagine that it’s the first day of your science class and all the students must create teams to work on projects throughout the semester. Most of the groups are already full except for a few groups of all males. I would expect to be welcome to join one of the remaining groups.

Imagine that you have just completed the first round of interviews for a high paying corporate job. Your interviewer informs you that they will let you know about their decision after they have interviewed a few more applicants. How concerned/anxious would you be that you might not be hired because of your gender?

Imagine that you have just completed the first round of interviews for a high paying corporate job. Your interviewer informs you that they will let you know about their decision after they have interviewed a few more applicants. I would expect to be hired.

Imagine that you were just accepted into a graduate program. Your advisor/mentor for the program is a senior, male professor. You meet your advisor for the first time on the first day of classes. How concerned/anxious would you be that the professor might treat you differently than other students because of your gender?

Imagine that you were just accepted into a graduate program. Your advisor/mentor for the program is a senior, male professor. You meet your advisor for the first time on the first day of classes. I would not expect to be treated differently.

Imagine that you are starting a new job in a corporate office. On the first day, the manager arranges an office meeting to introduce you as a new employee. How concerned/anxious would you be that others might expect less of you because of your gender?

Imagine that you are starting a new job in a corporate office. On the first day, the manager arranges an office meeting to introduce you as a new employee. I would not expect others to have lower expectations of me.

Imagine that you received a low grade on your math test and then you realize that there may be an error in the grading of one problem. You approach your professor to ask him to review the question. How concerned/anxious would you be that the professor might not listen to your inquiry because of your gender?

Imagine that you received a low grade on your math test and then you realize that there may be an error in the grading of one problem. You approach your professor to ask him to review the question. I would expect the professor to listen to my inquiry.

Imagine that you have worked at your job for nearly a year. A position is open for manager and you approach your boss to ask for the promotion. How concerned/anxious would you be that you might not get the promotion because of your gender?

Imagine that you have worked at your job for nearly a year. A position is open for manager and you approach your boss to ask for the promotion. I would expect to get the promotion.

Imagine you are at an important business meeting at work and your boss asks for comments or suggestions to improve the productivity of your department. How concerned/anxious would you be that your suggestions might not be taken seriously because of your gender?

Imagine you are at an important business meeting at work and your boss asks for comments or suggestions to improve the productivity of your department. I would expect my suggestions to be taken seriously.

Imagine you are working in a brokerage firm and your boss and a few of the other men in the firm are going out for drinks to a local bar after work. How concerned/anxious would you be that your boss and your colleagues might not invite you to go to the bar for drinks because of your gender?

Imagine you are working in a brokerage firm and your boss and a few of the other men in the firm are going out for drinks to a local bar after work. I would expect my colleagues to invite me to the bar after work.

Imagine that your science professor assigns you and your classmates to work on a group project. A team leader is chosen and he begins to assign tasks to each member. How concerned/anxious would you be that the team leader might assign you a less complicated/more menial task because of your gender?

Imagine that your science professor assigns you and your classmates to work on a group project. A team leader is chosen and he begins to assign tasks to each member. I would expect the team leader to not assign me a less complicated/more menial task.