Nerdy Personality Attributes Scale (NAPS)

I am an overall strange person.

I am a strange person.

I would describe my smarts as bookish.

I like science fiction.

I was a very odd child.

I am interested in science.

I sometimes prefer fictional people to real ones.

I love to read challenging material.

I can be socially awkward at times.

I gravitate towards introspection.

I watch science related shows.

I would rather read a book than go to a party.

I like to play RPGs (e.g., D&D).

I care about super heroes.

I was in advanced classes.

I am more comfortable with my hobbies than I am with other people.

I spend recreational time researching topics others might find dry or overly rigorous.

I have played a lot of video games.

I prefer academic success to social success.

I have started writing a novel.

I spend more time at the library than any other public place.

I get excited about my ideas and research.

I collect books.

I like to read technology news reports.

I enjoy learning more than I need to.

I like to make references to books or movies.

I read a lot of fiction.

My appearance is not as important as my intelligence.

I often become obsessed when developing new interests.

I enjoy learning for the sake of it.

I like to solve complex problems.

I am more comfortable interacting online than in person.

I have stayed up all night playing video games.

I think about the future of humanity.

I get obsessed with certain things.

I spend most of my time in my own world.

I like to read.

When someone I know has computer trouble they ask me for advice/assistance.

I am excited by space.

I would rather read a book than watch TV.

When someone I know has computer trouble they ask me for advice.

I enjoy going to fiction conventions.

I think it is cool to be an outsider.

I do not find myself being interested in social trends.

I have a rich vocabulary.

I spend time reflecting on things.

I know every element on the periodic table.

My interests are not understood by most people.

I suffer from paralysing social inadequacy.

I like to be alone.

I enjoy tinkering with things.

I like to read theories on the internet.

I tend to vote for liberal political candidates.

I read Wikipedia.

I have a strong need to correct inaccurate information.

I like staying indoors.

I prefer to spend time with machines than with people.

I love to read fanfiction.

I have a collection of figurines.

I believe in the importance of art.

I prefer to eat alone.

I am pro-feminism.

I think often how life first began.

I am really arrogant about how intelligent I am.

I only have a small group of friends.

I go out of my way to attend educational events.

I love knowing the finer details of obscure historic events.

I easily get obsessed with things.

I find alien abductions more plausible than ghost hauntings.

I like having my own calculator.

I am awkward around strangers but very comfortable around friends.

I am not popular at school or work.

I don't care if I conform to societal norms.

I have taken apart machines just to see how they work.

I am full of ideas.

I prefer cyber relationships to face to face communication.

I enjoy learning new vocabulary.

I wish I were more assertive.

I am critical of others' intelligence.

The things I think about are not acceptable to society.

I get paranoid when someone laughs near me.

I am good at something not many people are good at.

Most people are ignorant and stupid.

I have a vivid imagination.

I get lost in thought, when the conversation is of no interest.

I panic easily.

I dislike being the center of attention.

I am not very interested in physical sports.

I would not enjoy being a famous celebrity.

I enjoy revisiting old pieces of information.

I am bad at describing myself.

I am constantly reflecting about myself.

I know a lot about one particular thing.

I do not care about having high social status.

I like trivia competitions.

I can handle complex problems.

I don't like to draw attention to myself.

I like to wear clothes that I find are comfortable to me, style does not matter.

I feel my anxiety overwhelms me.

I am not good at sports.

I like to collect trading cards.

I have a hard time meeting people of the opposite sex.

I have mental images of horrible things.

I liked math class the most.

I am unaware of social norms.

I am underestimated.

I carry the conversation to a higher level.

I love writing poetry.

I love musical theater.

I return extra change when a cashier makes a mistake.

I believe in aliens.

I would like to invent something amazing.

I am extremely dedicated to a single or few interests.

I sometimes get lost in my daydreams.

My hobbies are more important than my health.

I make a lot of puns.

When it comes to judging people, I base it on intelligence solely.

I cannot tell jokes well.

I dislike drama and gossip.

I see beauty in things that others might not notice.

People tend not to like me.

I tend to question things around me that people take for granted.

I avoid mistakes.

I raise my hand because I often know the answer.

I like to dress up in old-timey fashion.

I continue until everything is perfect.

I do not like to go out on the town.

I have a large collection of movies.

I hate bullies.

I have thoughts of injuring myself.

I would never smoke cigarettes.

I would never cheat on my taxes.

I copy others.

People are too judgmental.

I am angry when another person is wrong about my interest topic.

I love tutoring others.

I need structure and rigidity.

I like to watch figure skating.

I quickly lose interest in the tasks I start.

I am a physical coward.

I am not comfortable with myself but not motivated to change who I am.

I worry about what people think of me.

I try to identify the reasons for my actions.

I have a broad outlook on what is going on.

I try to surpass others' accomplishments.

I feel like people often are out to get something from me.

I don't care about dressing nicely.

I am always worried that my partner is going to leave me.

I have no friends.

I like talking with like-minded people.

I do things in a logical order.

I am easily controlled by others in my life.

I am easily intimidated.

I find that it takes a lot to make me feel angry at someone.

I reveal little about myself.

I often eat too much.

I find it easy to manipulate others.

I am not buff.

I spend less than 5 hours a week with my friends.

I work hard.

I watch documentaries frequently.

I am concerned about others.

I want everything to be 'just right.'

I am very concerned about germs.

I work very hard and pay attention to detail.

I am deeply moved by others' misfortunes.

I am a picky eater.

I suffer from others' sorrows.

I express my thanks to those who care about me.

I am good at making impromptu speeches.

I hate extreme temperatures.

I like nature & wild life very much.

I am always prepared.

I love my enemies.

I am a spiritual person.

I see strange figures or visions when nothing is really there.

I am never too busy to help a friend.

I respect the opinions of others.

I would never take things that aren't mine.

I would never go hang gliding or bungee jumping.

Television has educational properties.

I take advantage of others.

Learning body language is very important.

I seldom get mad.

I don't care what others think.

I rarely overindulge.

I insult people.

I neglect my duties.

I do not always wash my hands after using the bathroom.

I get things done quickly.

I remain calm under pressure.

I cry during movies.

I don't like to dress up in costumes.

I have a soft heart.

I worry a lot about catching a serious illness.

I have a lot of fun.

I jump into things without thinking.

I am easy to satisfy.

I always admit it when I make a mistake.

I would make a good actor.

I do things without thinking of the consequences.

I like to watch children open presents.

I trust others.

I act without consulting others.

I love to drink fine wine.

I am calm even in tense situations.

I feel lucky most of the time.

I love watching videos of pranks.

I know how to enjoy myself.

I am not concerned with making a good impression.

I am not easily affected by my emotions.

I stick to my chosen path.

I don't pretend to be more than I am.

I rarely complain.

I keep my emotions under control.

I know how to get around the rules.

I seldom get emotional.

I feel comfortable with myself.

I dare to say anything.

I see little need for romance in my life.

I believe that my success depends on ability rather than luck.

I deserve special treatment from others.

I do not like reading or hearing opinions that go against my way of thinking.

I always know why I do things.

I like to get in physical fights.

I am often out for revenge.

I have always been a rule-breaker.

I get chores done right away.

I am not easily bothered by things.

I maintain high energy throughout the day.

I have gotten drunk in public.

I express my affection physically.

I experience very few emotional highs and lows.

I love dangerous situations.

I radiate joy.

I seldom feel blue.

I adjust easily.

I shout or scream when I'm angry.

I take charge.

I don't mind being the center of attention.

I like to stand during the national anthem.

I act wild and crazy.

I make friends easily.

I take the initiative.

I am considered attractive by others.

I feel comfortable around people.

I am the life of the party.

I am nerdy.

I have difficulty expressing my feelings.

I like physics.

After I finish a conversation, I spend much more time thinking about things I should have said.

I can write computer programs.

I am not very athletic.

I am fascinated by disgusting things.

I do not like sports.