Temperament in Middle Childhood Questionnaire – Self-Report (TMCQ)

I can make myself get out of bed when it’s time to wake up, even if I’m really tired.

I smile at people even when I don't like them.

I can make myself do my homework first, even when I want to play.

I can make myself run as fast as I can, even when I’m really tired.

I can say “I’m sorry” or shake hands with someone I had a fight with.

It’s hard for me to make myself clean my room even when I know I should.

I can still make myself take a band-aid off, even though it hurts a lot.

I do something fun for a while before starting my homework, even though I’m not supposed to.

If I see a kid being left out, I can ask him or her to play with me and my friends.

It’s hard for me to keep working on an assignment when it gets boring.

It’s hard for me to get moving when I’m tired.

I can say hello to a new kid in my class even if I’m feeling shy.

Even when I know something will taste terrible, I can make myself eat it anyway.

I can make myself pick up something dirty to throw it away.

I like to run around at recess.

I like PE.

I would rather play a sport than watch TV.

I have lots of energy.

I am always on the move.

I like to get out of the house and do something physical.

I like to do active things like sports or dancing.

I like to run.

I like just being with other people.

I like to feel close to other people.

I like hugs and kisses.

I love pets and other small animals.

My friends are very important to me.

I would like to be friends with lots of people.

I would like to be able to spend time with a good friend every day.

I am a warm and friendly person.

I like to make others feel good.

I get mad when recess is over.

I get mad when I don't know how to do something.

I get mad when another kid takes one of my things.

When another kid says something mean to me, I get mad.

I get angry when I can't find something I'm looking for.

I get mad when I make a mistake.

I like beating other kids at games.

I like to be in charge.

Other kids do what I do.

I like to make my own decisions.

I like winning arguments.

When I argue with another kid, I usually win.

When I'm in a group, I am the first one to speak up.

When I'm with other kids, I usually pick what we're going to do.

It's hard for me to work on one thing for a long time.

I look around the room when doing my schoolwork.

When I try to pay attention, I get distracted.

When someone's reading me a story, I have trouble paying attention.

My teacher tells me to pay attention.

My mom or dad tells me to pay attention.

I have a hard time paying attention.

It bothers me when the bath or shower water is too hot or too cold.

It bothers me when lights or colors are too bright.

I cry when I get a little bit hurt.

I feel like crying when I get a shot.

It hurts when I fall down.

I feel uncomfortable when I'm cold or wet.

It bothers me when sounds are too loud or scratchy.

It hurts a lot when I have a little cut.

I go to the nurse's office when I have a little stomachache.

I get upset when someone combs my hair.

I like to draw.

I like to make things.

I like reading or listening to make-believe stories.

I like to make up stories.

I like poems.

I like to think about things no one else thinks about.

I like to pretend.

I have a big imagination.

I'm afraid of fire.

I'm afraid of monsters in the house.

I'm afraid when I sleep over at someone's house.

I'm afraid of loud noises.

I get scared before a doctor gives me a shot.

I'm afraid of the dark.

I'm afraid of heights.

I get scared by nightmares.

I like to play chase.

I like going high and fast on the swings.

Sometimes I play so hard people think I might get hurt.

I like playing fast, noisy games.

I like to ride my bike really fast down hills.

I like TV shows with lots of action.

I enjoy going places where there are big crowds and lots of excitement.

I think it would be exciting to move to a big city I’ve never seen.

Skiing or snowboarding down a steep hill really fast sounds scary to me.

I do things without thinking about them first.

I decide what to do quickly then go and do it right away.

When I see something I like, I go for it right away.

I rush into doing new things.

I interrupt people when they're talking.

I stop and think before I decide to do something.

I talk before thinking about it.

I call out answers in class before the teacher calls on me.

I can't help it, but I touch things without getting permission.

I grab what I want.

I make up my mind to do things all of a sudden.

I get into trouble because I do things without thinking first.

I say the first thing that comes into my head.

It's easy for me to wait to open a present.

When someone tells me "Stop," I can stop.

I am careful when I cross the street.

When I'm excited, it's hard for me to wait my turn to talk.

It's easy for me to keep a secret.

It's hard to slow down in the school hallways when I want to run.

I like to plan carefully before I do something.

I can stop myself from doing things too quickly.

I like to sit under a blanket.

I like looking at books.

I like quiet reading time.

I like to look at trees.

I like the crunching sound of leaves in the fall.

I like the sound of poems.

I like to run my hand over things to see if they are smooth or rough.

I usually notice when my mom or dad is wearing something different.

I notice the sound of birds.

I can tell if another person is sad or angry by the look on their face.

I notice when there are little bits on dirt on things.

I notice smells like perfume, smoke, and cooking smells.

I touch fabric or other soft material.

I notice things that other people don't notice.

I notice the color of people's eyes.

I feel sad even when other people feel happy.

I feel sad a lot.

If I don't get to do something, I get sad.

When I'm tired, I cry.

When I can't finish something, I feel sad.

When I have to do something I don't want to do, I feel sad.

I cry when my toy is lost or broken.

It's easy for people to hurt my feelings.

Sometimes I feel sad for no reason.

I feel shy around new people.

I am shy.

I feel uncomfortable around others.

When I cry, I cry for a long time.

When I'm mad or sad, nothing helps me feel better.

When I'm angry, I stay angry for a long time.

When someone hurts my feelings, it feels bad for a long time.

It’s easy for me to cheer up right away after feeling bad.

When I get scared, I feel nervous for a long time.