Values Survey (Adapted from Allport-Vernon-Lindzey Study of Values)

A good government should aim chiefly at more aid for the poor, sick, and old.

A good government should aim chiefly at the development of manufacturing and trade.

A good government should aim chiefly at introducing the highest ethical principles into its policies.

A good government should aim chiefly at establishing a position of power and respect among nations.

Someone who works all week would best spend the weekend keeping up on the latest in scientific advances.

Someone who works all week would best spend the weekend trying to win at golf or other sport.

Someone who works all week would best spend the weekend going to a classical music concert or art museum.

Someone who works all week would best spend the weekend reading religious or philosophical books.

If I could influence the educational policies of the public schools of some city, I would try to promote the study of and participation in music and the fine arts.

If I could influence the educational policies of the public schools of some city, I would try to encourage the study of social problems.

If I could influence the educational policies of the public schools of some city, I would try to provide additional laboratory facilities.

If I could influence the educational policies of the public schools of some city, I would try to increase the practical value of courses.

I would prefer a friend who is practical, efficient, and hard working.

I would prefer a friend who is seriously interested in thinking out his or her philosophy of life.

I would prefer a friend who has leadership and organizational skills.

I would prefer a friend who shows artistic sensitivity.

If I had a lot of extra money, I would prefer to use it to promote industrial and commercial growth.

If I had a lot of extra money, I would prefer to use it to help advance people's spiritual needs.

If I had a lot of extra money, I would prefer to contribute to the development of scientific research.

If I had a lot of extra money, I would prefer to give it to family- and child-oriented charities.

When I go to the movies, I prefer movies that feature great heroes.

When I go to the movies, I prefer artistic, imaginative movies.

When I go to the movies, I prefer movies about relationships and love.

When I go to the movies, I prefer mysteries and other movies that make you think.