Please read the following items and rate your agreement with each. On the line beside each item, please write
the number associated with your agreement.
Strongly Disagree
(1)
Disagree
(2)
Neutral
(3)
Agree
(4)
Strongly Agree
(5)
1 People consider me sensitive.
2 I worry about humiliating situations long after they happened.
3
Daily insignificant problems annoy me.
4
I feel upset if someone I know does not greet me.
5
I sometimes feel happy or sad for no particular reason.
6
I react with calmness in emergency situations.
7
I am tolerant of other people’s bad moods.
8
I have confidence in myself.
9
I have a situation in my daily life that makes me nervous.
10 People consider me shy.
11 I tend to hold grudges, sometimes over long periods of time.
12 It takes a lot to make me angry.
13 It is always wrong to manipulate others for personal gain, regardless of consequences.
14 I would describe myself as laid back or easy-going.
15 I have difficulty coping with emotional situations.
16 When someone seems lost on campus I approach them and give my assistance.
17 If I see garbage on the ground I always stop and throw it in the trash.
18 If I’m driving and see a student walking in the rain I will offer them a ride.
19 I always make donations to the charities outside the pit.
20 When I see someone carrying something heavy I pretend I don’t see them and walk the other way.
21 I volunteer over ten hours a year
22 People are generally only out for themselves.
23 It is my responsibility to help someone in need if it is within my power.
24 People should solve their own problems.
25 Social programs are an irresponsible use of taxpayer money.
26 Recycling is too much of a hassle. A little extra garbage won’t make a difference.
27 I usually watch or read the news in order to stay educated about world events.
28 Renewable energy is important for the future of society.
29 There should be no free rides in life. Everyone should have to pull their own weight.
30 I always flip off the light switch when I leave a room.
Please respond to each of the following items with a rating of 1-5
1) strongly disagree
2) disagree
3) neutral
4) agree
5) strongly agree
31. I can find the best in even the most disagreeable people
32. The grass is always greener on the other side
33. If something goes wrong, I dwell on it for days
34. I tend to see the glass as half empty
35. I tend to have a positive outlook on my life
36. I expect good things will happen in my future
37. I think that what can go wrong, will go wrong
38. When something goes wrong, I automatically assume the worst
39. When I find myself overwhelmed with stress, I shut down completely
40. When I’m feeling sad, I remind myself to focus on the good things in life
41. I always tend to look on the bright side of things
42. I never expect things to go my way
43. I think that I have a number of good qualities and attributes
44. I feel useless at school and at work
45. I always worry about what other people think of me
46. I worry that people do not like me
47. I think that my friends are more attractive than I am
48. I am smarter than all of my classmates
49. I feel inferior to my peers
50. I feel comfortable being in the spot light
51. I wish I were betting looking
52. I am proud of everything I do
53. I have a lot of respect for myself
54. I do not think I have made that many accomplishments in my life
This scale consists of a series of statements. Read each item and use the scale below to indicate the extent to
which you agree or disagree with the statement.
1
Strongly Disagree
2
3
4
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
5
Strongly Agree
55. ______ I enjoy listening to music most other people haven’t heard of.
56. ______ When I walk into a room full of strangers, I make an effort to introduce myself.
57. ______ Being popular is important to me.
58. ______ My opinions are easily influenced by others.
59. ______ I feel uncomfortable if I am with people I don’t know that well.
60. ______ When given the choice, I prefer to be in the spotlight.
61. ______ I don’t want to be one in the crowd; I want to stand out.
62. ______ I feel comfortable when speaking in front of a large crowd.
63. ______ When my friends repeatedly ask me for something, I eventually give in.
64. ______ I would still stay at a party even if there were no people I knew.
65. ______ Occasionally, I do something because others do it and not because I necessarily want to.
66. ______ I rarely do what people tell me to do.
67. ______ I often do things to intentionally be different from everyone else.
68. ______ I am happiest when I am in the company of others.
69. ______ Time spent alone is more important than time spent socializing.
70. ______ Before making a decision, I wait to see what others will do.
71. ______ I am uncomfortable when meeting new people.
72. ______ I love trying new things.
73. ______ If given the choice between doing something I’m good at and doing something new, I choose to
do something I’m good at.
74. ______ I struggle with making decisions on my own.
75. ______ I don’t enjoy spending time alone
76. ______ If my friends are doing a certain activity, I am more likely to do it because of them.
77. ______ I don’t enjoy stepping out of my comfort zone.
78. ______ I highly value what other people think of me.
79. ______ I would rather follow the crowd than be an individual.
80. ______ I make friends very easily.
81. ______ I typically change my beliefs to match those of my friends.
82. ______ I would still believe in an idea even if it was not popular.
83. ______ My friends consider me outgoing.
84. ______ I hate doing the same thing every day.
Erica Donaldson & Katie Powers
Test Items—Adjustment and Idealism
For each item below, please rate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the statement.
1 = strongly disagree, 2 = disagree, 3 = slightly disagree, 4 = neither agree nor disagree, 5 = slightly agree, 6 = agree, 7 = strongly
agree
Idealism
85. ______
I have a clear vision of how the world should be.
86. ______
I look for the best in people.
87. ______
I would describe myself as practical.
88. ______
I focus on the ways in which I can make the world a better place.
89. ______
I prefer to think about the future instead of the present.
90. ______
In general, I have lived my ideal life.
91. ______
I focus more on how things are than how I think they should be.
92. ______
I prefer movies with happy endings even though they don’t match up with real life.
93. ______
People tend to think that I’m a cynical person.
94. ______
I have expectations for the way things should be.
95. ______
I tend to focus on facts rather than on possibilities.
96. ______
I tend to focus on current problems rather than try to prevent future ones.
97. ______
I don’t like to spend time dreaming about ways in which the world could be different.
Adjustment
98. ______
I have a hard time adapting to new situations.
99. ______
Transitioning to college life was easy for me.
100. ______
I have problems with separation anxiety.
101. ______
I am comfortable in new environments.
102. ______
I like traveling to different countries.
103. ______
I can immerse myself in any new environment.
104. ______
I have a hard time blending into new situations.
105. ______
I have had a hard time figuring out the culture of Wake.
106. ______
I often feel that I don’t know what to do in a new situation.
107. ______
I can adapt to almost any situation.
108. ______
I can fine-tune my behavior for different environments.
109. ______
I have a hard time changing to fit a new environment.
Instructions: For the following questions, please write in a number from 1 to 7 to indicate your level of
agreement with the statements below.
Strongly
Disagree
1
110.
111.
112.
113.
114.
115.
116.
117.
118.
119.
120.
121.
122.
123.
124.
125.
126.
127.
128.
129.
130.
131.
132.
133.
134.
135.
136.
137.
138.
139.
2
3
4
5
6
Strongly
Agree
7
______ It is important to me to succeed academically.
______ I use performance-enhancing drugs such as Adderall to gain an academic edge.
______ My social life is limited by my academic commitment.
______ I cannot get my ideal job with bad grades.
______ My parents expect me to do well in every class.
______ My parents reward me for getting good grades.
______ I need good grades to get a job out of school.
______ I often worry about my grades.
______ I strive to be at the top of my class.
______ I devote more time to my studies than an average college student.
______ My parents care about my grades.
______ I get upset when I perform poorly on a test or assignment.
______ I get upset when others outperform me on tests or assignments.
______ I always attend class.
______ My parents care about my grades.
______ My success in life depends upon my performance in school.
______ In class, I am always attentive
______ In class, I take good notes.
______ I usually stress about an upcoming exam.
______ I intend to apply to graduate schools.
______ I procrastinate before completing assignments.
______ I procrastinate when studying for exams.
______ Cheating on an assignment can be justified under the right circumstances.
______ I prioritize academics over all other aspects of my life.
______ I am usually aware of my current grade in my classes.
______ I always work hard in my classes, even if I am not interested in the subject matter.
______ I am focused and engaged during the time I spend studying.
______ One bad test score will significantly lower my GPA.
______ I can occasionally take a day off from doing work.
______ A bad grade ruins my day.
Please rate your level of agreement with each of the following statements:
1=strongly disagree
2=somewhat disagree
3=neutral
4=somewhat agree
5=strongly disagree
Coping
140.
141.
142.
143.
144.
145.
146.
147.
148.
149.
150.
151.
152.
153.
When I feel stressed I use religion to relax.____
When I feel home sick I don’t discuss it with anyone.____
I often may jokes about serious situations.____
I tend to always find a silver lining.____
I never attempt to find a solution to my problem.____
Even when faced with adversity the amount of alcohol I drink remains the same.____
I try to grow as a person as a result of the experience.____
I think about how I might best handle the problem.____
I try hard to prevent other things from interfering with my efforts at dealing with this.____
I try to see it in a different light, to make it seem more positive.____
I take direct action to get around the problem.____
I tried to keep my feelings to myself.____
I seek guidance in stress or emotional situations.____
I continue even when it seems hopeless.____
Social Risk-Taking
154.
155.
156.
157.
158.
159.
160.
161.
162.
163.
164.
165.
166.
167.
168.
169.
I would or have used a fake ID.____
I would or have done some illegal drugs.____
Looked for trouble.____
I like to do frightening things.____
I like new and exciting experiences, even if I have to break the rules.____
I prefer friends who are exciting and unpredictable.____
I am cautious in my behavior and decision-making.____
I would like to explore strange places.____
I often find myself in dangerous situations.____
Before making a decision I always balance the positive and negatives.____
I act first and think later.____
I don’t value my friends’ opinions over my own.____
I am easily persuaded.____
I don’t enjoy breaking rules.____
I often do what makes me happy regardless of the risk.____
Despite the stress of college I would never cheat or steal.____
Read the following questions and select the best answer for each question. Circle the letter that
corresponds to your answer.
Which of the following words means “to pacify”?
a. Malinger
b. Sympathize
c. Permeate
d. Placate
171.
Which of the following phrases defines the word “anomaly”?
a. Extreme dislike
b. Ambiguous
c. Deviation from what is normal
d. Predictable
172.
Which of the following is a synonym of “banal”?
a. Predictable
b. Extraordinary
c. Lame
d. Lonely
173.
Which of the following is an antonym of “pragmatic”?
a. Practical
b. Responsible
c. Wise
d. Idealistic
174.
In the following sentence, what part of speech is the underlined word?
“When I woke up this morning, I was very tired.”
a. Adjective
b. Preposition
c. Adverb
d. Noun
175.
What part of speech is the word “exonerate”?
a. Noun
b. Verb
c. Adverb
d. Adjective
176.
In the following sentence, what does the underlined word mean?
“The customer held up the line as she vacillated between ordering chocolate or vanilla ice cream.”
a. To be indecisive
b. To worry
c. To decide quickly
d. To daydream
170.
177.
a.
b.
c.
d.
178.
a.
b.
c.
d.
179.
Which of the following phrases defines the word “guile”?
Honesty
Straightforward communication
Skillful deceit
Strategy
Which of the following words means “to appease”?
Prevaricate
Propitiate
Precipitate
Engender
In the following sentence, what does the underlined word mean?
“Sarah and Amanda had a tacit agreement that they would not mention the dent in the car to their parents.”
a.
b.
c.
d.
Bitter
Difficult
Uncertain
Unspoken
180.
What part of speech is the word “corroborate”?
a. Noun
b. Verb
c. Adverb
d. Adjective
181.
Which of the following defines the word “amalgamate”?
a. To confuse
b. To blend
c. To separate
d. To add
182.
Read the following sentence. Choose the answer with the correct grammatical formation of
this sentence.
“Its difficult for the students to understand there teacher.”
a. It’s difficult for the students to understand there teacher.
b. It’s difficult for the students to understand their teacher.
c. Its difficult for the students to understand there teacher.
d. The original answer is correct, there is no error.
183.
The corporation expects _______ increases in sales next year due to the successful launch of
their new advertisement campaign.
a. Modest
b. Exorbitant
c. Prodigious
d. Meager
Solve the following mathematical problems and circle the letter that corresponds to the correct
solution for each question.
184. If a circle has a radius of 6, what is the difference between its area and circumference?
a) 3 
b) 24 
c) 30 
d) 12 
For the following two questions use the diagram below (may not be drawn to scale):
DE is a line.
A
D
B
C
E
185. If angle A is 70 degrees, what is the measure of angle B?
a) 100 degrees
b) 310 degrees
c) 110 degrees
d) 130 degrees
186. If angle A is 70 degrees, what is the measure of angle ABC?
a) 250 degrees
b) 180 degrees
c) 240 degrees
d) 140 degrees
187. What is the slope of line y=3x+2
a) 5
b) 2
c) 3
d) -3
188. What is the value of n(2)n(-3)?
a) 1/n
b) n
c) n(-6)
d) 1/n(2/3)
189. Solve the following inequality for x:
x -6 < -2x
a) x<2
b) x>2
c) x>-3
d) x<-3
190. What is the sum of 1/5+ 2/4?
a) 1/10
b) 1/20
c) 2/5
d) 7/10
191. What is the answer to 3(1/2)2(1/2)6(1/2)?
a) 5/6
b) 36
c) 36(1/2)
d) 36(3/8)
192. Solve for y:
x-12=2y
2x+4y=16
a) y=10
b) y=-1
c) y=1
d) y=6
193. What percent of 130 is 12.3?
a) 9.46%
b) 0.09%
c) 10.57%
d) 15.99%
194. The balance of a mutual fund increased by 13% after one year. If the original balance was $1254, what
was the amount in the fund after one year?
a) $163.02
b) $1090.98
c) $1417.02
d) $1572.02
195. How many prime divisors of 100 are there?
a) 2
b) 5
c) 3
d) 4
196. A stock is valued at $20 per share. If the value increases by 20% and then decreases by 25%, what is the
value per share after the decrease?
a) $20
b) $19
c) $21
d) $18
197
X
Z
Y
If x = 9 and y = 12, what does z equal?
e. 20
f. 13
g. 225
h. 15
Strongly
Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
2
3
4
1
Strongly Agree
5
198. I feel
overwhelmed in social situations.
1
2
3
4
5
199. I find
it easy to make conversation.
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
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5
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
4
5
200. I often
201. I tend
go unnoticed in a group
to get along with different types of people.
202. I prefer
to be alone than with a group of people
203. I enjoy meeting new
204. I have a large
205. I feel
206. I am
group of friends.
uncomfortable talking to people I don’t know
often in situations where I’m the center of attention.
207. I consider myself
208. If
people.
a carefree person.
I get an invite at the last minute I normally will take it.
209. I like to
plan my day ahead of time.
210. I am
likely to change course if a more attractive but risky option
comes along.
1
2
3
4
5
211.
I hate altering plans.
1
2
3
4
5
212.
I live in the moment.
1
2
3
4
5
213.
I believe there are very few circumstances where rules should be
broken
1
2
3
4
5
214.
I write everything down in a planner
1
2
3
4
5
215.
I like to take the initiative to meet new people
1
2
3
4
5
216.
I like to find new ways of doing things
1
2
3
4
5
217.
I prefer to know what I am getting into
1
2
3
4
5
218.
I think before I act
1
2
3
4
5
219.
I enjoy trying new things.
1
2
3
4
5
220.
I hate being restricted by plans.
1
2
3
4
5
221.
I weigh the pros and cons before making a decision
1
2
3
4
5
222.
I am very sociable
1
2
3
4
5
223.
I would rather go out with friends than watch a movie at home
1
2
3
4
5
224.
I am comfortable in social situations.
1
2
3
4
5
225.
I hate meeting new people
1
2
3
4
5
226.
I am comfortable being in a group of strangers
1
2
3
4
5
227.
I get along well with almost everyone.
1
2
3
4
5