Form: Actively Open-Minded Thinking Scale, AOT

1 – Disagree strongly
2 – Disagree moderately
3 – Disagree slightly
4 – Agree slightly
5 – Agree moderately
6 – Agree strongly
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1
People should always take into consideration evidence that goes against their opinions.
2
Changing your mind is a sign of weakness.
3
I like to think that my actions are motivated by sound reasons.
4
It is important to stick to your opinions even when evidence is brought to bear against them.
5
Intuition is the best guide in making decisions.
6
Considering too many different opinions often leads to muddled thinking.
7
One should disregard evidence that conflicts with your current opinions.
8
Coming to decisions quickly is a sign of wisdom.
9
Allowing oneself to be convinced by a solid opposing argument is a sign of good character.
10
If something I think feels right then I am comfortable, whether or not it is true.
11
A person should always consider new information.
12
People should revise their conclusions in response to relevant new information.
13
Certain opinions are just too important to abandon no matter how good a case can be made against them.

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The answer numbers are used only to label response columns. They are NOT scores and should not be used for calculating results.