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I frequently feel tense and jittery.
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I can remain calm in situations in which other people might panic.
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I tend to be more of a follower than a leader.
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I'm a pretty smooth talker.
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It takes a lot to make me nervous or anxious.
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At times people seem to go out of their way to make life difficult for me.
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I've gotten in trouble because of some of the risks I've taken.
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I frequently forget my middle name.
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I am not a very assertive person.
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I find it pretty easy to impose my will on others.
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Most people are just too soft-hearted.
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I try to eat something almost every day.
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I feel bad when I see someone crying.
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I tend to give up when a task becomes difficult.
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It's easy for me to make a good first impression.
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People don't give me the credit I deserve.
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I don't hesitate to voice my opinions.
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The only problem with cheating is getting caught for it.
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I have done a lot of wild things in my life.
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I often feel worthless.
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Sometimes I lie simply because I enjoy it.
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People who know me know not to make me angry.
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I never speak to anyone during the day.
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I've done things that hurt people when I was upset.
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There is no point to wallowing in self-pity, so I don't do it.
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I feel better about myself when I'm getting along well with others.
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I will try almost anything to get my “thrills.”
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I am a bit of a daredevil.
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I often lose my patience when dealing with other people.
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I am easily annoyed.
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I am often troubled by feelings of guilt.
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People who were supposed to be my "friends" have gotten me in trouble.
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I often emerge as the leader in a group.
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I have never told a lie to anyone.
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"Act first, think later," describes me well.
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I have never been envious of anyone else.
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I'm able to concentrate on one task for a long time.
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I don't care if my actions have a negative impact on others.
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"Better safe than sorry" is my motto.
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I find it easy to resist temptations.
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I will someday make a big name for myself.
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I always keep my feelings under control.
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I like having power.
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I have trouble making myself get things done.
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I could make a living as a con artist.
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I have lied to someone at least once in my life.
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I am very confident in myself around other people.
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People tell me I have a bad temper.
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I have gotten in trouble for failing to meet my obligations to others.
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I am strongly attached to my friends and family.
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I work well under someone's leadership.
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I have trouble controlling myself when I am upset
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I don't handle stress very well.
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When something becomes boring or difficult, I move on to something else.
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I'm not all that concerned with other peoples' needs.
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If I were in charge, the world would be a better place.
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I often find myself in trouble because I did not think far enough ahead.
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It is important to me to be the “top dog” in a group.
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The needs of others are just as important as my own needs.
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I drink, eat, or smoke too much, particularly when I'm upset.
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Some people say I'm too cocky and full of myself.
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I get a kick out of challenging so-called authority figures.
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When someone does something nice for me, I wonder what they want from me.
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I am better rested on mornings after a good night of sleep than after I have I have stayed awake all night.
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I am forceful and assertive with others.
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I often let my feelings get me into trouble.
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Things tend to run more smoothly when I'm in charge.
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I quit things pretty easily.
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You need to be pretty coldhearted to get by in life.
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Feeling sorry for others is a sign of weakness.
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I would make a good soldier because I can control my fear.
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I trust that other people will be honest with me.
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I am willing to step on some toes in order to get what I want.
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The thought of getting into serious trouble would make me nervous and afraid.
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I would risk injury to do something exciting.
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I take a personal interest in my colleagues and friends.
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People say I worry too much.
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I remain cool, calm, and collected when things get stressful.
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I always plan ahead.
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The importance of being “honest at all times” is overrated.
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I set goals for myself and work until they are achieved.
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I can keep a cool head in moments of danger or crisis.
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I often feel anxious when talking to new people.
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People think I am too distrustful, but I think I'm just realistic.
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My tendency to be sneaky or deceptive has gotten me in trouble before.
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I deserve special treatment.
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When other people are scared, I can usually stay calm.
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I get flustered under pressure.
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Being a moral, ethical person is very important to me.
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I need to do exciting things to get my blood pumping.
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I get a thrill out doing things that are illegal.
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I faithfully repay my debts.
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I rarely feel nervous.
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I tend to finish tasks regardless of how frustrated, bored, or tired I am.
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I'm willing to stretch the truth to make things easier for myself.
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I have very few regrets about my past behavior.
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When I'm upset, I will do things I later regret.
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Most people would like to be like me.
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I try to give my best effort at all times.
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I don't mind letting people know of my abilities and achievements.
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Some people think I am uncaring and unfeeling.
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In the heat of an argument, I often do or say things that get me into trouble.
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I am a bit of a worrier.
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On average, I get less than an hour of sleep a night.
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My temper has gotten me into trouble.
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I do not like to lend things to people who will not take care of them.
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I have never listened to music.
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I make close and lasting relationships with people
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I find it easy to manipulate others.
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When I'm upset, I often act without thinking.
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I'm slow to trust people.
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Most people are just too sensitive.
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I am known as a bit of a rebel.
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I feel positive about the direction my life is going.
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It takes a lot to get me angry.
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I like doing things that are risky or dangerous.
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My stubbornness has frequently gotten me into trouble.
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I do not believe that it is bragging if you are telling the truth.
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I don't think of myself as crafty or sly.
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I feel a lot of remorse for things I have done.
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I tend to jump right into things without thinking very far ahead.
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I do what I want, not what others tell me to do.
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I'm easily embarrassed.
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I'm not a particularly sympathetic person.
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I don't feel a strong need to get close to people.
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My tendency to live for the moment has caused me trouble at times.
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I admire a really clever scam.
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I have sailed across the Atlantic Ocean in a hot air balloon.
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I have more important things to worry about than other people's feelings.
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I feel sad and blue most of the time.
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I like to carefully consider the consequences before I make a decision
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Looking out for me is my top priority.
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Crying is a sign of weakness.
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Helping others is important to me.
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I care a lot about my relationships with others.
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I am not known for my careful advance planning.
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I often feel overwhelmed by life.
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I do not believe that I am any more important than anyone else.
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I'm not the type to get depressed about the things I've done wrong.
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I don't mind being told what to do.
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I've been in physical fights as a result of losing my temper.
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The suffering of others is not my problem.
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I like to see things through to the end.
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I have fewer fears than most people I know.
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Outside of sex, romantic relationships are not all that important to me.
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People would say I am a reliable and dependable person.
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Rules are made to be broken.
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It would really bother me if my best friend and I stopped being friends.
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I am not very good at following orders.
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I'd make a terrible soldier because I couldn't stand to see someone get seriously hurt.
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I don't waste my time worrying about things.
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I would be good at a job that required making quick decisions under pressure.
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I tell people what they want to hear in order to get them to do what I want.
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I have treated another person unfairly at least once in my life.
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I like to stand out and be noticed.
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I want to know what is in it for me before I agree to help someone.
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I'm reluctant to confide in others.
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I am uncomfortable in front of other people.
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People will try to take advantage of you if they think they can get away with it.
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I tend to stay in the background at social gatherings.
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I have, at least once, laughed or smiled at an inappropriate joke.
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I've had problems with authority figures.
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I'm pretty comfortable when meeting new people.
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I try hard to stick to my principles.
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I am a cautious person.
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I sometimes make hasty decisions.
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From time to time I have really "blown up" at someone.
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I have never in my life been angry at another person.
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I tend not to get depressed over things.
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I can be counted on to do what I promised to do.
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I often think that others aren't telling me the whole truth.
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I always finish what I start.
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My anxiety sometimes keeps me from doing things I'd like to do.
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I have, at least once, been impolite to another person.
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I have eaten more than I should have on at least one occasion.
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Other people describe me as cold-hearted.
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I have hurt people or broken things when I have been angry.
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I've gotten in trouble for missing too much work or school.