Form: Decision Making Tendency Inventory, DMTI

1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Slightly disagree
4 – Neutral
5 – Slightly agree
6 – Somewhat agree
7 – Strongly agree
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1
No matter how satisfied I am with my job, it is only right for me to be on the lookout for better opportunities.
2
No matter what I do, I have the highest standards for myself.
3
I never settle for second best.
4
In choosing between alternatives, I stop at the first that works for me.
5
In studying or working, I always set the highest targets.
6
Renting videos is really difficult. I am always struggling to pick the best one.
7
I do not ask for more than what satisfies me.
8
In studying or working, I tend to choose solutions that guarantee satisfactory results for me.
9
In studying or working, I set targets to be achieved with minimal effort.
10
Whenever I am faced with a choice, I try to imagine what all the other possibilities are, even ones that are not present at the moment.
11
When I watch TV or listen to the radio, I tend to follow the first program that I find interesting.
12
In all decisions that affect my work or studying, I am always afraid of not choosing the best options.
13
In studying or working, I am okay with any choice that yields the minimum result.
14
If I am happy with my work, I do not seek better opportunities.
15
In every area, I try to achieve results that are satisfactory for me.
16
When I am at the grocery store, I look around to find lower-priced products, even if they are an off-brand.
17
In studying or working, even the minimum result may be fine.
18
I am not willing to waste much time and energy to buy a quality clothing.
19
In studying or working, I spend the time required to choose solutions that meet my needs.
20
I always set targets to be achieved with minimal effort.
21
When shopping, I have a hard time finding clothing that I really love.
22
To assure that I get the best deal, I always consult consumer product reviews before buying.
23
When I buy clothes, I choose the ones that I really need at the lowest price.
24
When purchasing any type of product, I do not care about quality. I only care about functionality.
25
When I buy something, I seek only the cheapest products.
26
When I am in the car listening to the radio, I often check other stations to see if something better is playing, even if I am relatively satisfied with what I am listening to.
27
When I make decisions, I spend the time required to choose an alternative that is satisfactory for me.
28
I never settle.
29
When I have to make a decision, I choose the option that meets the absolute minimum.