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Yes
No
1
As a child, I thought that the dolls, teddy bears, and stuffed animals that I played with were living creatures.
2
As a child, I strongly believed in the existence of dwarfs, elves, and other fairy tale figures.
3
As a child, I had my own make believe friend or animal.
4
As a child, I could very easily identify with the main character of a story and/or movie.
5
As a child, I sometimes had the feeling that I was someone else (e.g., a princess, an orphan, etc.).
6
As a child, I was encouraged by adults (parents, grandparents, brothers, sisters) to fully indulge myself in my fantasies and daydreams.
7
As a child, I often felt lonely.
8
As a child, I devoted my time to playing a musical instrument, dancing, acting, and/or drawing.
9
I spend more than half the day (daytime) fantasizing or daydreaming.
10
Many of my friends and/or relatives do not know that I have such detailed fantasies.
11
Many of my fantasies have a realistic intensity.
12
Many of my fantasies are often just as lively as a good movie.
13
I often confuse fantasies with real memories.
14
I am never bored because I start fantasizing when things get boring.
15
Sometimes I act as if I am somebody else and I completely identify myself with that role.
16
When I recall my childhood, I have very vivid and lively memories.
17
I can recall many occurrences before the age of three.
18
When I perceive violence on television, I get so into it that I get really upset.
19
When I think of something cold, I actually get cold.
20
When I imagine I have eaten rotten food, I really get nauseous.
21
I often have the feeling that I can predict things that are bound to happen in the future.
22
I often have the experience of thinking of someone and soon afterwards that particular person calls or shows up.
23
I sometimes feel that I have had an out of body experience.
24
When I sing or write something, I sometimes have the feeling that someone or something outside myself directs me.
25
During my life, I have had intense religious experiences which influenced me in a very strong manner.