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Individualism Self-Assessment :: Are You an Individualist?



Click to choose a number 1–5 with 1 the lowest & 5 the highest in terms of the degree to which you believe the statement describes you or how you feel about the statement. Record for each statement the number you have chosen. The scoring key is at the bottom.

There are no “right” or “wrong” answers. In making your selection, be careful to answer the questions as candidly as possible without anticipating how you will be classified. This instrument is designed to give you insights into your personality and personal orientations.

 
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1. I prefer to do my own thing rather than participate in groups.
2. The well-being of my co-workers is important to me.
3. One should live one’s life independently of others.
4. If a co-worker of mine received an award, I would feel proud.
5. I treasure my privacy.
6. If a close relative were in financial difficulty, I would help.
7. I try to be direct and forthright with others.
8. It's important to me that there be harmony among my friends.
9. I see myself as a unique individual with special qualities.
10. I like sharing confidences with my friends and neighbors.
11. What happens to me is generally a result of my own actions.
12. I follow rules only to the extent that they don't interfere with my achieving my goals.
13. I feel good when I cooperate with others.
14. When I succeed, it's usually because of my abilities.
15. My happiness depends very much on the happiness of those around me.
16. I enjoy being unique and different from others.
17. To me, pleasure is spending time with others.
18. I have trouble relating to people who have different beliefs from me.
19. When working in a group, I find it difficult to compromise.
20. If you want to get a job done well, you shouldn't depend on others.
21. I find it stressful to have others in my group outperform me.
22. I am excited when I am part of a group that is energized and productive.
23. I believe in the adage, “Clothes make the man [or woman].”
24. I prefer to have my own bank account rather than a joint account with a spouse.
25. I like to put things together without reading the instructions.
Your Score

Scoring Key

57–70: Strong individualist.
43–56: Tendency to individualism and cooperation
29–42: A team player and a social animal.
Below 29: Tend to follow the crowd and established practices.


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