How do you relate to people of the opposite gender?
rather reserved
I have no difficulties in making contact
I often think that my heart might stop
yes
no
If I am given a task on which my career advancement and the respect shown to me depend, then
I feel worse in this situation than usual
I feel as I usually do
Which of the following describes you more accurately?
I am extremely nervous
I am calm and indifferent
How do you usually act?
I usually act and speak quickly, without thinking the situation through for long
Before saying or doing anything, I usually think it over
At the end of the day, I feel tired, sluggish, and exhausted
yes
no
I do not enjoy speaking in front of a large audience
true
false
My view of my parents is as follows:
they complement each other well
one parent is dominant and largely sets the tone in the relationship
My work is very monotonous
false
true
I find intimate relationships with people of the opposite gender uncomfortable and try to avoid them
yes
no
Which of the following describes you more accurately?
I consider my relationships with colleagues to be generally good
I feel like an outsider among my colleagues and feel misunderstood
How are you evaluated by your supervisor and by people around you?
My supervisor and others consider me a person who can achieve a great deal
I have the feeling that my achievements are not always evaluated appropriately by my supervisor and others
My mother (or father) is an idealist. They have high expectations of reality and therefore are often disappointed in many respects
true
false
If something does not go as well for me as I would like, then
I become withdrawn, irritable, and nervous
my mood does not change, regardless of the situation
If your father or mother was often ill, did they worry about it for a long time?
yes
no
Are you able to win other people over?
I am quite successful at this
I am not very successful at this
Do you often feel unwell?
yes
no
I was not completely open with my mother; she often felt emotionally distant to me
false
true
During exams and when carrying out other tasks
nervousness affects my performance
being nervous does not significantly affect my performance
If someone talks about their problems or interests
I listen and discuss them
I find it difficult to listen to and discuss them
My parents often had different opinions about what I should and could do, and what I should not
true
false
What effect does openly praising or criticizing your friends and colleagues have on them?
they understand it and take it to heart
it does not affect them; they pay little attention to it
How do you react when someone rates your work or achievements poorly, even though you consider them to have been done well?
it affects me very little
it affects me very strongly
Which of the following is more characteristic of you?
before doing something, I do not think about it for very long
before doing something, I need time to think through the situation
If someone points out my mistakes
it irritates me
it does not bother me
In intimate relationships, I consider myself a good partner
yes
no
Did your parents want you to be friends with other children?
yes, they even insisted on it
no, they tended to protect me from such contacts
I often experience itching and chills, or a feeling of heaviness and numbness in my arms and legs
no
yes
My father or mother often complained about difficulties, fatigue, and physical ailments
no
yes
If I did, or wanted to do, something against my parents’ wishes, they most often reacted harshly and without understanding
true
false
Which of the following best characterizes your parents?
my parents were most often cheerful, lively, and upbeat
my parents were most often serious
My parents made considerable efforts to ensure that I shared the same aesthetic, political views, and moral values as they did
true
false
How would you describe your behavior toward other people?
I am more likely an open person
I am more likely a reserved person
Did you find understanding from your parents regarding your achievements or your behavior?
no, one or both parents always found faults in me; I rarely did anything right; other “better” children were often held up as examples
my parents understood me; they were satisfied with my achievements and behavior
When I mentally return to my childhood, I would say that
my parents were optimistic and tended to see life from its positive side
my parents were often pessimistic and tended to see many things negatively
I rarely share my problems with others
true
false
How are you perceived by others?
Others perceive me as an active person
Others perceive me as a passive person
In childhood and adolescence
when I completed a task independently, my parents praised and supported me
my parents paid little attention to work I completed independently
Which of the following describes you most strongly?
the future makes me feel afraid
I do not feel afraid of the future
What is your usual state?
I often experience a sense of inner tension
Most of the time I feel relaxed and calm
When competing with others, do your achievements increase or remain at the same level?
on the contrary, my performance tends to decline
yes, I am able to improve my performance or maintain it at the same level
If I was unable to do something immediately, my parents showed patience
true
false
My parents sometimes behaved impulsively and without much reflection
no
yes
I am often troubled by feelings of guilt
yes, often
no, rarely
I am generally satisfied with my current occupation or main role
no
yes
At times, I allow myself to play small pranks on someone
yes
no
I am troubled by the thought that professional tasks may one day become too demanding for me
yes
no
Which of the following statements best describes your parents?
my parents avoided talking about bodily functions (such as bowel movements or urination) or presented them as something “unclean”
in our home, matters related to bodily functions were regarded as natural and could be talked about openly
How do you feel when you do not have enough time to complete important work?
I become anxious, and my thoughts often feel confused
I remain calm enough to think clearly
Which of the following best characterizes you:
most of the time, I act according to thoughts that come to me spontaneously
I do not base my behavior on thoughts that arise spontaneously
I often experience dizziness
false
true
Which of the following statements best describes the care your parents showed toward you?
my parents were caring, but they did not give me constant instructions
one or both of my parents were caring but very protective; they closely guided, directed, and monitored me (frequent corrections, excessive caution)
I lose my temper easily
false
true
How did your parents usually behave when difficulties or concerns arose in their relationship with you?
in such situations, one or both parents became easily agitated, were often angry, or fell into sadness or despair
in such situations, my parents remained calm and restrained and tried to find a solution
When my parents expected results from me or wanted me to do something, they usually took my age into account
true
false
How did your parents usually behave when you approached them with a question?
they were very patient and tried to answer all of my questions
they were not very willing to answer my questions and lacked the time or interest to do so
I am often ill and frequently feel nauseous
yes
no
You are faced with a serious and demanding professional task. How does this affect your behavior?
I become uncertain, as I did not initially expect such difficulties to arise
I approach the task with confidence, believing I can meet the demands placed on me
How often did your parents punish you?
often
not often
Did your parents consider it important that you make decisions independently?
yes
no
How do you assess your ability to initiate contact with unfamiliar people?
I think this is difficult for me
I think this comes easily to me
Which of the following statements best describes your professional and work situation?
I am often troubled by thoughts that I might lose my job
I do not have any problems with my work
I have the feeling that everyday professional demands (or household responsibilities) are no longer manageable for me
yes
no
Which of the following statements best describes your emotional attitude toward your parents?
I respect my parents and feel proud of them
at times I am unable to feel respect for my parents; sometimes I feel contempt, amusement, or embarrassment toward them
I lose my temper
often
rarely
What characterizes you most?
I can discuss my personal problems with almost anyone
I find it difficult to talk to others about my personal problems
How do you usually behave in conversations with your friends and acquaintances?
I like to be the center of attention and talk a lot
I behave seriously and speak little
Which of the following statements best characterizes your views and actions?
I enjoy experiencing exciting or thrilling situations
I would prefer to live calmly, without particular excitement
What kind of person are you?
I am an easily excitable person
I am rather a cautious and restrained person
Looking back, how would you assess your relationship with your parents?
my parents were emotionally distant from me
the relationship between my parents and me was good
Which of the following suits you more?
changing jobs is unpleasant for me because I think I will not cope with the new work
I think I will quickly get used to the new tasks at a new job
How do you feel in sexual relationships?
I feel free and comfortable in sexual relationships
In sexual relationships, I wish I could feel more free
One of my parents or caregivers often physically punished me
true
false
When I defend my professional views, I am more successful than my colleagues
true
false
Which description fits you best?
I often suffer from feelings of inferiority
Compared to others, I feel confident and experience a sense of being accepted
Which option suits you better?
If I do or say something wrong, I think about it for a long time
If I do or say something wrong, I do not dwell on it for long
Which of the following best describes the relationship between your parents?
My parents were mostly loving, kind, and affectionate toward each other, and this relationship has continued over time
My parents rarely showed affection or love toward each other; they mostly just lived side by side
Which description fits your parents better?
The relationship between my parents was at times (once or several times) under serious strain; there were periods when conflicts seemed irresolvable, and divorce was occasionally discussed
The relationship between my parents was stable; occasional misunderstandings usually resolved quickly
If the weather changes suddenly
I tend to feel physically unwell
I feel the same as usual
If someone points out my weaknesses
I remain calm about it
It makes me feel angry
My mother devoted a great deal of time to me (through play, conversations, shared activities)
true
false
My father and mother were, on the one hand, very lenient toward me, but on the other hand, they often punished me for minor reasons
true
false
My mother or father often exaggerated the importance of certain things. Their emotions frequently felt staged and not entirely genuine
yes
no
Did your father find time for you?
yes, when he was free, he made time for me
no, he generally wanted to rest and showed little interest in me
Which option describes you better?
I become distressed when others notice flaws in me or in my work
I tolerate criticism of myself or my work patiently
My parents, even when they held different views about my personal matters (for example, spending pocket money, choosing friends, clothing, etc.)
allowed me a sufficient degree of freedom
allowed me little freedom and gave instructions in almost every situation
Do you feel that your parents preferred your brothers or sisters over you?
yes
no
My parents often argued with each other
no
yes
Which description fits you best?
my mood often changes
my mood is usually stable
What is more characteristic of you?
I am inclined to take action mainly when something can be done quickly
I engage in activities I enjoy only after carefully thinking things through and planning in advance
Which option suits you better?
I sometimes experience heart palpitations without an obvious reason
I experience heart palpitations only during physical exertion, arguments, and similar situations
Do you find it easy to prepare and carry out an event (for example, a celebration, an excursion, or organizing joint work)?
no, this is relatively difficult for me
yes, in most cases I do not have difficulty with this
If a situation or conversation involved the topic of love or sex, did your parents seem uncomfortable?
no
yes
Compared to others, I am able to present my opinion in a favorable way
true
not true
What do you usually do if you notice that your opinion differs from that of others?
I express my opinion openly
most often I keep my opinion to myself
I often feel frightened for no clear reason
not true
true
Do you enjoy being in large social groups?
yes, I very much enjoy being in large groups
no, I do not particularly enjoy being in large groups
