Paradigmatic Foundations of Psychological Inquiry Practical
Paradigmatic Foundations of Psychological Inquiry Practical
Paradigmatic Foundations of Psychological Inquiry Practical
The following pages contain a series of statements about how people might think, feel, or
behave. You are asked to indicate the extent to which each statement pertains to you
personally.
Your answers to the items in the questionnaire are anonymous, so please do not write your
name on any of the materials. In order to complete the questionnaire, read cach statement
carefully and decide how much it pertains to you personally. Using a scale like the one
below, indicate your answer by entering it to the left of the number of the statement.
There are no right or wrong answers. Just give the answer that is most accurate for you.
Remember, your responses are confidential, so please be completely honest. Please give an
answer all items.
Iam usually in a good mood. In the blank space, enter a 1 if you definitely disagree
with the statement; enter a 2 if you mostly disagree; enter a 3 if you neither agree nor
disagree;enter a 4 if you mostly agree; or enter a 5 if you definitely agree with the statement.
21234 5 Definitely Disagree Mostly Disagree neither Agree nor Disagree Mostly Agree
Definitely Agree.
1. Before going out in public, Ialways notice how I look.
2. I am careful to buy clothes that will make me look my best.
3.I would pass most physical-fitnesstests.
4. It is important that I have superior physical strength.
5. My body is sexually appealing.
6. Iam not involved in a regular exercise program.
7.Iam in control of my health.
8. I know a lot about things that affect my physical health.
9. I have deliberately developed a healthy lifestyle.
10. I constantly worry about being or becoming fat.
11. I like my looks justthe way they are.
12. Icheck my appearance in a mirror whenever I can.
13. Before going out, Iusually spend a lot of time getting ready.
14. My physical endurance is good.
15. Participating in sports is unimportant to me.
16. I do not actively do things to keep physically fit.
17. My health is a matter of unexpected ups and downs.
18.Good health is one of the most important things in my life.
19. Idon't do anything that I know might threaten my health.
20. Iam very conscious of even small changes in my weight.
21. Most people would consider me good-looking.
22. It is important that I always look good.
23.I use very few grooming products.
24.I easily learn physical skills.
25. Being physically fit is not a strong priorityin my life.
26. Ido things to increase my physical strength.
27. I am seldom physically ill.
28. Itake my health for granted.
29. I often read books and magazines that pertain to health.
30. I like the way I look without my clothes on.
31.Iam self-conscious if my grooming isn't right.
32.I usually wear whatever is handy without caring how it looks.
33.I do poorly in physical sports or games.
34. Iseldom think about my athletic skills.
35. I work to improve my physical stamina.
36. From day to day,I never know how my body will feel.
37. IfIam sick, I don't pay much attention to my symptoms.
38.I make no special effort toeat a balanced and nutritious diet.
39.I like the way my clothes fit me.
40. I don't care what people think about my appearance.
41.Itake special care with my hair grooming.
42. I dislike my physique.
43.Idon't care to improve my abilities in physical activities.
44. Itry to be physically active.
45. Ioften feel vulnerable to sickness.
67. Weight
68. Height
69. Overall appearance
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