Psychological Assessment: How Confident Are You? Below are 60 test questions, each with three possible answers: "Yes," "Not sure," or "No."
For Section A: "Yes" = 0 points, "Not sure" = 1 point, "No" = 2 points;
For Section B: "Yes" = 2 points, "Not sure" = 1 point, "No" = 0 points;
Answer as quickly as possible and tally your total score from both Sets A and B.
Set A
(1) You feel embarrassed when standing before a large crowd.
(2) You prefer being alone.
(3) Interacting with strangers feels difficult for you.
(4) When faced with unpleasant situations, you can suppress your emotions without showing it.
(5) You dislike social gatherings.
(6) You don't readily share your thoughts with others.
(7) You like to get to the bottom of issues.
(8) You have strong opinions about everything.
(9) During meeting breaks, you prefer sitting alone rather than chatting with others.
(10) When faced with a difficult problem, you must figure it out.
(11) You are not good at debating with others.
(12) You often feel frustrated by your own incompetence.
(13) You frequently hesitate when faced with choices.
(14) You like to compare yourself to others.
(15) You easily envy others' achievements.
(16) You care deeply about others' opinions of you.
(17) When encountering unusual phenomena, you tend to make rich associations.
(18) You always keep your home spotlessly clean.
(19) You are meticulous in your work.
(20) You are highly attentive to maintaining your reputation for reliability.
(21) You adhere to the motto: "If you undertake something, see it through to completion."
(22) When you obtain a book, you may read it repeatedly.
(23) You generally approach tasks with a plan.
(24) You are not easily distracted by external factors when studying.
(25) Your schoolwork is generally neat and tidy.
(26) Once you form an opinion about someone, you rarely change it.
(27) You dislike physical activities.
(28) You always compare and weigh options before making a purchase.
(29) When faced with unpleasant events, you hold onto anger for a long time.
(30) You often worry about experiencing failure.
Part B
(1) You always feel instantly comfortable with people.
(2) You enjoy expressing yourself.
(3) During meetings, you prefer sitting in a prominent spot to be more easily noticed.
(4) You can always answer questions readily in front of others.
(5) You enjoy spending time with friends frequently.
(6) When shopping, you buy items immediately if you think they're good.
(7) You readily accept others' opinions.
(8) You like to talk at length.
(9) You are decisive when making decisions.
(10) You often feel you understand before others finish speaking.
(11) You don't easily lose heart when facing setbacks.
(12) You readily show your joy when something happy happens.
(13) You pay little attention to other people's affairs.
(14) You enjoy dreaming about the future.
(15) You believe you are no less capable than others.
(16) You pay little attention to your appearance.
(17) Even if you do something you regret, you quickly forget about it.
(18) You often misplace things you put away yourself.
(19) You are always willing to help others when asked.
(20) Your enthusiasm flares up quickly but fades just as fast.
(21) You prioritize speed over quality in your work.
(22) You're not accustomed to reading for extended periods.
(23) Your interests are wide-ranging but change frequently.
(24) During meetings, you enjoy whispering with others.
(25) You often forget promises made to others.
(26) You make friends easily.
(27) You are very interested in televised sports events.
(28) You don't value experience and aren't afraid of trying new things.
(29) When you make a mistake, you readily admit it and correct it.
(30) You readily forgive others. Evaluation
Total score of Parts A and B: 90+ points indicates a typical extroverted personality;
Total score of Parts A and B: 71–90 points indicates a slightly extroverted personality;
Total score of Parts A and B: 51–70 points indicates a mixed extroverted-introverted personality;
A combined score of 31–50 points indicates a slightly introverted personality;
A combined score below 30 points indicates a typical introverted personality.
Explanation
Generally, individuals with strong self-confidence perform better at work. When recruiting or promoting talent, self-confidence should be a key consideration. This self-confidence test provides a basis for such decisions.