Psychological Assessment: How Strong Is Your Willpower? Below are 26 questions across Sections A and B. Answer based on your actual situation.
Select A if the statement fully applies to you;
Select B if it somewhat applies;
Select C if you're unsure;
Select D if it doesn't really apply;
Select E if it doesn't apply at all.
Paper A
1. You enjoy sports because they enhance your physical fitness and perseverance. [ABCDE]
2. You consistently wake up early and never sleep in. [ABCDE]
3. You adhere to the principle: "If you do something, do it well."[ABCDE]
4. You commit to a task because it's important and necessary, not necessarily out of interest. [ABCDE]
5. When work and leisure conflict, you'll sacrifice leisure even if it's appealing. [ABCDE]
6. Once you resolve to persist with something, you'll stick with it no matter the obstacles. [ABCDE]
7.You can sustain focus on a critically important yet tedious task for extended periods. [ABCDE]
8. Once you decide to act, you proceed immediately without delay. [ABCDE]
9. You dislike blindly following others' opinions and statements, preferring to analyze and discern for yourself. [ABCDE]
10. You prefer making your own decisions in all matters, using others' suggestions only as reference.[ABCDE]
11. You are unafraid of new tasks or taking sole responsibility, viewing them as opportunities for growth. [ABCDE]
12. You never lose your temper without cause when interacting with colleagues, friends, or family. [ABCDE]
13. You consistently strive to be a strong, resilient person.[ABCDE]
B Set
1. You set plans for yourself but often fail to complete them due to personal reasons. [ABCDE]
2. Your daily routine lacks structure, determined entirely by momentary interest or mood, and frequently changes. [ABCDE]
3. You believe nothing should be too exhausting—achieve what you can, and let go of the rest.[ABCDE]
4. Sometimes you vow before bed to tackle an important task the next day, only to lose interest by morning. [ABCDE]
5. You frequently lose track of time engrossed in a captivating novel or an exciting TV show. [ABCDE]
6. When facing difficulties at work, your first instinct is to seek advice from others.[ABCDE]
7. Your interests are wide-ranging and fickle; you often pursue things on a whim. [ABCDE]
8. You prefer tackling easy tasks first, putting off difficult ones whenever possible. When you can't delay, you rush through them carelessly. [ABCDE]
9. You rarely question the opinions of those you perceive as more capable than yourself.[ABCDE]
10. When faced with complex, unpredictable situations, you often struggle to make decisions. [ABCDE]
11. You are naturally timid and avoid trouble; you never dare to do anything unless you are 100% certain. [ABCDE]
12. In arguments, even when you know you are wrong, you sometimes can't resist hurting or insulting the other person.[ABCDE]
13. You believe chance plays a far greater role than personal effort. [ABCDE]
Scoring Guide
For Set A: A=5 points, B=4 points, C=3 points, D=2 points, E=1 point.
For Set B: A=1 point, B=2 points, C=3 points, D=4 points, E=5 points.
Combine scores from Papers A and B for your total score.
Total score 110+: Exceptionally strong willpower;
Total score 91–100: Strong willpower;
Total score 71–90: Average willpower;
Total score 51–70: Weak willpower;
Total score below 51 indicates very weak willpower.
Explanation
Self-discipline is essential for nearly every job, particularly roles like marketing professionals. Their work involves extensive and unpredictable activities, with self-managed schedules. Without self-discipline, achieving results becomes impossible.
Self-discipline is equally crucial when recruiting and selecting talent. This test provides a basis for such decisions.