Emotional Aptitude

1. Although I may not agree, I do what is expected of me anyway.
   Most of the time
   Often
   Sometimes
   Rarely
   Almost Never
   

2. Hugging someone outside my family makes me uncomfortable.
   Very true
   Mostly true
   Somewhat true
   Mostly not true
   Not true at all
   

3. I am ashamed to cry.
   Most of the time
   Often
   Sometimes
   Rarely
   Almost Never
   

4. I am embarrassed about my behavior and/or physical appearance.
   Most of the time
   Often
   Sometimes
   Rarely
   Almost Never
   

5. I am mentally fatigued.
   Most of the time
   Often
   Sometimes
   Rarely
   Almost Never
   

6. I am not satisfied regardless of how much I accomplish.
   Most of the time
   Often
   Sometimes
   Rarely
   Almost Never
   

7. I am uncomfortable voicing my feelings to people.
   Most of the time
   Often
   Sometimes
   Rarely
   Almost Never
   

8. I am usually suspicious of people who volunteer to help me.
   Very true
   Mostly true
   Somewhat true
   Mostly not true
   Not true at all
   

9. I compliment people when they earn it.
   Most of the time
   Often
   Sometimes
   Rarely
   Almost Never
   

10. I do my best regardless of who knows about it.
    Most of the time
    Often
    Sometimes
    Rarely
    Almost Never
    

11. I do not feel comfortable with emotional people.
    Very true
    Mostly true
    Somewhat true
    Mostly not true
    Not true at all
    

12. I don't feel comfortable displaying affection.
    Most of the time
    Often
    Sometimes
    Rarely
    Almost Never
    

13. I enjoy socializing with my friend(s).
    Most of the time
    Often
    Sometimes
    Rarely
    Almost Never
    

14. I feel down and don't know why.
    Very true
    Mostly true
    Somewhat true
    Mostly not true
    Not true at all
    

15. I feel guilty about what I don't accomplish, even when doing my best.
    Most of the time
    Often
    Sometimes
    Rarely
    Almost Never
    

16. I finish what I start.
    Most of the time
    Often
    Sometimes
    Rarely
    Almost Never
    

17. I fret over things that other people don't.
    Most of the time
    Often
    Sometimes
    Rarely
    Almost Never
    

18. I get very flustered when dealing with angry people.
    Most of the time
    Often
    Sometimes
    Rarely
    Almost Never
    

19. I go through phases where I feel empowered and proficient.
    Regularly
    Often
    Sometimes
    Rarely
    Almost never
    

20. I have a difficult time reading people's emotions/vibes.
    Most of the time
    Often
    Sometimes
    Rarely
    Almost Never
    

21. I have a need to do something worthy and honorable.
    Very true
    Mostly true
    Somewhat true
    Mostly not true
    Not true at all
    

22. I have been told that I blow things out of proportion.
    Regularly
    Often
    Sometimes
    Rarely
    Almost never
    

23. I insult and put myself down when I make mistakes.
    Most of the time
    Often
    Sometimes
    Rarely
    Almost Never
    

24. I like myself despite my faults.
    Strongly agree
    Agree
    Partially agree/disagree
    Disagree
    Strongly disagree
    

25. I need someone to motivate me in order to get started on something.
    Most of the time
    Often
    Sometimes
    Rarely
    Almost Never
    

26. I need to be praised in order to know I have done a good job.
    Very true
    Mostly true
    Somewhat true
    Mostly not true
    Not true at all
    

27. I promptly think about ways to solve people's problems when I hear about them.
    Most of the time
    Often
    Sometimes
    Rarely
    Almost Never
    

28. I purchase things that I can't really afford.
    Regularly
    Often
    Sometimes
    Rarely
    Almost never
    

29. I say things that I later lament.
    Regularly
    Often
    Sometimes
    Rarely
    Almost never
    

30. I tend to dwell on my problems.
    Most of the time
    Often
    Sometimes
    Rarely
    Almost Never
    

31. I tend to ruminate and angst over past mistakes.
    Very true
    Mostly true
    Somewhat true
    Mostly not true
    Not true at all
    

32. I usually know exactly what is bothering me when I am upset.
    Most of the time
    Often
    Sometimes
    Rarely
    Almost Never
    

33. My life isn't going anywhere.
    Very true
    Mostly true
    Somewhat true
    Mostly not true
    Not true at all
    

34. Regardless of what I do, there are people who always make me feel bad about myself.
    Strongly agree
    Agree
    Partially agree/disagree
    Disagree
    Strongly disagree
    

35. Something usually seems to impede the realization of my goals.
    Regularly
    Often
    Sometimes
    Rarely
    Almost never
    

36. Until you get to know someone well, it is better to remain emotionally distant.
    Strongly agree
    Agree
    Partially agree/disagree
    Disagree
    Strongly disagree
    

37. We all have faults, but I have a lot more than the average person.
    Very true
    Mostly true
    Somewhat true
    Not exactly
    False
    

38. When I am in a bad mood, I don't know who or what is bothering me.
    Most of the time
    Often
    Sometimes
    Rarely
    Almost Never
    

39. When I see something that I like/want, I just have to get it.
    Very true
    Mostly true
    Somewhat true
    Mostly not true
    Not true at all