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Seniorities Questionnaire
Seniorities Questionnaire
RESEARCH STUDY—SENIORITIES
A tendency for seniors to decrease commitment towards their academic objectives
HYPOTHESIS:
1. Peer influence can lead someone to falter from his or her desired goal.
2. People with Type B personalities are more likely to develop seniorities than people with Type A.
3. The more stressful you are during your senior year, the more likely you are to develop seniorities.
4. On a scale of 1-5, how would you rank the schoolwork on your list of priorities?
_______
8. Do you think these achievements are enough to get you what you want in your life?
a. Yes
b. No
1. I feel I am…
a. Much more competitive than others
b. A bit more competitive than others
c. About as competitive as others
d. A bit less competitive than others
e. Much less competitive than others
2. When you’ve achieved an important goal, e.g. graduation. What is your reaction?
a. I often think it a measly step toward my ultimate goal—it would be pathetic to make a
big deal out of it
b. I enjoy the feeling of satisfaction for a while—before I work on achieving another goal
c. I reap the fruits of my labor for as long as I can
3. When conversing with someone who has a less extensive vocabulary (i.e. lower education level)…
a. I feel superior and get confidence boost out of it
b. I brush them off—I have no patience for ‘slow’ people
c. I pretend that I don’t notice
d. I try to adjust my speech to put the other person at ease and to facilitate understanding
5. I take part in recreational activities (i.e. leisurely walks, working out, reading for pleasure, playing
games, etc)
a. Less than once a week
8. You witness what you think is a sweet exchange of affection between tow people. What is your most
likely reaction?
a. I get irritated by the public display of affection
b. I don’t even notice
c. I am indifferent
d. I smile
e. I try to resist the temptation to go in for a group hug
9. In heavy traffic on the way to an airport, your cab driver keeps taking bad “shortcuts” and then turns
and says “Nice day isn’t it?” How do you feel?
a. I am furious
b. I am very angry
c. I feel a little angry
d. I feel annoyed
e. I feel slightly annoyed
f. I don’t feel angry at all