HEXACO Self Reported Personality Measure – Christopher Donahue

Question 1: I would be quite bored by a visit to an art gallery.

Question 2: I clean my office or home quite frequently.

Question 3: I rarely hold a grudge even against people who have badly wronged me.

Question 4: I feel reasonably satisfied with myself overall.

Question 5: I would feel afraid if I had to travel in bad weather conditions.

Question 6: If I want something from a person I dislike I will act very nicely toward that person in order to get it.

Question 7: I'm interested in learning about the history and politics of other countries.

Question 8: When working I often set ambitious goals for myself.

Question 9: People sometimes tell me that I am too critical of others.

Question 10: I rarely express my opinions in group meetings.

Question 11: I sometimes can't help worrying about little things.

Question 12: If I knew that I could never get caught I would be willing to steal a million dollars.

Question 13: I would like a job that requires following a routine rather than being creative.

Question 14: I often check my work over repeatedly to find any mistakes.

Question 15: People sometimes tell me that I'm too stubborn.

Question 16: I avoid making 'small talk' with people.

Question 17: When I suffer from a painful experience I need someone to make me feel comfortable.

Question 18: Having a lot of money is not especially important to me.

Question 19: I think that paying attention to radical ideas is a waste of time.

Question 20: I make decisions based on the feeling of the moment rather than on careful thought.

Question 21: People think of me as someone who has a quick temper.

Question 22: I am energetic nearly all the time.

Question 23: I feel like crying when I see other people crying.

Question 24: I am an ordinary person who is no better than others.

Question 25: I wouldn't spend my time reading a book of poetry.

Question 26: I plan ahead and organize things to avoid scrambling at the last minute.

Question 27: My attitude toward people who have treated me badly is 'forgive and forget'.

Question 28: I think that most people like some aspects of my personality.

Question 29: I don't mind doing jobs that involve dangerous work.

Question 30: I wouldn't use flattery to get a raise or promotion at work even if I thought it would succeed.

Question 31: I enjoy looking at maps of different places.

Question 32: I often push myself very hard when trying to achieve a goal.

Question 33: I generally accept people's faults without complaining about them.

Question 34: In social situations I'm usually the one who makes the first move.

Question 35: I worry a lot less than most people do.

Question 36: I would be tempted to buy stolen property if I were financially tight.

Question 37: I would enjoy creating a work of art such as a novel, a song, or a painting.

Question 38: When working on something I don't pay much attention to small details.

Question 39: I am usually quite flexible in my opinions when people disagree with me.

Question 40: I enjoy having lots of people around to talk with.

Question 41: I can handle difficult situations without needing emotional support from anyone else.

Question 42: I would like to live in a very expensive high-class neighborhood.

Question 43: I like people who have unconventional views.

Question 44: I make a lot of mistakes because I don't think before I act.

Question 45: I rarely feel anger even when people treat me quite badly.

Question 46: On most days I feel cheerful and optimistic.

Question 47: When someone I know well is unhappy I can almost feel that person's pain myself.

Question 48: I wouldn't want people to treat me as though I were superior to them.

Question 49: If I had the opportunity I would like to attend a classical music concert.

Question 50: People often joke with me about the messiness of my room or desk.

Question 51: If someone has cheated me once I will always feel suspicious of that person.

Question 52: I feel that I am an unpopular person.

Question 53: When it comes to physical danger I am very fearful.

Question 54: If I want something from someone I will laugh at that person's worst jokes.

Question 55: I would be very bored by a book about the history of science and technology.

Question 56: Often when I set a goal I end up quitting without having reached it.

Question 57: I tend to be lenient in judging other people.

Question 58: When I'm in a group of people I'm often the one who speaks on behalf of the group.

Question 59: I rarely if ever have trouble sleeping due to stress or anxiety.

Question 60: I would never accept a bribe even if it were very large.

Question 61: People have often told me that I have a good imagination.

Question 62: I always try to be accurate in my work even at the expense of time.

Question 63: When people tell me that I'm wrong, my first reaction is to argue with them.

Question 64: I prefer jobs that involve active social interaction to those that involve working alone.

Question 65: Whenever I feel worried about something, I want to share my concern with another person.

Question 66: I would like to be seen driving around in a very expensive car.

Question 67: I think of myself as a somewhat eccentric person.

Question 68: I don't allow my impulses to govern my behavior.

Question 69: Most people tend to get angry more quickly than I do.

Question 70: People often tell me that I should try to cheer up.

Question 71: I feel strong emotions when someone close to me is going away for a long time.

Question 72: I think that I am entitled to more respect than the average person is.

Question 73: Sometimes I like to just watch the wind as it blows through the trees.

Question 74: When working I sometimes have difficulties due to being disorganized.

Question 75: I find it hard to fully forgive someone who has done something mean to me.

Question 76: I sometimes feel that I am a worthless person.

Question 77: Even in an emergency I wouldn't feel like panicking.

Question 78: I wouldn't pretend to like someone just to get that person to do favors for me.

Question 79: I've never really enjoyed looking through an encyclopedia.

Question 80: I do only the minimum amount of work needed to get by.

Question 81: Even when people make a lot of mistakes I rarely say anything negative.

Question 82: I tend to feel quite self-conscious when speaking in front of a group of people.

Question 83: I get very anxious when waiting to hear about an important decision.

Question 84: I'd be tempted to use counterfeit money if I were sure I could get away with it.

Question 85: I don't think of myself as the artistic or creative type.

Question 86: People often call me a perfectionist.

Question 87: I find it hard to compromise with people when I really think I'm right.

Question 88: The first thing that I always do in a new place is to make friends.

Question 89: I rarely discuss my problems with other people.

Question 90: I would get a lot of pleasure from owning expensive luxury goods.

Question 91: I find it boring to discuss philosophy.

Question 92: I prefer to do whatever comes to mind rather than stick to a plan.

Question 93: I find it hard to keep my temper when people insult me.

Question 94: Most people are more upbeat and dynamic than I generally am.

Question 95: I remain unemotional even in situations where most people get very sentimental.

Question 96: I want people to know that I am an important person of high status.

Question 97: I have sympathy for people who are less fortunate than I am.

Question 98: I try to give generously to those in need.

Question 99: It wouldn't bother me to harm someone I didn't like.

Question 100: People see me as a hard-hearted person.