Firefighter non cognitive section

Question 1

I am usually on time to work or school

Answer 1

5 - STRONGLY AGREE

Question 2

If needed, I am capable of coming up with different ideas for solving problems

Answer 2

4 - AGREE

Question 3

I assume that most people will lie to get what they want

Answer 3

1 - STRONGLY DISAGREE

Question 4

Sometimes i am the life of the party

Answer 4

4 - AGREE

Question 5

I rarely lose my composure

Answer 5

5 - STRONGLY AGREE or 4 - AGREE

Question 6

I don’t like to travel

Answer 6

2 - DISAGREE or 1 STRONGLY DISAGREE

Question 7

I am often asked for advice by friends and family

Answer 7

5 - STRONGLY AGREE or 4 - AGREE

Question 8

I mostly dislike doing the same routine everyday

Answer 8

1 - STRONGLY DISAGREE or 2 - DISAGREE

Question 9

I look at all the facts repeatedly before making a decision

Answer 9

2 - DISAGREE

Question 10

I accomplish work on time

Answer 10

5 - STRONGLY AGREE

Question 11

I usually make a decision and then move on

Answer 11

4 - AGREE or 5 - STRONGLY AGREE

Question 12

I get nervous when I approach people that I have not met before

Answer 12

1 - STRONGLY DISAGREE

Question 13

I prefer to just live in the moment rather than plan things out

Answer 13

1 - STRONGLY DISAGREE

Question 14

I seldom take offense to criticism

Answer 14

5 - STRONGLY AGREE or 4 - AGREE

Question 15

I am good at analyzing problems

Answer 15

5 - STRONGLY AGREE or 4 AGREE

Question 16

I am able to get other people to act in a certain way

Answer 16

4 - AGREE

Question 17

I am not good at taking charge in a group

Answer 17

1 - STRONGLY DISAGREE

Question 18

I assume that most people lie or cheat to get ahead

Answer 18

1 - STRONGLY DISAGREE

Question 19

I have leadership abilities

Answer 19

5 - STRONGLY AGREE

Question 20

I prefer to spend my free time with family or friends rather than alone

Answer 20

5 - STRONGLY AGREE

Question 21

From time to time I make careless mistakes

Answer 21

1 - STRONGLY DISAGREE

Question 22

I have trouble changing my behavior to better suit the situation

Answer 22

2 - DISAGREE

Question 23

I think that everyone should be responsible for their own behaviors

Answer 23

5 - STRONGLY AGREE

Question 24

I follow instructions

Answer 24

5 - STRONGLY AGREE

Question 25

I finish what i start

Answer 25

5 - STRONGLY AGREE

Question 26

I sometimes cope poorly with stress

Answer 26

1 - STRONGLY DISAGREE or 2 - DISAGREE

Question 27

I rarely show my anger

Answer 27

5 - STRONGLY AGREE or 4 - AGREE

Question 28

constructive feedback is another word for negative criticism

Answer 28

1 - STRONGLY DISAGREE

Question 29

I don’t like to learn new things

Answer 29

1 - STRONGLY DISAGREE

Question 30

I sometimes worry about things too much

Answer 30

1 - STRONGLY DISAGREE

Question 31

I am able to make decisions quickly

Answer 31

4 - AGREE or 5 - STRONGLY AGREE

Question 32

I usually know how to get things done

Answer 32

4 - AGREE

Question 33

I want to be the very best

Answer 33

5 - STRONGLY AGREE

Question 34

I take the future into account

Answer 34

5 - STRONGLY AGREE

Question 35

I am usually late to work or school

Answer 35

1 - STRONGLY DISAGREE

Question 36

I prefer to be alone

Answer 36

1 - STRONGLY DISAGREE

Question 37

I have trouble relaxing even with family or friends

Answer 37

1 - STRONGLY DISAGREE

Question 38

I usually come up with excuses to avoid meeting new people

Answer 38

1 - STRONGLY DISAGREE

Question 39

I have a large number of friends

Answer 39

4 - AGREE

Question 40

I believe that planning ahead makes things turn out better

Answer 40

5 - STRONGLY AGREE

Question 41

I follow through with my plans

Answer 41

5 - STRONGLY AGREE

Question 42

I usually lose control over my behavior when i’m emotional

Answer 42

1 - STRONGLY DISAGREE

Question 43

I can change someone’s mind easily

Answer 43

4 - AGREE

Question 44

I am able to calm myself down quite quickly when upset

Answer 44

5 - STRONGLY AGREE or 4 - AGREE

Question 45

I keep my emotions under control

Answer 45

5 - STRONGLY AGREE

Question 46

I easily relate to other people

Answer 46

5 - STRONGLY AGREE or 4 - AGREE

Question 47

I mostly hang around doing nothing

Answer 47

1 - STRONGLY DISAGREE

Question 48

I can figure out what is going on right away and then make a decision

Answer 48

5 - STRONGLY AGREE or 4 - AGREE

Question 49

I only have one or two close friends

Answer 49

1 - STRONGLY DISAGREE

Question 50

I usually work hard

Answer 50

5 - STRONGLY AGREE