Structure of Temperament Questionnaire, Early Childhood (STQ-77E-C2) Age 4-7
Name __________________________________ Sex: M/F Nationality _______________ Date of birth ____________
Date of testing _____________ The main profession(s) of father___________________ mother___________________
Parents’ age at your birth: father ____ mother ___ Age difference with siblings: sis: __________ bro: _________
You are offered 77 statements. Try to imagine the most typical situations and rate each statement using the following
1 to 4 scale. Remember: there are no "wrong" or "right" answers.

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To what extent do you agree with the following statements in regards to this child?
The child can be involved in physical play, running, bicycling for a prolonged time, without complaining oftiredness
When left to play with toys, the child can amuse him/herself without instruction or prompting by adults.
The child enjoys playing fast-paced games.
The child talks more than other children.
This child is more of a 'doer' than a 'thinker'.
The child responds quickly to the conversation.
The child is more impatient than other children.
The child appears secure, calm, smiling even when nobody is talking to them.
The child doesn't like risky situations and play.
When adults show new ways to use familiar toys or objects, the child adjusts old habits very fast.
The child continues to worry about their own mistakes or criticism longer than other children.
The child can stay mentally focused on looking at books or listening to reading for at least 30 min.
I never have to yell or raise my voice at this child.
The child usually enjoys prolonged physical activities and play.
The child doesn't bother us with "why and how" questions, accepting everything as is.
I noticed that the child is pretty fast in games requiring fast physical actions.
The child always tries to participate in talks that go on between other children or adults.
The child is so over-confident that often acts as if he/she is the smartest person on the Earth.
When speaking, the child tends to talk reasonably fast, if (s)he knows the words.
The child always becomes upset when seeing an adult who is visibly in distress or crying.
The child avoids new places and strangers.
The child always "checks out" something unsafe: heights, deep water puddles, unknown places.
The child adapts well to shifts between activities, such as reading, playing, eating, doing home chores orgoing to bed.
The child is very trusting and friendly, even towards strangers.
The child is easily distracted and often doesn't complete his/her tasks, even while playing.
I can always explain the behaviour of the child.
The child is physically strong, for her/his age.
A child often stays in a good mood, even while inactive and not playing.
The child's hands are quick and agile around toys and other objects.
When given a choice, the child prefers the company of other children rather than playing alone.
The child likes challenges when he/she should act (physically) very fast.
The child talks fast and fluently when in a "talking mood".
His/her impulsivity, over-reactions and misbehaviour once was a cause of bad outcomes.
When going to an unknown place or when meeting unknown people, the child becomes anxious.
The child is more interested in toys and mechanical devices than in "role plays" (playing a "doctor",

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The child likes quiet activities requiring attention to details (placement of items, mosaic, Lego, colouring, etc)
The child is upset when their current activity is suddenly interrupted, and they must switch to anotheractivity.
The child can play with toys for a long time on his or her own.
There are moments when I compare my child to others and feel that "I didn't get the best deal".
The child can be physically active for a long time before they get really tired.
In activities that require focusing, such as reading or colouring, the child can't continue for more than 10minutes.
The child is usually physically quick both, in games and serious activities, as long as they know what to do.
The child does not talk much, even in the presence of familiar people.
The child uses any chance to learn what nearby objects are made of and how they work.
When the child talks, he/she does so in a slow manner.
The child is very impatient and upset when he/she has to wait for at least 10 min.
The child becomes anxious when something changes in the day's schedule or surroundings.
The child is often can't stay still, taking/doing prohibited things and complaining of being bored.
The child often makes up his own ideas or objects even when it's easier just to follow the existing plan.
After seeing a crying adult, the child continues asking questions about this person for some time
The child focuses rather well in play or serious activities.
The child "takes it easy" when people talk about their feelings/plans or ask about his/her feelings/plans.
Physical tasks or play cause the child to become very tired and even grumpy.
The child seeks out new sensations such as fast rides, new games or loud toys.
When the child is active, they usually move faster than other children.
When family members talk around the child, (s)he stays rather silent and doesn't rush to "contribute".
The child is not stressed easily and calms down fast after unpleasant events
I don't like it when people force their advice on how to handle the child when (s)he misbehaves in public.
When something does not go the way the child expected, they immediately "make a scene" (over-react).
The child requires comfort from a familiar person when faced with a new situation.
The child likes very speedy rides in cars and intense roller coasters.
The child likes to "dig into" causes of stories and events, to ask "why" questions even when should stay
quiet (e.g. In listening to reading, watching TV).
His/her mood often depends on the mood of people around.
The child is more interested in what adults are doing rather than in playing with children or his/her toys.
The child often surprises me by their physical endurance (by how long they can play physical games, run, etc.)
When being talked to, the child tends to take some time before responding.
The child is usually cautious and needs encouragement when trying something new in play or food.
The child doesn't like to talk until (s)he is asked, even when surrounded by familiar children and adults.
In mastering something, the child has the patience to try again differently, when something doesn't work.
I do not believe the child can understand fast-paced speech.
When we have to sit and wait, and nothing is happening, the child can't tolerate it well.
In unknown settings, the child clings to the parents' hands, becomes tense and refuses to explore theirsurroundings on their own.
Even when adults warn him/her, the child often continues with risky explorations
Even when the child is aware that something is prohibited and punishable, they still do it.
The child asks a lot of questions and/or makes us read them books.
When someone in a good mood has approached the child, the child will often forget his/her upset.
There were days when I was losing patience and manners with this child.

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