Structure of Temperament Questionnaire, Toddlers (STQ-77E-C1)

Age 0-3

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.

StronglyDisagree
RatherDisagree
RatherAgee
StronglyAgree1 – Strongly Disagree
2 - Rather Disagree

3 - Rather Agree4 – Strongly Agree

To what extent do you agree with the following statements?

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The child prefers physically playing than just watching.

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2

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4

The child doesn't ignore old toys and looks for new ways to play with them.

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3

4

The child is unusually fast in everything and likes fast-paced games.

412

3

4

The child tries to speak more than other children.

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4

The child is more of a 'doer' than a 'thinker'.

61

234

The child responds quickly to conversation.

7

1

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4

The child is more impatient than other children.

8

1

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3

4

The child appears secure, calm, smiling even when nobody is talking to them.

91

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3

4

The child doesn't like risky situations and play.

101

2

3

4

The child adapts well when adults change his/her toys/games.

111

2

3

4

The child is quieter and more attached to the parent than other children.

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34

The child can concentrate on playing or on watching something for at least 20 minutes

1312

34

I never have to yell or raise my voice at the child.

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34

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1

234

The child usually enjoys prolonged physical activity and play.
When I am explaining something to the child, they seem less interested than other children, and I haveto repeat myself many times.
I noticed that the child is faster than other children in games requiring physical actions.

171234The child always tries to participate in talks that go on between other children or adults.

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After unpleasant moments, the child returns to a good, calm mood very fast.

19

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4

When speaking, the child tends to vocalize sounds rather quickly.

20

1

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4

The child always becomes upset when seeing an adult who is visibly in distress or crying.

21

1

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4

The child avoids new places and strangers.

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4

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2

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4The child always looks for something new, exciting and often dangerous.
The child adapts very quickly when activities change (such as from feeding to dressing, from dressing
to play, from play to sleep, etc.)
The child usually smiles and reacts to strangers without hesitation, as if they were relatives.

25

12

3

4

The child is easily distracted and forgets his/her play without being guided by adults

26

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3

4

I can always explain the behaviour of the child.

27

12

34

The child likes to lift and carry big items.

28

1234

The child is not stressed as easily as other kids, and calms down rather fast.

29

1234

The child's hands are quick and agile around toys and other objects.

30

1234

When given a choice, the child prefers the company of other children rather than playing alone.

31

1234

The child likes when they are required to do something very fast physically.

32

123

4

The child started talking/vocalizing before the age of 1 and has not had any problems since.

33

1

2

34

The child often over-reacts even in everyday, common situations.

34

1234351234361234When going to an unknown place or when meeting unknown people, the child becomes anxious.
The child is often inadequate in communication (doesn't smile in response to a smile, doesn't maintaineye contact, doesn't get anxious during warnings from adults, etc).
The child can stay well-focused when we read books.

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.

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1

234

The child is usually physically quick in any activity (playing with parts of toys, in moving around, etc.)
The child does not talk or vocalize much even in the presence of familiar people.

44

123

4

The child uses any chance to learn what nearby objects are made of and how they work.

45

1

2

3

4

When the child vocalizes or talks, they do so in a slow manner.

46

123

4

Even a relatively brief wait makes the child upset and non-compliant.

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The child becomes anxious when something changes in the day's schedule or surroundings.
The child constantly asks for activities that may involve risk or noise, such as swinging up high or riding
in a fast-moving stroller.
The child adapts quickly when they are moved from location to another.
When the child sees a sad adult, the child also becomes sad and/or tense, looking at the adult once ina while.

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When family members talk around the child, (s)he stays rather silent and doesn't rush to "contribute".
The child is agreeable and very trusting, even towards strangers.
I don't like it when people force their advice to me on how to handle the child when (s)he misbehaves inpublic.
When something does not go the way the child expected, they immediately "make a scene" (overreact).
The child requires comfort from a familiar person when faced with a new situation.

61

1234

This child seeks out risky activities or goes to prohibited areas more often than other children.

62

1234

The child is very curious about everything and always can amuse him/herself with something.

63
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34

1

2

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The child's mood easily follows the moods of other people once they start interacting.
When given the choice of either a useful device or a new toy, the child usually chooses the device.
The child can be physically active for a long time before they get really tired.

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1234

When being talked to, the child tends to take some time before responding vocally.

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The child is usually cautious and needs encouragement when trying something new in play or food
The child is often quiet and does not vocalize much on their own, even when surrounded by family
members.
When adults show new ways to use familiar toys/ objects, the child adjusts old habits very fast
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 remain still even for 5 minutes.
In unknown settings, the child clings to the parents' hands, becomes tense and refuses to explore theirsurroundings on their own.
When placed in a new environment, the child immediately starts to explore it regardless of the parent'ssupport.
Even when the child is aware of possible punishment for something, (s)he still does it on impulse.

75

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3

4There are moments when I compare my child to others and feel that "I didn't get the best deal".
The child often surprises me by their physical endurance, by how long they can climb, lift objects/toys,etc.
I noticed that the child becomes cranky or tired rather quickly in activities that require focus, such as
looking at pictures in a book or listening to adults.

The child is remarkably focused during tasks such as putting a toy together or watching a cartoon.
I noticed that sometimes the child does not respond to others' emotional cues (e.g. happy/sad face orvoice) appropriately.
Physical activities (e.g. walking, play) cause the child to become tired and even grumpy rather fast.
The child is always attracted to something new: adult food or objects with especially distinct colours,
shape, loud sound, etc.
When the child is active, they usually move faster than other children.

The child asks a lot of questions and/or makes us read books to them.
When someone is upset or hurt, the child will often forget what they are doing and will attune theirmood to that person.
There were days when the child "got on my nerves" so much that I lost my temper.

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