Structure of Temperament Questionnaire, Early teens (STQ-77E-C3)

Age 8-11

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 behaviour of this child 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 prefers physical games for leisure activities.
The child makes up his own plans, "projects" and even rules in the games but often doesn't complete them.
The child enjoys playing fast-paced games.
The child likes chatting in big gatherings.
Usually, he/she is bored if people around discuss technical, scientific or social issues.
Can be very fast in conversations.
While waiting for another person (not a family member) to finish something, he/she can lose patience anduse abusive gestures.
He/she is often optimistic and light-headed even when is poorly prepared for a test at school.
The child does not like risks.
Can simultaneously do several things.
The child continues to worry about their own mistakes or criticism longer than other children.
The child can stay on reading or another mental task for at least 40 min.
I never have to yell or raise my voice at this child.
The child usually enjoys prolonged physical activities and play regardless of tiredness.
The child doesn't bother us with "why and how" questions, accepting everything as is.
The child works rather fast in physical activities.
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.
I am afraid that this child is too kind, forgiving and agreeable; he/she could be easily manipulated by others.
The child avoids new places and strangers.
The child always "checks out" something unsafe: heights, unknown places or companies of people.
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.
In reading, writing, and even in playing, the child often loses focus after 10 min and completely forgets whathe/she has started.
I can always explain the behaviour of the child.
The child is physically strong for his/her age, can sustain prolonged physical activity.
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 gets silent and bored during the talks about people's feelings and thoughts, avoiding themwhenever he/she can.

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676869The 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 prefers reading and table-based activities rather than physical games outside.
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.
(S)He quickly gets tired in preparation for tests and schoolwork, taking many breaks.
When given the assignment to do physical work, he/she does it at a fast pace, even if there is no timepressure.
The child is not very talkative even when other children or adults initiate a chat.
(S)He is very interested in science and technology (mobile phones and simple use of the Internet doesn'tcount).
When the child talks, he/she prefers a slow manner.
The child is very impatient and upset when he/she has to wait.
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.
The child is sensitive to and responds right away when seeing that strangers need help.
The child focuses rather well in play or schoolwork.
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, unusual food, surprising situations).
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 or for too long, even after making mistakes in public.
I don't like it when people force their advice on how to handle the child when (s)he misbehaves in public.
Impulsivity and impatience of this child were noticed by others when it caused problems.
The child requires comfort from a familiar person when faced with a new situation.
The child likes very speedy rides in cars and 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.
When he/she wants to say or do something, he/she often starts doing it right away, even when it not
appropriate.
The child asks a lot of questions and/or makes us read them books.
The child is easily distracted by helping other people and often forgets about his/her plans.
There were days when I was losing patience and manners with this child.

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