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Section 1
1.

Thinking about when you were a child and you were given an assignment in school, when did you usually do theassignment? (X ONE Box)
1  Got it done right away
4  Tended to get it done toward the end
2  Tended to get it done early, before the due date5  Got it done at the last minute3  Worked on it daily up until the due date2.

Thinking about when you were a child and you were given an assignment in school, when did you plan to do yourassignment? (X ONE Box)
1  I planned to get it done right away
4  I planned to get it done rather toward the end
2  I planned to get it done rather early, before the due date5  I planned to get it done at the last minute3  I planned to work on it daily up until the due date6  I didn’t make any plans

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Do the following statements hold true for you? If “it is particularly true for you”, you would choose “1”, and if “itdoesn't hold true at all for you”, you would choose “5”. Of course, you may choose any number in between.
(X ONE Box For EACH)
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I was a child who often got hurt............................................................... 1 Once I enjoy a high standard of living, it is painful to lower it.................. 1 
I want to save joys for afterward.............................................................. 1 
If I have a work that must be done today, I always get it done today ..... 1 
If I have a work which can be extended until tomorrow,
I will do it tomorrow .............................................................................. 1 Even if I make plans, I end up procrastinating ........................................ 1 When I have something I want, I can’t bear not buying it........................ 1 
I always make future plans before making an action .............................. 1 
I will never be robbed .............................................................................. 1 I have plans for large expenses or big purchases in the future .............. 1 I don’t sit in a priority seat because I want to offer it to others ................ 1 I don’t feel uncomfortable borrowing money ........................................... 1 When result is uncertain, I usually expect for better result...................... 1 I think I am good-looking ......................................................................... 1 I am too busy to think of the future ......................................................... 1 I have my hands full with the present life, and am scarcely able
to save money...................................................................................... 1 
No matter how angry I get, I don’t shout at others .................................. 1 My other family members and relatives are the ones that think
about the future .................................................................................... 1 
Behaving similarly to people around me makes me feel comfortable ..... 1 
I never cut into a line of people ............................................................... 1 I have anxieties about my health............................................................. 1 I am deeply religious................................................................................ 1 When I am faced with a problem, I usually act before I think .................. 1 
I always keep my promise ....................................................................... 1 I’ve been feeling stressed lately .............................................................. 1 I’ve been feeling depressed lately ........................................................... 1 I haven’t been sleeping well lately........................................................... 1 I’ve been feeling lonely lately .................................................................. 1 

I always choose my words carefully before I speak ................................ 1 I know a lot about politics ........................................................................ 1 I am popular with members of the opposite sex...................................... 1 I have a good memory............................................................................. 1 

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4.

Let’s assume you have two options to receive some money.
You may choose Option “A”, to receive $100 in two days; or Option “B”, to receive a different amount in ninedays. Compare the amounts and timing in Option “A” with Option “B” and indicate which amount you would
prefer to receive for all 8 choices.
IncludesOption “A”
Option “B”
Which ONE do you prefer?
An Annual(X ONE Box For EACH Row)
Receiving
Receiving
Interest
In 2 Days
In 9 Days
Rate Of:orÆ
Option “A”
Option “B”$100.00$99.81-10% .................................... 1 
2 $100.00$100.00
0%.................................... 1 
2 $100.00$100.19
10% .................................... 1 
2 $100.00$100.38
20% .................................... 1 
2 $100.00$100.96
50% .................................... 1 
2 $100.00$101.91
100% .................................... 1 
2 $100.00$103.83
200% .................................... 1 
2 $100.00$105.74
300% .................................... 1 
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If you chose Option "A" for all the answers in Question 4, please answer this question.
What is the lowest amount you would want to receive in 9 days if you would choose Option "B"?
If the amount for Option "B" is more than ____________ dollars, I would choose Option "B".
(Write In Amount)

4-2.

If you chose Option "B" for all the answers in Question 4, please answer this question.
What is the most you would receive in 9 days if you would choose Option "A"?
If the amount for Option "B" is less than ____________ dollars, I would choose Option "A".
(Write In Amount)

5. Now let’s assume that you have the option to receive $100 in ninety days or receive a different amount in
ninety-seven days. Compare the amounts and timing in Option “A” with Option “B” and indicate which amount
you would prefer to receive for all 8 choices.
Option “A”
ReceivingIn 90 Days
$100.00$100.00$100.00$100.00$100.00$100.00$100.00$100.00
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orReceivingIn 97 Days
$99.81$100.00$100.19$100.38$100.96$101.91$103.83$105.74

IncludesWhich ONE do you prefer?
An Annual(X ONE Box For EACH Row)
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Rate Of:Æ
Option “A”
Option “B”-10% .................................... 1 
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If you chose Option "A" for all the answers in Question 5, please answer this question.
What is the lowest amount you would want to receive in 97 days if you would choose Option "B"?
If the amount for Option "B" is more than ____________ dollars, I would choose Option "B".
(Write In Amount)

5-2.

If you chose Option "B" for all the answers in Question 5, please answer this question.
What is the most you would receive in 97 days if you would choose Option "A"?
If the amount for Option "B" is less than ____________ dollars, I would choose Option "A".
(Write In Amount)6.

Now let’s assume that you have the option to receive $100 in one month or receive a different amount in thirteenmonths. Compare the amounts and timing in Option “A” with Option “B” and indicate which amount you would
prefer to receive for all 8 choices.
Option “A”
Option “B”
IncludesWhich ONE do you prefer?
An Annual(X ONE Box For EACH Row)
Receiving
Receiving
Interest
In 1 MonthIn 13 MonthsorRate Of:Æ
Option “A”
Option “B”$100$95-5% ....................................... 1 
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If you chose Option "A" for all the answers in Question 6, please answer this question.
What is the lowest amount you would want to receive in 13 months if you would choose Option "B"?
If the amount for Option "B" is more than ____________ dollars, I would choose Option "B".
(Write In Amount)

6-2.

If you chose Option "B" for all the answers in Question 6, please answer this question.
What is the most you would receive in 13 months if you would choose Option "A"?
If the amount for Option "B" is less than ____________ dollars, I would choose Option "A".
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7.

Now let’s assume that you have the option to receive $10,000 in one month or receive a different amount inthirteen months. Compare the amounts and timing in Option “A” with Option “B” and indicate which amount
you would prefer to receive for all 8 choices.
Option “A”
Option “B”
Which ONE do you prefer?
Includes(X ONE Box For EACH Row)
An Annual
Receiving
Receiving
Interest
In 13 Months
In 1 Month
Rate Of:Æ
Option “A”
Option “B”
or$10,000$9,500-5% ....................................... 1 
2 $10,000$10,000
0% ....................................... 1 
2 $10,000$10,010
0.1% ....................................... 1 
2 $10,000$10,050
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2 $10,000$10,100
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2 $10,000$10,200
2% ....................................... 1 
2 $10,000$10,600
6% ....................................... 1 
2 $10,000$11,000
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If you chose Option "A" for all the answers in Question 7, please answer this question.
What is the lowest amount you would want to receive in 13 months if you would choose Option "B"?
If the amount for Option "B" is more than ____________ dollars, I would choose Option "B".
(Write In Amount)

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If you chose Option "B" for all the answers in Question 7, please answer this question.
What is the most you would receive in 13 months if you would choose Option "A"?
If the amount for Option "B" is less than ____________ dollars, I would choose Option "A".
(Write In Amount)8.

Now let’s assume that you have the option to pay $10,000 in one month or pay a different amount in thirteenmonths. Compare the amounts and timing in Option “A” with Option “B” and indicate which amount you would
prefer to pay for all 8 choices.
Option “A”
Option “B”
Which ONE do you prefer?
Includes(X ONE Box For EACH Row)
An Annual
PayingPayingInterest
In 13 Months
In 1 Month
Rate Of:Æ
Option “A”
Option “B”
or$10,000$9,500-5% ....................................... 1 
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If you chose Option "A" for all the answers in Question 8, please answer this question.
What is the most you would want to pay in 13 months if you would choose Option "B"?
If the amount for Option "B" is less than ____________ dollars, I would choose Option "B".
(Write In Amount)

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If you chose Option "B" for all the answers in Question 8, please answer this question.
What is the lowest amount you would pay in 13 months if you would choose Option "A"?
If the amount for Option "B" is more than ____________ dollars, I would choose Option "A".
(Write In Amount)9.

Do you agree with the following ideas? If "you totally agree to it", you would choose "1", and if "you totallydisagree to it", you would choose "5". Of course, you may choose any number in between. (X ONE Box For EACH)
You Totally
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It is disgraceful to think of money ............................................................ 1 
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Since the future is uncertain, it is a waste to think about it ..................... 1 
Laws must be followed even if they are bad laws ................................... 1 
It is okay to do something really bad if one would never get caught....... 1 People shouldn’t gamble ......................................................................... 1 

Saving money is the objective of life ....................................................... 1 
Spirits and Ghosts exist........................................................................... 1 What is written in science text books is true............................................ 1 
Heaven exists .......................................................................................... 1 

It is possible to move an object by using psychokinesis ......................... 1 Life after death exists .............................................................................. 1 God or Gods exist.................................................................................... 1 I believe in fortunetelling.......................................................................... 1 
A person’s blood type indicates their character ..................................... 1 God knows about all the wrong we've done............................................ 1 
Human beings evolved from other living things ...................................... 1 
You should place a greater value on
thinking with your head than with your heart ................................. 1 
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10.

Please try to recall history and geography (social studies) tests that you took when you were in high school (orjunior high school if you did not attend high school). To prepare for the tests, which of the following methods did
you use to memorize the information for the test? X ALL the boxes that are true for you. If you choose more than
one answer, please rank your choices from the most frequently used method to the least frequently used method.
(Write In Number
if you have more than one(X ALL)answer in the left column)
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I tried to memorize by summarizing the contents and understanding them.....
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words like a pun................................................................................................
As I read, I tried to memorize by its sounds. ....................................................

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For each page, I tried to memorize as a whole image .....................................

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Considering the following two ways of receiving your monthly income, which is preferable to you? Assume thatthe job assignment is the same under these situations. If you are a dependent (e.g., student, housewife, etc.),
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Which of the following lines do you think is easier to memorize? Is it a line with numbers and letters or is it a linewith symbols? (X ONE Box)
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A job that has a 50% chance of the monthly
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Of the following two jobs, which would you
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A job that has a 50% chance of the monthly
income doubling, but also a 50% chance ofthe monthly income decreasing by 10%
A job with which your monthly income isguaranteed to increase by 5%

Considering the following two ways of receiving your monthly income, which is preferable to you? Assume thatthe job assignment is the same under these situations. If you are a dependent (e.g., student, housewife, etc.),
answer this question taking your living expense as your monthly income. (X ONE Box)
1 Your monthly income has a 50% chancemonthly income is guaranteed toor 2  Yourof increasing by 60%, but also has a 50%
increase by 5% Æ (Answer Qu. 13b)
chance of decreasing by 10% Æ (Answer
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Of the following two jobs, which would you
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Suppose that you had saved an amount that is double that of your annual household income, and that you
would spend the full amount within two years. You have no other income. Look at each of the annual interest
rates listed below and indicate in which year would you spend more money. Please answer taking into accountthat the balance of the first year can generate interest. (X ONE Box For EACH Interest Rate)
Interest Rate:
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Suppose that your housing and the necessities of life will be provided by the government for the next ten years.
If there is a limit on the provisions, which pattern would you choose? (X ONE Box)
1  Start from higher living standard, then lower it gradually.
2  Same living standard every year.
3  Start from lower living standard, then raise it gradually.

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Let’s assume there is a lottery with a 50% chance of winning $20 and a 50% chance of winning nothing. If thelottery ticket is sold for $2.00, would you purchase a ticket? (X ONE Box)
1  I would purchase a ticket Æ (Continue)
2  I wouldn’t purchase a ticket Æ (Skip To Qu. 16b)
What is the most you would pay to purchase the lottery ticket mentioned in Qu.16? (X ONE Box)
1  Purchase if the price is less than $3.00
2  Purchase if the price is less than $4.00
3  Purchase if the price is less than $6.00
Æ (Skip To Qu. 17)
4  Purchase if the price is less than $10.00
5  Purchase if the price is less than $20.00
6  Purchase even if the price is more than $20.00
If the price of the lottery ticket was lowered, would you purchase it if … (X ONE Box)
1  The price is less than $1.90
4  The price is less than fifty cents
2  The price is less than $1.50
5  The price is less than one cent
3  The price is less than $1.00
6  Wouldn't purchase even if the price is one cent5
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Let’s assume there is a lottery with a 1% chance of winning $1,000 and a 99% chance of winning nothing. If thelottery ticket is sold for $2.00, would you purchase a ticket? (X ONE Box)
1  I would purchase a ticket Æ (Continue)
2  I wouldn’t purchase a ticket Æ (Skip To Qu. 17b)
What is the most you would pay to purchase the lottery ticket mentioned in Qu.17? (X ONE Box)
1  Purchase if the price is less than $3.00
2  Purchase if the price is less than $4.00
3  Purchase if the price is less than $6.00
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4  Purchase if the price is less than $10.00
5  Purchase if the price is less than $20.00
6  Purchase even if the price is more than $20.00
If the price of the lottery ticket was lowered, would you purchase it if … (X ONE Box)
1  The price is less than $1.90
4  The price is less than fifty cents
2  The price is less than $1.50
5  The price is less than one cent
3  The price is less than $1.00
6  Wouldn't purchase even if the price is one centLet’s assume there is a lottery with a 50% chance of winning $20 and 50% chance of winning nothing. Assumingthat you are given this lottery ticket, and there is someone willing to buy this ticket from you for $2.00, would you
sell it? (X ONE Box)
1  I would sell the ticket Æ (Continue)
2  I wouldn't sell the ticket Æ (Skip To Qu. 18b)
What is the lowest amount you would ask for this lottery ticket mentioned in Qu.18? (X ONE Box)
1  Sell if the price is more than $1.90
2  Sell if the price is more than $1.50
3  Sell if the price is more than $1.00
Æ (Skip To Qu. 19)
4  Sell if the price is more than fifty cents
5  Sell if the price is more than one cent
6  Sell even if the price is one cent

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What is the lowest amount you would ask for this lottery ticket mentioned in Qu.18? (X ONE Box)
1  Sell if the price is more than $3.00
4  Sell if the price is more than $10.00
2  Sell if the price is more than $4.00
5  Sell if the price is more than $20.00
3  Sell if the price is more than $6.00
6  Wouldn’t sell even if the price is more than $20.00

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Assume that you know there is a 50% chance having a loss of $20. You can pay $2 for insurance to cover incase of a loss. Would you take out this insurance? (X ONE Box)
1  I would take out the insurance Æ (Continue)
2  I wouldn't take out the insurance Æ (Skip To Qu. 19b)
What is the highest you would pay to take out this insurance mentioned in Qu. 19? Would you ... (X ONE Box)
1  Pay if the insurance costs less than $3.00
2  Pay if the insurance costs less than $4.00
3  Pay if the insurance costs less than $6.00
Æ (Skip To Qu. 20)
4  Pay if the insurance costs less than $10.00
5  Pay if the insurance costs less than $20.00
6  Take it out even if the price is more than $20.00

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What if the price of the insurance mentioned in Qu. 19 is lowered from $2? What is the most you would pay totake it out ... (X ONE Box)
1  Pay if the insurance is less than $1.90
4  Pay if the insurance is less than $0.50
2  Pay if the insurance is less than $1.50
5  Pay if the insurance costs one cent3  Pay if the insurance is less than $1.00
6  Wouldn’t pay even if the insurance cost less than
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Assume that you know a lottery which there is a 50% chance of winning $20 and 50% chance of losing $10. You
can choose whether to take this lottery ticket or not. In this case, would you take this lottery ticket? (X ONE Box)
1  I would take the lottery ticket Æ (Continue) 2  I wouldn't take the lottery ticket Æ (Skip To Qu. 20b)
What is the greatest amount of loss you would take this lottery ticket mentioned in Qu. 20? (X ONE Box)
1  Take if the loss is less than $12.00
2  Take if the loss is less than $14.00
3  Take if the loss is less than $16.00
4  Take if the loss is less than $18.00
Æ (Skip To Qu. 21)
5  Take if the loss is less than $20.00
6  Take even if the loss is more than $20.00

20a.

20b.

What if the loss in the lottery mentioned in Qu.20 is lowered from $10? What is the smallest loss you would takethis lottery ticket? (X ONE Box)
1  Take if the loss is less than $8.00
4  Take if the loss is less than $2.00
2  Take if the loss is less than $6.00
5  Take if the loss is one cent
3  Take if the loss is less than $4.00
6  Wouldn't take even if the loss is one cent21.

Overall, to what degree are you currently feeling happiness? Using a scale from 0-10 where “10” is “very happy”
and “0” is “very unhappy”, how do you rate your current level of happiness? (X ONE Box)
Very Unhappy
Very Happy
10

22.

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4

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3

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2

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1

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0

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Compared to 2-3 years ago, do you think that you are happier now than you were? (X ONE Box)
1  Happier than 2-3 years ago
3  Unhappier than 2-3 years ago
2  Almost the same as 2-3 years ago
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23.

What kind of life do you think is a happy life? X ALL the boxes that hold true for you. If you choose more than one
answer, please rank your choices in order of importance. For example, the most important would be number 1,
the second most important would be number 2, etc.
Ranking(Write In Number
if you have more than one(X ALL)answer in the left column)
1
A life that I feel at ease and comfortable ..........................................................
____________________________
2
A life that I achieve something that I should be doing......................................
____________________________
3
A life that is beneficial to people and society....................................................
____________________________

24.

To be happy with your life, which of the following do you think is necessary? First choose the top four that are
most important to you, then rank them in order of importance. For example, the most important would be number
1, the second most important would be number 2, etc.
Ranking(Write In Number for yourX FOUR
FOUR marked choicesin the left column)
Boxes
1Your friends ......................................................................................................
____________________________
2
Wealth of at least the average person..............................................................
____________________________
3
Admiration and respect of others .....................................................................
____________________________
4
Your spouse/partner .........................................................................................
____________________________
5
Contribution to the society through something such as your work...................
____________________________
6
Decent housing.................................................................................................
____________________________
7
Fulfilling your own goal .....................................................................................
____________________________
8
Belief in religion ................................................................................................
____________________________
9
Your child/children ............................................................................................
____________________________

25.

When you usually go out, how high does the probability of rain have to be before you take an umbrella? (Write In)
More than: _________ %26.

As the proverb says, "Nothing ventured, nothing gained," there is a way of thinking that it is necessary to takerisks if you expect excellent results. On the other hand, as the proverb says, "A wise man never courts danger,"there is a way of thinking that you should avoid risks as much as possible. Which way of thinking is close to
yours? On a scale of 0-10 with “10” being completely sympathetic with the way of thinking “Nothing ventured,nothing gained”, and “0” being completely sympathetic with the way of thinking of "A wise man", please rate yourbehavioral pattern. (X ONE Box)
Nothing Ventured,
A Wise Man NeverCourts Danger
Nothing Gained
10

27.

29.

30.

09



08

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06

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05

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04

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03

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02

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01

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00

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When you usually go out, are you cautious of locking doors/windows and turning off appliances to prevent a fire?
On a scale of 0-10 with “10” being the “last person to be cautious”, and “0” being the “most cautious", please rateyour level of cautiousness. (X ONE Box)
Last Person To
Most
Cautious
Be Cautious
10

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09

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02

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01

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00

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In which kind of town do you prefer to live, where the people are richer than you or the people are poorer thanyou? Assume these two towns have the same degree of safety and convenience. (X ONE Box)
1  Live in a town where the people are much richer than you.
2  Live in a town where the people are slightly richer than you
3  Live in a town where the people have the same standard of living as you.
4  Live in a town where the people are slightly poorer than you.
5  Live in a town where the people are much poorer than you.
6  Either town is OK
If you invest in stocks, how much more (as a percentage) would you expect to earn in the next 12 months
compared to putting that money in a bank savings account?
I think I can get about ______% more per year
(Write In)
If an average person invests in stocks, how much more (as a percentage) would you expect them to earn in thenext 12 months compared to putting that money in a bank savings account?
I think that person can get about ______% more per year
(Write In)

31.

th

On January 4 , 2008, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (The Dow) closed at 12,800. What do you think the Dow
average will be one year from now? Write in the probability of the stock price falling in each range below from“less than 8,000” to “more than 18,000”. The percentages must add up to be 100%. (Write In)
1. Less than 8,000_____% in this range
2. 8,000 – 10,000_____% in this range
3. 10,000 – 12,000
4. 12,000 – 14,000
5. 14,000 – 16,000_____% in this range_____% in this range_____% in this range

6. 16,000 – 18,000_____% in this range

7. More than 18,000
Total
32.
33.

_____% in this range
100 %What is the middle name of the current President George Bush? (X ONE Box)
1  Herbert
2  Walker
3  William
4  Spencer

5 Harold

What is the first name of the former CIA covert intelligence officer who was married to former Ambassador Joseph
Wilson? (X ONE Box)
1  Caroline
2  Mary
3  Valerie
4  Carol
5  Veronica
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34.

How does your standard of living compare with people around you? (X ONE Box)
1  Theirs is much lower than mine
4  Theirs is somewhat higher than mine
2  Theirs is somewhat lower than mine
5  Theirs is much higher than mine
3  Theirs is about the same as mine

34a.

In Qu. 34, with whom did you compare your standard of living? (X ONE Box)
01  Neighbor
02  Classmates of your school days
03  Relatives
04  Families of your children’s classmates
05  Person at work in your company who is in your age group, has similar academic background, or
person who has started working in the same year
06  Person at work in your company who is assigned with similar job as you are, regardless of their age,academic background, year in which one joined a company.
07  Person working in another company in the same business who belongs to the same age group, hassimilar academic background, or person who has started working in the same year
08  Person working in another company in the same business who is assigned with similar job as youare, regardless of their age, academic background, year in which one joined a company
09  Average people in the US
10  Average people in the world
11  Friend or acquaintance excluding above choices
 Others (Specify): _________________________+  I don’t know

35.

Let's assume that you have parents if you actually don't have. Also, assume that you aren't living together withyour parents if you actually are. Suppose that your parents had only one-third as much family income per person
to live on as you do. Up to how much of your own family income per month would you be willing to give yourparents to help out until things changed (possibly a few years)? (X ONE Box)
1  Up to 2 % of your family income per month
4  Up to 20 % of your family income per month2  Up to 5 % of your family income per month
5  No help at all
3  Up to 10 % of your family income per month36.

Let's assume that you have a child if you actually don't have. Also, assume that you aren't living together withyour child if you actually are. Suppose that one of your children had only one-third as much family income perperson to live on as you do. Up to how much of your own family income per month would you be willing to give
your child to help out until things changed (possibly a few years)? (X ONE Box)
1  Up to 2 % of your family income per month
4  Up to 20 % of your family income per month2  Up to 5 % of your family income per month
5  No help at all
3  Up to 10 % of your family income per month37.

Suppose that you found a well-known charity that gave financial help to people who typically had about one-fifthof your family income per person. Up to how much of your own family income per month would you be willing togive the charity if you knew the money would go directly to benefit these people? (X ONE Box)
1  Up to 2 % of your family income per month
4  Up to 20 % of your family income per month2  Up to 5 % of your family income per month
5  No help at all
3  Up to 10 % of your family income per month38.

Suppose that you found a well-known charity that gave financial help to people who typically had about one-fifthof your family income per person. Up to how much of your own family income per month would you be willing togive the charity if you knew the charity would give twice the amount of your donation directly to benefit thesepeople? (X ONE Box)
1  Up to 2 % of your family income per month
4  Up to 20 % of your family income per month2  Up to 5 % of your family income per month
5  No help at all
3  Up to 10 % of your family income per month

39.

Imagine that you have a 5-year old child that has a high fever and is in pain. The child’s doctor tells you that boththe fever and pain are harmless. He can give you a medicine that cures the sickness but slightly weakens thechild’s immune system when the child becomes 50 years old. What would you do? (X ONE Box)
1  I would give the medicine to the child if the sickness is known to last for one day.
2  I would give the medicine to the child if the sickness is known to last for two days.
3  I would give the medicine to the child if the sickness is known to last for one week.
4  I would give the medicine to the child if the sickness is known to last for one month.
5  I would not give the medicine to the child.

40.

Imagine that you have a 19-year old child that has been working at a restaurant for the last month. The child has
been doing so to earn money to buy a concert ticket. You agreed that it would be all right for the child to buy theticket as long as the child earns the necessary money. The child just got fired, and asked you to help by providing
one tenth of the necessary money. The tickets will be sold out if you do not provide the money. What would you
do in this situation? (X ONE Box)
1  I would provide the money regardless of the reason why the child got fired.
2  I would provide the money if the child is not at fault for being fired.
3  I would not provide the money because it is not good for my child.
4  I would not provide the money because it will be a waste of money.

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41.

Suppose that your income is guaranteed to be 5 % more than what you earned in the year of 2007 for the rest of
your life. Assume that there will be no inflation.
Assume that if you reduced your spending in the year 2008 you could spend twice that amount in the year 2009.
The table below indicates six possible patterns of spending you could choose under this assumption. Whichpattern of spending do you like most among A, B, C, D, E, and F in the table? Please indicate your first choicepattern and the second choice pattern below.

A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.

(X ONE Box Under EACH)
Possible Patterns of Spending
FIRST
SECOND
ChoiceChoiceSpending In 2008
Spending In 2009
Pattern
Pattern(Relative to 2007)(Relative to 2007)
Lower by 10%
Higher by 35%............................ 1 
1 
Lower by 5%Higher by 25%............................ 2 
2 
Lower by 1%
Higher by 17%............................ 3 
3 Higher by 2%
Higher by 11%............................ 4 
4 
Higher by 5%Higher by 5%.............................. 5 
5 Higher by 10%
Lower by 5%............................... 6 
6 

For your reference, this chart shows
six possible patterns of spending(spending in 2007 is normalized to 100).

140
120
100

Consumption
in 200880

Consumption
in 2009

60
40
A

42.

B

C

D

E

F

Now suppose that if you reduced your spending in the year 2008, you could spend three times that amount in theyear 2009. The table below indicates six possible patterns of spending you could choose under the new
assumption. Which pattern of spending do you like most among A, B, C, D, E, and F in the table? Please indicate
your first choice pattern and the second choice pattern below.

A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.

(X ONE Box Under EACH)
Possible Patterns of Spending
SECOND
FIRST
ChoiceChoiceSpending In 2008
Spending In 2009
Pattern
Pattern(Relative to 2007)(Relative to 2007)
Lower by 20%
Higher by 80%............................ 1 
1 
Lower by 10%
Higher by 50%............................ 2 
2 
Lower by 1%
Higher by 23%............................ 3 
3 Higher by 2%
Higher by 14%............................ 4 
4 
Higher by 5%Higher by 5%.............................. 5 
5 Higher by 10%
Lower by 10% ............................ 6 
6 

For your reference, this chart shows
six possible patterns of spending(spending in 2007 is normalized to 100).

200
180
160
140

Consumption
in 2008

120
100
80

Consumption
in 2009

60
40
A

43.

44.

B

C

D

E

F

What is the monthly income of you and your spouse? If you prefer answering in terms of hourly rate, please writein the amount on the appropriate line.
YouYour spouseMonthly income (Specify): ..........................................................$________________$________________(Dollars per hour (Specify): ........................................................$________________$________________)

About how many hours a week do you and your spouse usually work? If you don’t work outside the home,
X “don’t work”. If you don’t have a spouse, X “no spouse” and if your spouse doesn’t work outside the home,
X “doesn’t work”. (Write In A Number For EACH Row)
You
hours per week: _________ –  Don’t work Æ (Continue)Your spouse

hours per week: _________+

 No spouse– Doesn’t work

44a.

When considering a job, what is the lowest annual salary you would accept? Please write in the amount on theappropriate line. (Write In)
Annual Salary (Specify): $___________

45.

About how many days in a year do you and your spouse work? If you don’t work outside the home, X “don’twork”. If you don’t have a spouse, X “no spouse” and if your spouse doesn’t work outside the home, X “doesn’twork”. (Write In Number In For EACH Row)
–  Don’t workYou
days per year: _________Your spousedays per year: _________+

9 No spouse– Doesn’t work

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46.

To what age do you and your spouse plan to work? If you are already retired, write in your age at the time ofretirement. If you don’t work outside the home, X “don’t work”. If you don’t have a spouse, X “no spouse” and if
your spouse doesn’t work outside the home, X “doesn’t work”.(X ONE Box And Write In Number In For EACH Row)
You
years old: _________–  Don’t work

Your spouse
years old: _________
Section 2 - The following questions are about you.

 Male+ No spouse– Doesn’t work

 Female1.

Your gender:

2.

Do you currently have a spouse? (X ONE Box)
1  I have a spouse (husband or wife, including common-law marriage) Æ (Continue)
2  I don't have a spouse Æ (Skip To Qu. 3)
When did you marry your current spouse? (Write In #)Year: _________ or when I was _________ years old
Have you ever experienced a death of your spouse or experienced a divorce or a separation? (X ONE Box)
1 I've experienced a divorce or a separation
2 I've experienced a death of my spouse
3 I've experienced both a divorce/separation and a death of my spouse
4 I've experienced neither
What is your height and weight? (Write In #) Height: ___________ inches, Weight: ___________ pounds

2a.
3.

4.

1

2

5.

What is your dominant hand at present and from birth? (X ONE Box Under EACH)
At Present
From Birth
Dominant Hand
1 
Right-hand .................................................................... 1 
2 Left-hand ....................................................................... 2 
3 Able to use either hand with equal skill ......................... 3 
Please answer the following questions for you and your spouse (if applicable)

6.

7.

8.
You:

What are you and your spouse's birth years? (Write In Year)
You, yourself: Month __________ Year ______Your spouse: Month__________ Year ______+ No spouse
How many brothers and sisters did you have when you were 15 years old? (Write In Number For EACH)
Older brothers .................... _______
Younger brothers ..............._______
Older sisters ....................... _______
Younger sisters .................._______How many brothers and sisters do you have now who are alive? (Write In Number For EACH)
Older brothers .................... _______
Younger brothers ..............._______
Older sisters ....................... _______

Younger sisters .................._______Your spouse: Older brothers .................... _______

Younger brothers ..............._______

Older sisters ....................... _______

Younger sisters .................._______

9.

Please indicate the highest level of education (or equivalent) completed by you and your spouse. If you are still inschool, “X” the one you are in now. (X ONE Box For EACH)
Yourself
Your SpouseNo spouse ...................................................................................................................................... + 
1 
Grade School........................................................................................... 1 
2 Some High School................................................................................... 2 
3 Graduated High School ........................................................................... 3 
4 
Some College - no degree ...................................................................... 4 
5 
Graduated College - Associate’s Degree (2 year) .................................. 5 
6 
Graduated College - Bachelor’s Degree (4 year) ................................... 6 
7 Some post graduate studies - no degree ................................................ 7 
8 
Masters Degree - MS, MA, MBA, etc. .................................................... 8 
9 
Doctoral Degree - DVM, Ph.D, DDS, etc. ............................................... 9 

10.

What are you and your spouse’s occupations? (X ONE Box For EACH)
Yourself
Your SpouseNo spouse ...................................................................................................................................... + 
01 
Office worker (office clerks, sales persons)............................................01 
Shop worker (running retail shops, shop persons or
02 door-to-door salesman, etc.) ..............................................................02 
Managerial post (manager of government employees or a
03 company’s employees, or directors, etc.) ...........................................03 Specialists / Technical posts (teachers, doctors, technical04 
experts, or artists, etc.) .......................................................................04 
Worker in the Service industry (barbers/hairstylists,
05 
waiters/waitresses, taxi drivers or security guards, etc.) ....................05 
06 
Field worker (carpenters, repairmen or factory workers, etc.)................06 
07 
Agriculture, forestry and fisheries industry .............................................07 
08 
Housewives/Househusbands (part-time workers) .................................08 
09 
Housewives/Househusbands (unemployed) .........................................09 
Student ...................................................................................................10 
10 
11 
Retired (excluding housewives/househusbands) ..................................11 
12 
Unemployed (excluding housewives/househusbands) .......................12 Other (Specify): _______________________________________ ......... 
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If you answered 1 to 7 for yourself at Qu. 10, please continue. Otherwise, skip to Qu. 11.
10a.

10b.

10c.

10d.

10e.

10f.

11.
11a.
12.

What is the type of your employment? (X ONE Box)
1  Company employee/Organization staff 4  Self-employed2  Government employee
5  Family business employee (in self-employed business)
3  Businessman/Director
What is your employment status? (X ONE Box)
1 Full-time employee
4  Temporary work (sent to a company from a
2  Part-time employee
temporary job agency, internship,
3  Student part-time employee
specific project for a company, etc.)
5  Contract worker
6  Other (Specify):
In the past two years, what kind of registered temporary employment have you taken? (X ONE Box that best
describes the type of work.)
1  Mostly jobs lasting one day
2  Mostly jobs lasting two to less than ten days
3  Mostly jobs lasting ten days to less than three months
4  Mostly jobs lasting 3 months or more
5  I did not take any registered temporary employment
How many years have you been working for your present company? (X ONE Box)
1  Less than a year
5  20 years to less than 30 years
2  A year to less than 5 years
6  30 years to less than 40 years
3  5 years to less than 10 years
7  More than 40 years
4  10 years to less than 20 years
Approximately how many employees are working for the company/office you are working for? Answer theapproximate number including all the head office, branch offices, branch stores, sales offices and factories. If you
are working for a government organization, select "Government employee." (X ONE Box)1  1 to 5 people
4  100 to 299 people
7  1,000 to 4,999 people
2  6 to 29 people
5  300 to 499 people
8  More than 5,000 people3  30 to 99 people
6  500 to 999 people
9  Government employee
Which one of the following best describes the industry in which you work? (X ONE Box)
01  Agriculture and forestry industry
07  Real estate business
02  Mining industry
08  Transport /Correspondence industry
03  Construction industry
09  Electric/Gas/Water/Heat supply industry
04  Manufacturing industry
10  Service industry
05  Wholesale/Retail business11  Others
06  Financial/Insurance businessDo you have any children? (X ONE Box)
1  No children Æ (Skip To Qu. 12)
2  Have children Æ # of children: _______ Æ (Continue)
How old is your youngest child now? (Write In) _______ years old
Approximately how much was the annual earned income of you and your spouse before taxes, with bonuses
included (and also business income) for 2007? (X ONE Box)
Yourself
Your SpouseNo spouse ...................................................................................................................................... + 
01 
None .......................................................................................................01 
02 
Less than $10,000 ..................................................................................02 
03 $10,000 to less than $20,000 .................................................................03 
04 $20,000 to less than $40,000 .................................................................04 
05 $40,000 to less than $60,000 .................................................................05 
06 $60,000 to less than $80,000 .................................................................06 
07 $80,000 to less than $100,000 ...............................................................07 
08 $100,000 to less than $120,000 .............................................................08 
09 $120,000 to less than $140,000 .............................................................09 More than $140,000 ...............................................................................10 
10 

12a.

Based on your annual income above, what is the percentage of non-labor income (income other than earned
income or business earnings)? This consists of income from assets, payments from the government, age-related
income, including Medicare, disability insurance payments, pensions, money provided from your relatives, andextra income from lottery or gambling. Also, do you think your non-labor income will increase in the future?
(X ONE Box)
You _____% of your total income is non-laborYour Spouse _____% of your spouse’s total income is non-labor
incomeincome(X ONE Box) It will increase in the future2 It will decrease in the future3 It will remain the same

(X ONE Box) It will increase in the future2 It will decrease in the future3 It will remain the same

1

1

13.

Which of the following best describes your current family status? (X ONE Box)
1  Single
5  Husband, wife, children and you or your2  Husband and wife
spouse's parents
3  Husband, wife and children
6  Husband, wife, children, you or your spouse's
4  Single parent and children
parents, brothers and sisters Others (Specify):

14.

How many people are currently living in your household? (Write In)
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15.

How much was the average food expense of your entire family per month in 2007? (Write In Rounding To
Nearest Whole Dollar)
Approximate food expense (excluding expense of eating out).....$________________ per month
Approximate expense of eating out ..............................................$________________ per month16.

How much did you spend on durable consumer goods such as housing, cars, and expensive electronic products
for your entire family in 2007? (Write In Rounding To Nearest Whole Dollar)
Approximate expense in 2007 for entire family ............................$________________

17.

How much are the average expenditures of your entire family per month in 2007? Exclude durable consumer
goods purchased such as housing, cars, expensive electronic products, taxes, insurance premiums, andmortgage interest. Include costs of public utilities and energy bills. (Write In Rounding To Nearest Whole
Dollar)Approximate expense in 2007 for entire family ............................$________________ per month

17a.

Please answer if there are any other members in your household besides yourself. Of all the money spent by yourhousehold per month, what percentage do you spend? What percentages do the other members of yourhousehold spend? Please write in the average percentage of money spent by you, your spouse, other members
and common use, so that the percentages add up to be 100% for your entire household. (Write In #)18.

1. You2. Your spouse_____%_____%

3. Other members_____%

4. Common use
Total_____%
100 %Please answer if you have a spouse. Who mainly decides on expenditures, savings and investments for yourhousehold? (X ONE Box For EACH)

Discuss together but
Your Spouse decides You mainly decide

You decide

Discuss together but
your spouse mainly
decides

1. Decision on expenditures
2. Decision on savings and investments
18a.

If you and your spouse decide on expenditures, savings and investments, do the following statements hold true foryou and your spouse? (X ONE Box For EACH)
Hold true for Your
SpouseHold true for You

Hold true forboth of You

Doesn’t hold true for
Both of You

1. Careful when making decisions
2. Gather information before deciding
19.

How much did the gross expenditures of your entire family in 2007 change compared to the amount in 2006? (X ONE Box)
Increasedby less
than 1%
OR
Increased
Decreased
Decreasedby less Decreased Decreased Decreased Decreased by moreby more Increased Increased Increased Increased
than 1%than 9%by 8-9%by 6-7%by 4-5%by 1-3%by 1-3%by 4-5%by 6-7%by 8-9%than 9%
10



09



08



07



06



05



04



03



02



01



00



20.

How much do you estimate the gross expenditures of your entire family in 2008 will change compared to theamount in 2007? (X ONE Box)
Increaseby less
than 1%OR
Decrease
Increase
Decreaseby moreIncrease
Increase
Increase
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 Seeking a job

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Have you experienced unemployment in the past 5 years? Here, "unemployment" means being jobless and also
seeking a job. (X ONE Box)
1  Have experienced
2  Haven’t experienced

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Do you think there is a possibility that you or someone in your family will be unemployed (in case of running yourown business, the possibilities of discontinuing business) within 2 years? (X ONE Box)
1  Strong possibility
2  Some possibility
3  Little possibility
4  Don’t know

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Do you think you will move in the next 5 years? (X ONE Box)

 Moving is a certainty
2  Strong possibility of moving
3  Can’t say which Little possibility of moving
5  No possibility of moving

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Please indicate the highest level of education (or equivalent) completed by your parents and your spouse’s
parents. (X ONE Box For EACH)
Your
Your
Your Spouse’sYour Spouse’s
FatherMotherFatherMotherNo spouse ................................................................................................................. + + Grade School................................................................. 1 Some High School......................................................... 2 Graduated High School ................................................. 3 Some College - no degree ............................................ 4 Graduated College - Associate’s Degree (2 year) ........ 5 Graduated College - Bachelor’s Degree (4 year) ......... 6 Some post graduate studies - no degree ...................... 7 
Masters Degree - MS, MA, MBA, etc. .......................... 8 Doctoral Degree - DVM, Ph.D, DDS, etc. ..................... 9 
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Your father ................................................................__________________Your mother ..............................................................__________________Your spouse’s father.................................................__________________Your spouse’s mother...............................................__________________

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 Neither supporting nor being supported. (singles
household included)

Which type of home do you live in? (X ONE Box) Your own house (a single house)
2  Your own condominium
3  Private rented house (a single house or an apartment)
4  Supplied house (a company house or an official residence)1

 Less than $10,000
02  $10,000 to less than $20,000
03  $20,000 to less than $40,000
04 $40,000 to less than $60,000
05  $60,000 to less than $80,000
06  $80,000 to less than $100,000

$100,000 to less than $120,000
08 $120,000 to less than $140,000
09 $140,000 to less than $160,000
10 $160,000 to less than $180,000
11 $180,000 to less than $200,000
12  More than $200,000
07Considering your family’s ability, about how much income do you think is natural for your household? Please answer forhousehold income. (If you are a student, please answer the income of your parents’ entire household.) (X ONE Box) Less than $10,000
02  $10,000 to less than $20,000
03  $20,000 to less than $40,000
04 $40,000 to less than $60,000
05  $60,000 to less than $80,000
06  $80,000 to less than $100,000

$100,000 to less than $120,000
08 $120,000 to less than $140,000
09 $140,000 to less than $160,000
10 $160,000 to less than $180,000
11 $180,000 to less than $200,000
12  More than $200,000

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 Government-owned housing
6  Lodgings (Hotels, Motels, etc.)
7  Dormitory, Group Quarters, etc.
8  Others
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Approximately how much was the annual earned income before taxes and with bonuses included of your entire
household for 2007? (If you are student, please answer the income of your parents’ entire household.) (X ONE Box)
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Now, we would like to ask you about dependents in your family. Here, dependents mean anyone you claimed onyour last tax return. Are you ... (X ONE Box) Supporting someone in the family.
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Are your (or your spouse’s) parents alive? If so, how old are they? If your parents are deceased, indicate their age
when they have died. (Write In Number For EACH)
Deceased Parents’ Age
Living Parents’ Age

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About how much household income is common for people around you? (X ONE Box) Less than $10,000
02  $10,000 to less than $20,000
03  $20,000 to less than $40,000
04 $40,000 to less than $60,000
05  $60,000 to less than $80,000
06  $80,000 to less than $100,000

$100,000 to less than $120,000
08 $120,000 to less than $140,000
09 $140,000 to less than $160,000
10 $160,000 to less than $180,000
11 $180,000 to less than $200,000
12  More than $200,000

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33.

How much did the annual earned gross income of your entire household of 2007 change compared to the amountof 2006? (If you are student, please answer the income of your parents’ entire household.) (X ONE Box)
Increasedby less
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How much do you estimate the annual earned gross income of your household in 2008 will change compared tothe amount in 2007? Please answer for your entire household, for you and for your spouse. (If you are a student,
please answer the income of your parents’ entire household.) (X ONE Box for EACH)
Increaseby less
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Approximately how much is the present appraised value of all housing and properties which your entire household
owns? (If you are a student, please answer about the housing and properties your parents’ entire householdowns.) (X ONE Box) Do not possess housing or properties
02  Less than $50,000
03  $50,000 to less than $100,000
04  $100,000 to less than $150,000
05  $150,000 to less than $200,000

 $200,000 to less than $300,000
07  $300,000 to less than $400,000
08  $400,000 to less than $500,000
09  $500,000 to less than $1,000,000
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Approximately how much would the balance of financial assets (savings, stocks and insurance, etc.) of your entire
household be? (If you are a student, please answer the balance of financial assets of your parents’ entire
household.) (X ONE Box) Less than $25,000
02  $25,000 to less than $50,000
03  $50,000 to less than $75,000
04  $75,000 to less than $100,000
05  $100,000 to less than $150,000

 $150,000 to less than $200,000
07  $200,000 to less than $300,000
08  $300,000 to less than $500,000
09  $500,000 to less than $1,000,000
10  $1,000,000 or more

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Please indicate which of the following financial assets you own. (X ALL That Apply) Bank savings (including cooperative banks, credit unions and other associations)
02  Corporate bonds
03  Life insurances
04  Stocks
05  Investment Trusts
06  Foreign currency deposits
07  Futures / Options
08  U.S. Government bonds
09  Government bonds of foreign countries
10  Private pensions (by life insurance companies or postal annuity pension system)11  Company pensions
12  Cash Savings
13  None Æ (Skip To Qu. 39)
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What percentage of your financial assets of your entire household are in the following ... (Write In % For EACH)
Bank savings, cash, U.S. government bonds .......................................................................... ________%
Investment Trusts, Stocks, Futures/Options, Corporate Bonds, Foreign currency
deposits, Government bonds of foreign countries................................................................ ________%

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What would you say is your average annual profit-earning rate of your financial assets? (Write In)_________ _________ %+ Cannot say

40.

If you don’t mind, do you have any liabilities or debts presently? Liabilities or debts include housing loans.
(X ONE Box).

 No liabilities or debts Æ (Skip To Qu. 41)
2  Have liabilities or debts Æ (Continue)
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If you have housing loans, what is the balance of your housing loans presently? (X ONE Box) Less than $25,000
02  $25,000 to less than $50,000
03  $50,000 to less than $75,000
04  $75,000 to less than $100,000
05  $100,000 to less than $150,000
06  $150,000 to less than $200,000

 $200,000 to less than $300,000
08  $300,000 to less than $500,000
09  $500,000 to less than $1,000,000
10  $1,000,000 or more
11  No mortgage loans

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Do you have any liabilities or debts other than housing loans? (X ONE Box) No loans other than mortgage loans
02  Less than $5,000
03  $5,000 to less than $10,000
04  $10,000 to less than $20,000
05  $20,000 to less than $30,000
06  $30,000 to less than $50,000

 $50,000 to less than $75,000
08  $75,000 to less than $100,000
09  $100,00 to less than $200,000
10  $200,000 to less than $300,000
11  $300,000 or more

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Have you ever been rejected for a loan application (excluding housing loans)? (X ONE Box)
1  Yes2  No42.

To how many years ahead do you consider when you decide on the amount of your monthly savings? Please
include the amount of payment for housing loans in the savings. (X ONE Box) Less than a year ahead
2  A year to 2 years ahead
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Grade In Math
Average Of All Subjects Grade In English
In lower rank .................................................................. 1 In rather lower rank........................................................ 2 In the middle .................................................................. 3 In rather higher rank ...................................................... 4 
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On a scale of 0-10 with “10” being “Wealthiest” and “0” being “Poorest”, please indicate what you think thestandard of living was for your family while you were 15 years old. (X ONE Box)
PoorestWealthiest
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 20 years ahead
6  More than 20 years ahead
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On a scale of 0-10 with “10” being “Wealthiest” and “0” being “Poorest”, please indicate what you think yourstandard of living is. (X ONE Box)
PoorestWealthiest
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In which state did you live when you were fifteen years old? If you lived in a foreign country, indicate the name of
the country. (Write In)
Name of a State in the United States: ______________________________________________________Name of a Country: ____________________________________________________________________

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In which state do your parents live? If they are living in a foreign country, indicate the name of the country. If yourparents are deceased, indicate a place where they had lived for a long time. (Write In)
Your Parents:

Name of a State in the United States: _______________________________Name of a Country: _____________________________________________Your Spouse’s Parents:

Name of a State in the United States: _______________________________Name of a Country: _____________________________________________

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Do you smoke? (X ONE Box)

 Don't smoke at all
2  Hardly smoke
3  Smoke sometimes
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 About 10 cigarettes a day 6  More than 2 packs a day
5  About a pack a day
7  I used to smoke but had quit
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Do you drink alcoholic beverages? (X ONE Box)

 Don't drink at all
2  Hardly drink
3  Drink sometimes1

 A can of beer (12 oz.) or its equivalent a day, everyday
5  3 cans of beer (12 oz. x 3) or its equivalent a day, everyday
6  5 cans of beer (12 oz. x 5) or its equivalent a day, everyday
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50.

Do you gamble in lotteries or at casinos, or bet on sporting events or horse races? (X ONE Box)

 Don’t gamble at all
2  Hardly gamble

 Several times a year or so 5  Once a week or so
4  Once a month or so
6  Almost everyday

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Please indicate if you are affiliated with any of the following religions. (X ALL That Apply) Baptist
02  Episcopalian
03  Evangelical04  Lutheran
05  Presbyterian
06  United Methodist
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 Other Protestant08  Roman Catholic
09  Orthodox Christian
10  Other Christian
11  Buddhism
12  Hinduism07

 Islam
14  Judaism
15  Scientology
16  Some other affiliation not listed above
17  None
18  Prefer not to answer
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Other than saying prayers before you eat a meal (saying grace) and weddings and funerals, how often do you
pray, yourself? (X ONE Box)

 More than two times a day
2  About once a day
3  At least once a week1

 At least once a month
5  At least once a year4

 Less than once a year
7  Never6

Thank you for your help with this study. Please return your completed
questionnaire in the enclosed postage-paid envelope as soon as possible.

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