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Appendix B

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Questionnaire Items
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original Module id target

bq.html Background Questionnaire bq_unknownID1 PIAAC Core BQ

bq.html Background Questionnaire bq_q1Txt_1 How old are you?

bq.html Background Questionnaire bq_q1Answer_2 years old

bq.html Background Questionnaire bq_q1Direction_1 Type your answer.

bq.html Background Questionnaire bq_q2Txt_1 Are you female or male?

bq.html Background Questionnaire bq_q2Answer1_2 Female

bq.html Background Questionnaire bq_q2Answer2_2 Male

bq.html Background Questionnaire bq_q2Direction_1 Click on your answer.

bq.html Background Questionnaire bq_q3Txt_1 What is the highest level of education you have completed?

bq.html Background Questionnaire bq_q3Answer1_2 No education

bq.html Background Questionnaire bq_q3Answer2_2 Primary education

bq.html Background Questionnaire bq_q3Answer3_2 Secondary education without a diploma

bq.html Background Questionnaire bq_q3Answer4_2 Secondary Education (i.e., High School diploma, GED or equivalent)

bq.html Background Questionnaire bq_q3Answer5_2 Some Post-Secondary Education (including community, technical or vocational)

bq.html Background Questionnaire bq_q3Answer6_2 4 year College or University degree

bq.html Background Questionnaire bq_q3Answer7_2 Beyond a College or University degree

bq.html Background Questionnaire bq_q3Direction_1 Click on your answer.

bq.html Background Questionnaire bq_q4Txt_1 Were you born in the United States?

bq.html Background Questionnaire bq_q4Answer1_2 Yes

bq.html Background Questionnaire bq_q4Answer2_2 No

bq.html Background Questionnaire bq_q4Direction_1 Click on your answer.

bq.html Background Questionnaire bq_q5Txt_1 In what year did you first come to live in the United States?

bq.html Background Questionnaire bq_q5Direction_1 Type your answer.

bq.html Background Questionnaire bq_q6Txt_1 What is the language that you first learned at home in childhood and still understand?

bq.html Background Questionnaire bq_q6Answer1_2 English

bq.html Background Questionnaire bq_q6Answer2_2 Spanish

bq.html Background Questionnaire bq_q6Answer3_2 French

bq.html Background Questionnaire bq_q6Answer4_2 Other

bq.html Background Questionnaire bq_q6Direction_1 Click on your answer.

bq.html Background Questionnaire bq_q7Txt_1 Enter your native language:

bq.html Background Questionnaire bq_q7Direction_1 Type your answer.
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bq.html Background Questionnaire bq_q8Txt_1 Which of the following best describes your current employment status?

bq.html Background Questionnaire bq_q8Answer1_2 Full-time employed (including self-employed)

bq.html Background Questionnaire bq_q8Answer2_2 Part-time employed (including self-employed)

bq.html Background Questionnaire bq_q8Answer3_2 Unemployed (not employed and looking for work)

bq.html Background Questionnaire bq_q8Answer4_2

Unemployed and not looking for work (e.g., student, retired, homemaker or permanently 

disabled)

bq.html Background Questionnaire bq_q8Answer5_2 Apprentice, intern

bq.html Background Questionnaire bq_q8Answer6_2 Other

bq.html Background Questionnaire bq_q8Direction_1 Click on your answer.

bq.html Background Questionnaire bq_q9Txt_1 What is your current occupation (or intended occupation if currently unemployed)?

bq.html Background Questionnaire bq_q9Direction_1 Click on your answer.
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WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_01 Which of the following best describes your current employment status?

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_01_Opt01 Full-time employed (including self-employed)

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_01_Opt02 Part-time employed (including self-employed)

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_01_Opt03 Unemployed (not employed and looking for work)

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_01_Opt04

Unemployed and not looking for work (e.g., student, retired, homemaker or permanently 

disabled)

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_01_Opt05 Apprentice, intern

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_01_Opt06 Other

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_02 Have you ever been employed?

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_02_Opt01 Yes

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_02_Opt02 No

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_03_Prompt

For this question, please consider your current job. If you are not currently employed, please 

consider your most recent job. How often does that job usually involve ...

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_03_Opt01 Never

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_03_Opt02 Less than once a month

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_03_Opt03 Less than once a week but at least once a month

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_03_Opt04 At least once a week but not every day

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_03_Opt05 Every day

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_03 sharing work-related information with coworkers?

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_04 instructing, training, or teaching people, individually or in groups?

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_05 making speeches or giving presentations in front of five or more people?

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_06 selling a product or selling a service?

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_07 advising people?

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_08 planning your own activities?

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_09 planning the activities of others?

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_10 organizing your own time?

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_11 persuading or influencing people?

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_12 negotiating with people either inside or outside your firm or organization?

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_13 working physically for a long period?

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_14 using skill or accuracy with your hands or fingers?
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WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_15

For this question, please consider your current job. If you are not currently employed, please 

consider your most recent job. The question is about "problem solving" tasks at work. Think of 

"problem solving" as what happens when you are faced with a new or difficult situation which 

requires you to think for a while about what to do next. How often are you usually faced by 

relatively simple problems that take no more than 5 minutes to find a good solution?

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_15_Opt01 Never

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_15_Opt02 Less than once a month

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_15_Opt03 Less than once a week but at least once a month

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_15_Opt04 At least once a week but not every day

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_15_Opt05 Every day

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_16

For this question, please consider your current job. If you are not currently employed, please 

consider your most recent job. And how often are you usually confronted with more complex 

problems that take at least 30 minutes to find a good solution? The 30 minutes only refers to 

the time needed to THINK of a solution, not the time needed to carry it out.

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_16_Opt01 Never

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_16_Opt02 Less than once a month

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_16_Opt03 Less than once a week but at least once a month

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_16_Opt04 At least once a week but not every day

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_16_Opt05 Every day

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_17

Do you feel that you have the skills to cope with more demanding duties than those you are 

required to perform in your current job?

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_17_Opt01 Yes

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_17_Opt02 No

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_18 Do you feel that you need further training in order to cope well with your present duties?

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_18_Opt01 Yes

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_18_Opt02 No

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_19_Prompt In everyday life, how often do you usually 

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_19_Opt01 Never

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_19_Opt02 Less than once a month

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_19_Opt03 Less than once a week but at least once a month
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WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_19_Opt04 At least once a week but not every day

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_19_Opt05 Every day

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_19 share useful information with friends or family members?

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_20 instruct, train, or teach people, individually or in groups?

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_21 make speeches or give talks in front of five or more people?

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_22 sell a product or sell a service?

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_23 advise people?

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_24 plan your own activities?

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_25 plan the activities of others?

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_26 organize your own time?

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_27 persuade or influence people?

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_28 negotiate with people either inside or outside your family or circle of friends?

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_29 work physically for a long period?

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_30 use skill or accuracy with your hands or fingers?

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_31

The next question is about "problem solving" tasks you do or have done in your everyday life. 

Think of "problem solving" as what happens when you are faced with a new or difficult 

situation which requires you to think for a while about what to do next. How often are you 

faced by relatively simple problems that take no more than 5 minutes to find a good solution?

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_31_Opt01 Never

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_31_Opt02 Less than once a month

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_31_Opt03 Less than once a week but at least once a month

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_31_Opt04 At least once a week but not every day

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_31_Opt05 Every day

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_32

And how often are you confronted with more complex problems that take at least 30 minutes 

to find a good solution? The 30 minutes only refers to the time needed to THINK of a solution, 

not the time needed to carry it out.

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_32_Opt01 Never

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_32_Opt02 Less than once a month

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_32_Opt03 Less than once a week but at least once a month

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_32_Opt04 At least once a week but not every day

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_32_Opt05 Every day
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WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_33

Do you feel that you have the skills to cope with more demanding responsibilities than those 

you are required to perform in your everyday life?

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_33_Opt01 Yes

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_33_Opt02 No

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_34

Do you feel that you need further development in order to cope well with your present 

responsibilities in your everyday life?

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_34_Opt01 Yes

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_34_Opt02 No

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_35_Prompt

For this question, please consider your current job. If you are not currently employed, please 

consider your most recent job. In your job, how often do you usually ...

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_35_Opt01 Never

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_35_Opt02 Less than once a month

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_35_Opt03 Less than once a week but at least once a month

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_35_Opt04 At least once a week but not every day

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_35_Opt05 Every day

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_35 read directions or instructions?

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_36 read letters, memos, or e-mails?

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_37 read articles in newspapers, magazines, or newsletters?

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_38 read articles in professional journals or scholarly publications?

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_39 read books?

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_40 read manuals or reference materials?

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_41 read bills, invoices, bank statements, or other financial statements?

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_42 read diagrams, maps, or schematics?

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_42_Prompt

For this question, please consider your current job. If you are not currently employed, please 

consider your most recent job. In your job, how often do you usually ...

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_42_Opt01 Never

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_42_Opt02 Less than once a month

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_42_Opt03 Less than once a week but at least once a month

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_42_Opt04 At least once a week but not every day

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_42_Opt05 Every day

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_43 write letters, memos, or e-mails?
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WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_44 write articles for newspapers, magazines, or newsletters?

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_45 write reports?

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_46 fill in forms?

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_47_Prompt

For this question, please consider your current job. If you are not currently employed, please 

consider your most recent job. In your job, how often do you usually ...

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_47_Opt01 Never

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_47_Opt02 Less than once a month

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_47_Opt03 Less than once a week but at least once a month

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_47_Opt04 At least once a week but not every day

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_47_Opt05 Every day

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_47 calculate prices, costs, or budgets?

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_48 use or calculate fractions, decimals, or percentages?

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_49 use a calculator - either hand-held or computer based?

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_50 prepare charts, graphs, or tables?

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_51 use simple algebra or formulas?

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_52

use more advanced math or statistics such as calculus, complex algebra, trigonometry, or use 

of regression techniques?

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_53

For this question, please consider your current job. If you are not currently employed, please 

consider your most recent job. Do you use a computer at work?

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_53_Opt01 Yes

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_53_Opt02 No

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_54_Prompt

For this question, please consider your current job. If you are not currently employed, please 

consider your most recent job. In your job, how often do you usually ...

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_54_Opt01 Never

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_54_Opt02 Less than once a month

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_54_Opt03 Less than once a week but at least once a month

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_54_Opt04 At least once a week but not every day

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_54_Opt05 Every day

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_54 use email?

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_55 use the internet in order to better understand issues related to your work?
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WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_56

conduct transactions on the internet, for example buying or selling products or services, or 

banking?

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_57 use spreadsheet software, for example Excel?

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_58 use a word processor, for example Word?

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_59 use a programming language to program or write computer code?

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_60

participate in real-time discussions on the internet, for example online conferences, or chat 

groups?

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_61

For this question, please consider your current job. If you are not currently employed, please 

consider your most recent job. What level of computer use is needed to perform your job?

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_61_Opt01 Straightforward

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_61_Opt02 Moderate

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_61_Opt03 Complex

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_62

For this question, please consider your current job. If you are not currently employed, please 

consider your most recent job. Do you think you have the computer skills you need to do your 

job well?

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_62_Opt01 Yes

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_62_Opt02 No

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_63

Has a lack of computer skills affected your chances of being hired for a job or getting a 

promotion or pay raise?

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_63_Opt01 Yes

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_63_Opt02 No

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_64_Prompt In everyday life, how often do you usually ...

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_64_Opt01 Never

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_64_Opt02 Less than once a month

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_64_Opt03 Less than once a week but at least once a month

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_64_Opt04 At least once a week but not every day

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_64_Opt05 Every day

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_64 read directions or instructions?

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_65 read letters, memos, or e-mails?

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_66 read articles in newspapers, magazines, or newsletters?

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_67 read articles in professional journals or scholarly publications?

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_68 read books, fiction or non-fiction?
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WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_69 read manuals or reference materials?

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_70 read bills, invoices, bank statements, or other financial statements?

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_71 read diagrams, maps, or schematics?

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_72_Prompt In everyday life, how often do you usually ...

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_72_Opt01 Never

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_72_Opt02 Less than once a month

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_72_Opt03 Less than once a week but at least once a month

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_72_Opt04 At least once a week but not every day

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_72_Opt05 Every day

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_72 write letters, memos, or e-mails?

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_73 write articles for newspapers, magazines, or newsletters?

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_74 write reports?

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_75 fill in forms?

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_76_Prompt In everyday life, how often do you usually ...

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_76_Opt01 Never

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_76_Opt02 Less than once a month

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_76_Opt03 Less than once a week but at least once a month

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_76_Opt04 At least once a week but not every day

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_76_Opt05 Every day

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_76 calculate prices, costs, or budgets?

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_77 use or calculate fractions, decimals, or percentages?

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_78 use a calculator - either hand-held or computer based?

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_79 prepare charts, graphs, or tables?

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_80 use simple algebra or formulas?

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_81

use more advanced math or statistics such as calculus, complex algebra, trigonometry, or use 

of regression techniques?

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_82 Have you ever used a computer?

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_82_Opt01 Yes

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_82_Opt02 No

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_83 Do you use a computer in your everyday life now (outside work)?

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_83_Opt01 Yes

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_83_Opt02 No

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_84_Prompt In everyday life, how often do you usually ...
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WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_84_Opt01 Never

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_84_Opt02 Less than once a month

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_84_Opt03 Less than once a week but at least once a month

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_84_Opt04 At least once a week but not every day

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_84_Opt05 Every day

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_84 use email?

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_85

use the internet in order to better understand issues related to, for example, your health or 

illnesses, financial matters, or environmental issues?

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_86

conduct transactions on the internet, for example buying or selling products or services, or 

banking?

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_87 use spreadsheet software, for example Excel?

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_88 use a word processor, for example Word?

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_89 use a programming language to program or write computer code?

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_90

participate in real-time discussions on the internet, for example online conferences or chat 

groups?

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_91

During the last 12 months have you studied for any formal qualification (e.g. degree, 

certificate, or other credential), either full-time or part-time?

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_91_Opt01 Yes

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_91_Opt02 No

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_92 What was the level of this qualification?

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_92_Opt01 Secondary Education (i.e., High School diploma, GED or equivalent)

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_92_Opt02 Some Post-Secondary Education (including community, technical or vocational)

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_92_Opt03 4 year College or University degree

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_92_Opt04 Beyond a College or University degree

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_93

What was the area of study, emphasis, or major for this qualification? If there was more than 

one, please choose the one you consider most important.

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_94 Were the main reasons for choosing to study for this qualification job related?

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_94_Opt01 Yes

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_94_Opt02 No

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_95

What is the total amount of time you have spent in the past 12 months on all types of courses, 

training, private lessons, seminars or workshops? Exclude time spent on homework or travel.

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_95_Opt01 None
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WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_95_Opt02 Less than 1 day

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_95_Opt03 1 day to 1 week

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_95_Opt04 1 week to 1 month

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_95_Opt05 1 to 6 months

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_95_Opt06 6 to 12 months

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_96

About your current job: If applying today, what would be the usual qualifications, if any, that 

someone would need to GET this type of job?

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_96_Opt01 No education

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_96_Opt02 Primary education

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_96_Opt03 Secondary education without a diploma

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_96_Opt04 Secondary Education (i.e., High School diploma, GED or equivalent)

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_96_Opt05 Some Post-Secondary Education (including community, technical or vocational)

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_96_Opt06 4 year College or University degree

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_96_Opt07 Beyond a College or University degree

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_97

In your own job, how often do you learn new work-related things from co-workers or 

supervisors?

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_97_Opt01 Never

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_97_Opt02 Less than once a month

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_97_Opt03 Less than once a week but at least once a month

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_97_Opt04 At least once a week but not every day

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_97_Opt05 Every day

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_98 How often does your job involve learning-by-doing from the tasks you perform?

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_98_Opt01 Never

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_98_Opt02 Less than once a month

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_98_Opt03 Less than once a week but at least once a month

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_98_Opt04 At least once a week but not every day

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_98_Opt05 Every day

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_99 How often does your job involve keeping up to date with new products or services?

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_99_Opt01 Never

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_99_Opt02 Less than once a month

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_99_Opt03 Less than once a week but at least once a month

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_99_Opt04 At least once a week but not every day
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WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_99_Opt05 Every day

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_100 All things considered, how satisfied are you with your current job? Would you say you are ...

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_100_Opt01 Extremely satisfied

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_100_Opt02 Satisfied

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_100_Opt03 Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_100_Opt04 Dissatisfied

WTST.txt Work/Training Skill Transfer WTST_100_Opt05 Extremely dissatisfied
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original Module id target

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_01_Prompt

Please imagine a ladder with steps numbered from 1 to 6, with one representing the worst 

possible life for you and 6 the best possible life.

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_01 On which step of the ladder would you say you currently stand?

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_01_Opt01 1 (worst possible life)

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_01_Opt02 2

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_01_Opt03 3

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_01_Opt04 4

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_01_Opt05 5

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_01_Opt06 6 (best possible life)

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_02 On which step of the ladder do you think you will stand 5 years from now?

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_03_Prompt

Below you will find descriptions of the lives of four individuals. After reading each description 

please indicate on which step of the ladder you think each person would stand.

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_03_Opt01 1 (worst possible life)

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_03_Opt02 2

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_03_Opt03 3

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_03_Opt04 4

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_03_Opt05 5

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_03_Opt06 6 (best possible life)

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_03_male

Irwin generally feels that what he is doing is worthwhile and that he has the necessary support 

from his community if needed. He has a sense of accomplishment, both in and outside of his 

career. Irwin lives in a safe environment and has no financial problems.

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_04_male

Jason can afford most things and usually does what he wants. He has a large circle of friends 

and is an active part of his community. He has a job that he likes but experiences some stress 

when he cannot spend as much time with friends and family as he wants. Jason sometimes 

finds it hard to get back to feeling normal when things go wrong.

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_05_male

Nicholas finds it hard to recognize his own accomplishments. He recently lost a close relative 

and often feels sad. He feels he cannot meet his own expectations and those of others. 

Nicholas makes enough money to afford basic necessities but needs to think carefully about 

how he can spend money.
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SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_06_male

Tom does not have a sense of belonging to any community and often feels lonely. He has lately 

experienced several drawbacks where things did not got the way he had planned. He does not 

feel safe in his neighborhood. Tom has severe financial problems that limit what he can do in 

life.

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_03_female

Jennifer generally feels that what she is doing is worthwhile and that she has the necessary 

support from her community if needed. She has a sense of accomplishment, both in and 

outside of her career. Jennifer lives in a safe environment and has no financial problems.

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_04_female

Michelle can afford most things and usually does what she wants. She has a large circle of 

friends and is an active part of her community. She has a job that she likes but experiences 

some stress when she cannot spend as much time with friends and family as she wants. 

Michelle sometimes finds it hard to get back to feeling normal when things go wrong.

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_05_female

Lisa finds it hard to recognize her own accomplishments. She recently lost a close relative and 

often feels sad. She feels she cannot meet her own expectations and those of others. Lisa 

makes enough money to afford basic necessities but needs to think carefully about how she 

can spend money.

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_06_female

Lauren does not have a sense of belonging to any community and often feels lonely. She has 

lately experienced several drawbacks where things did not got the way she had planned. She 

does not feel safe in her neighborhood. Lauren has severe financial problems that limit what 

she can do in life.

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_07_Prompt

Below are five statements that you may agree or disagree with. Using the 1 - 6 scale, please 

indicate your agreement with each item. Please be open and honest in your responses.

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_07_Opt01 Strongly agree

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_07_Opt02 Agree

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_07_Opt03 Slightly agree

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_07_Opt04 Slightly disagree

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_07_Opt05 Disagree

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_07_Opt06 Strongly disagree

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_07 In most ways my life is close to my ideal.

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_08 The conditions of my life are excellent.

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_09 I am satisfied with my life.

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_10 So far I have gotten the important things I want in life.
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SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_11 If I could live my life over, I would change almost nothing.

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_12_Prompt

The following questions ask how satisfied you feel about specific aspects of your life. Using the 

1 - 6 scale, please indicate how satisfied you are with each of the aspect of your life. How 

satisfied are you with...

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_12_Opt01 Very Satisfied

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_12_Opt02 Satisfied

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_12_Opt03 Rather Satisfied

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_12_Opt04 Rather Unsatisfied

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_12_Opt05 Unsatisfied

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_12_Opt06 Very Unsatisfied

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_12 your standard of living

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_13 your health

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_14 what you are achieving in life

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_15 your personal relationships

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_16 how safe you feel

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_17 feeling part of a community

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_18 your future security

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_19 the amount of time you have to do the things that you like doing

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_20 your job

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_21_Prompt

Below is a list of words describing different emotions. Please indicate the extent to which you 

have felt this way over the <u>past week</u>.

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_21_Opt01 Very slightly or not at all

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_21_Opt02 A little

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_21_Opt03 Moderately

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_21_Opt04 Quite a bit

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_21_Opt05 Extremely

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_21 Interested

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_22 Distressed

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_23 Excited

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_24 Upset

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_25 Happy

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_26 Proud

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_27 Ashamed
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SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_28 Nervous

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_29 Active

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_30 Frustrated

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_31_Prompt

Below are 6 statements that you may agree or disagree with. Using the 1 - 6 scale, please 

indicate your agreement with each item by choosing the appropriate answer category. Please 

be open and honest in your responses.

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_31_Opt01 Strongly agree

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_31_Opt02 Agree

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_31_Opt03 Slightly agree

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_31_Opt04 Slightly disagree

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_31_Opt05 Disagree

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_31_Opt06 Strongly disagree

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_31 In general, I feel very positive about myself.

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_32 I am always optimistic about my future.

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_33 I am free to decide for myself how to live my life.

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_34 When things go wrong in my life it generally takes me a long time to get back to normal.

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_35 I generally feel that what I do in my life is valuable and worthwhile.

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_36 Most days I get a sense of accomplishment from what I do.

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_37 Would you say your health now is...

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_37_Opt01 Excellent

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_37_Opt02 Very good

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_37_Opt03 Good

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_37_Opt04 Fair

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_37_Opt05 Poor

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_37_Opt06 Very poor

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_38_Prompt

Below you will find descriptions of the health conditions for four individuals. After reading each 

description please indicate how you evaluate the general health of each person on the 6-point 

scale from "excellent" to "very poor".

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_38_Opt01 Excellent

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_38_Opt02 Very good

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_38_Opt03 Good

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_38_Opt04 Fair

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_38_Opt05 Poor
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SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_38_Opt06 Very poor

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_38_Male

Jacob eats fruits and vegetables every day and exercises on average 3-4 times a week. He 

regularly participates in sports competitions and does not experience any pain, even after hard 

physical labor or intense exercise. Jacob usually feels well rested in the morning and only rarely 

feels sick.

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_39_Male

Michael has had minor health problems in the past that no longer limit his daily activities. He 

tries to maintain a healthy diet and exercises at least once or twice a week. Michael mostly has 

a lot of energy but sometimes has to take medication to relieve headaches. He occasionally 

wakes up during the night and has difficulty falling asleep again.

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_40_Male

Matthew does not feel well rested in the morning, since he wakes up frequently during the 

night. He suffers from chronic back pain that causes stiffness in his back, especially at work. 

Matthew regularly takes low doses of medication to relieve the pain and tries to avoid physical 

exercise if possible.

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_41_Male

David has had several admissions into the hospital due to a chronic disease within the last year. 

His doctor told him that his condition is not life-threatening, but he experiences chronic pain 

that limits most of his daily activities. David often wakes up in the middle of the night and 

cannot go back to sleep for the rest of the night.

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_38_Female

Emily eats fruits and vegetables every day and exercises on average 3-4 times a week. She 

regularly participates in sports competitions and does not experience any pain, even after hard 

physical labor or intense exercise. Emily usually feels well rested in the morning and only rarely 

feels sick.

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_39_Female

Jessica has had minor health problems in the past that no longer limit her daily activities. She 

tries to maintain a healthy diet and exercises at least once or twice a week. Jessica mostly has a 

lot of energy but sometimes has to take medication to relieve headaches. She occasionally 

wakes up during the night and has difficulty falling asleep again.

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_40_Female

Ashley does not feel well rested in the morning, since she wakes up frequently during the 

night. She suffers from chronic back pain that causes stiffness in her back, especially at work. 

Ashley regularly takes low doses of medication to relieve the pain and tries to avoid physical 

exercise if possible.

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_41_Female

Sarah has had several admissions into the hospital due to a chronic disease within the last year. 

Her doctor told her that her condition is not life-threatening, but she experiences chronic pain 

that limits most of her daily activities. Sarah often wakes up in the middle of the night and 

cannot go back to sleep for the rest of the night.
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SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_42_Prompt

The following questions ask you how much you sleep and how you evaluate the quality of your 

sleep.

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_42 During the past <u>month</u>, how would you rate your overall sleep quality?

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_42_Opt01 Very good

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_42_Opt02 Fairly good

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_42_Opt03 Fairly bad

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_42_Opt04 Very bad

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_43 During the past <u>month</u>, when have you usually gone to bed at night?

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_43_Answer Hrs (1 to 12), Minutes (0 to 60), AM/PM (--:-- AM/PM)

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_44 During the past <u>month</u>, how long has it usually taken to fall asleep each night?

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_44_Answer Hrs & Minutes (--:--)

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_45 During the past <u>month</u>, when have you usually gotten up in the morning?

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_45_Answer Hrs (1 to 12), Minutes (0 to 60), AM/PM (--:-- AM/PM)

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_46

During the past <u>month</u>, on average how many hours of actual sleep did you get at 

night?

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_46_Answer Hrs & Minutes (--:--)

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_47 <u>Last night</u>, how much actual sleep did you get?

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_47_Answer Hrs & Minutes (--:--)

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_48_Prompt

The following questions will ask you about various health behaviors. This includes activities 

such as smoking, eating fruits and vegetables, and physical activity.

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_48 In a <u>typical week</u>, on how many days do you eat fruits?

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_48_Opt00 0

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_48_Opt01 1

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_48_Opt02 2

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_48_Opt03 3

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_48_Opt04 4

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_48_Opt05 5

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_48_Opt06 6

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_48_Opt07 7

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_49 How many servings of fruit do you eat on one of those days?

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_49_Opt01 0

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_49_Opt02 1

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_49_Opt03 2
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SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_49_Opt04 3

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_49_Opt05 4

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_49_Opt06 more than 4

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_50 In a <u>typical week</u>, on how many days do you eat vegetables?

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_50_Opt00 0

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_50_Opt01 1

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_50_Opt02 2

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_50_Opt03 3

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_50_Opt04 4

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_50_Opt05 5

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_50_Opt06 6

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_50_Opt07 7

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_51 How many servings of vegetables do you eat on one of those days?

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_51_Opt01 0

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_51_Opt02 1

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_51_Opt03 2

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_51_Opt04 3

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_51_Opt05 4

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_51_Opt06 more than 4

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_52 Have you ever taken vitamin or multi-vitamin pills?

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_52_Opt01 No, never

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_52_Opt02 Yes, sometimes

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_52_Opt03 Yes, regularly

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_53 In a <u>typical week</u>, how many vitamin or multi-vitamin pills do you take?

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_53_Opt01 1 or 2

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_53_Opt02 3 - 5

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_53_Opt03 6 - 9

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_53_Opt04 10 or more

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_54 Do you currently smoke any tobacco products, such as cigarettes, cigars, or pipes?

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_54_Opt01 No

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_54_Opt02 Yes, sometimes

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_54_Opt03 Yes, daily

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_55 On average, how many cigarettes, cigars or pipes do you smoke <u>each day</u>?
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SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_56 How old were you when you first started smoking?

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_56_Opt01 Younger than 16

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_56_Opt02 16 - 65

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_57

In a <u>typical week</u>, on how many days do you engage in moderate physical activities 

(e.g. walking, climbing stairs)?

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_57_Opt00 0

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_57_Opt01 1

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_57_Opt02 2

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_57_Opt03 3

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_57_Opt04 4

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_57_Opt05 5

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_57_Opt06 6

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_57_Opt07 7

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_58 How much time do you spend on moderate physical activities on a <u>typical day</u>?

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_58_Opt01 Hrs & Minutes (--:--)

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_59

In a <u>typical week</u>, on how many days do you engage in vigorous physical activities (e.g. 

running, cycling, team sports)?

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_59_Opt00 0

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_59_Opt01 1

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_59_Opt02 2

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_59_Opt03 3

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_59_Opt04 4

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_59_Opt05 5

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_59_Opt06 6

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_59_Opt07 7

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_60 How much time do you spend on vigorous physical activities on a <u>typical day</u>?

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_60_Opt01 Hrs & Minutes (--:--)

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_61 During the past year, did you participate in any sports competitions?

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_61_Opt01 No

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_61_Opt02 Yes, once or twice

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_61_Opt03 Yes, several times
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SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_62 How tall are you?

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_62_Opt01 ins

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_63 How much do you weigh?

SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_63_Opt01 lbs
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CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_01 Which of the following best describes your current employment status?

CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_01_Opt01 Full-time employed (including self-employed)

CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_01_Opt02 Part-time employed (including self-employed)

CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_01_Opt03 Unemployed (not employed and looking for work)

CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_01_Opt04

Unemployed and not looking for work (e.g., student, retired, homemaker or permanently 

disabled)

CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_01_Opt05 Apprentice, intern

CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_01_Opt06 Other

CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_02_Prompt

This inventory contains a list of activities to help you explore your vocational interests. Please 

indicate how much you would like to do each activity by circling the number that most closely 

represents how you feel about it.

CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_02_Opt01 Strongly dislike

CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_02_Opt02 Dislike

CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_02_Opt03 Neutral

CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_02_Opt04 Like

CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_02_Opt05 Strongly like

CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_02 Build kitchen cabinets

CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_03 Lay brick or tile

CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_04 Repair household appliances

CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_05 Raise fish in a fish hatchery

CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_06 Assemble electronic parts

CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_07 Drive a truck to deliver packages to offices and homes

CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_08 Test the quality of parts before shipment

CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_09 Repair and install locks

CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_10 Set up and operate machines to make products

CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_11 Put out forest fires

CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_12 Develop a new medicine

CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_13 Study ways to reduce water pollution

CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_14 Conduct chemical experiments

CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_15 Study the movement of planets

CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_16 Examine blood samples using a microscope

CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_17 Investigate the cause of a fire
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CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_18 Develop a way to better predict the weather

CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_19 Work in a biology lab

CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_20 Invent a replacement for sugar

CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_21 Do laboratory tests to identify diseases

CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_22 Write books or plays

CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_23 Play a musical instrument

CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_24 Compose or arrange music

CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_25 Draw pictures

CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_26 Create special effects for movies

CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_27 Paint sets for plays

CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_28 Write scripts for movies or television shows

CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_29 Perform jazz or tap dance

CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_30 Sing in a band

CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_31 Edit movies

CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_32 Teach an individual an exercise routine

CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_33 Help people with personal or emotional problems

CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_34 Give career guidance to people

CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_35 Perform rehabilitation therapy

CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_36 Do volunteer work at a non-profit organization

CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_37 Teach children how to play sports

CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_38 Teach sign language to people with hearing disabilities

CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_39 Help conduct a group therapy session

CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_40 Take care of children at a day-care center

CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_41 Teach a high-school class

CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_42 Buy and sell stocks and bonds

CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_43 Manage a retail store

CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_44 Operate a beauty salon or barber shop

CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_45 Manage a department within a large company

CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_46 Start your own business

CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_47 Negotiate business contracts

CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_48 Represent a client in a lawsuit

CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_49 Market a new line of clothing

CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_50 Sell merchandise at a department store
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CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_51 Manage a clothing store

CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_52 Develop a spreadsheet using computer software

CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_53 Proofread records or forms

CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_54 Load computer software into a large computer network

CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_55 Operate a calculator

CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_56 Keep shipping and receiving records

CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_57 Calculate the wages of employees

CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_58 Inventory supplies using a hand-held computer

CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_59 Record rent payments

CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_60 Keep inventory records

CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_61 Stamp, sort, and distribute mail for an organization

CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_62 I intend to get a new job within the next year.

CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_62_Opt01 Strongly dislike

CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_62_Opt02 Dislike

CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_62_Opt03 Neutral

CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_62_Opt04 Like

CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_62_Opt05 Strongly like

CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_63 I will try to get a new job within the next year.

CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_64 It would be good for me to get a new job within the next year.

CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_65 Getting a new job within the next year would be beneficial to me.

CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_66 Most people who are important to me think I should get a new job within the next year.

CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_67 It is expected of me that I get a new job within the next year.

CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_68 It is mostly up to me whether I get a new job within the next year.

CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_69 If I want to, I can get a new job within the next year.

CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_70 I intend to seek additional job training within the next year.

CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_70_Opt01 Strongly disagree

CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_70_Opt02 Disagree

CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_70_Opt03 Slightly disagree

CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_70_Opt04 Slightly agree

CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_70_Opt05 Agree

CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_70_Opt06 Strongly agree

CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_71 I will try to seek additional job training within the next year.
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CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_72 It would be good for me to seek additional job training within the next year.

CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_73 Seeking additional job training within the next year would be beneficial to me.

CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_74

Most people who are important to me think I should seek additional job training within the 

next year.

CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_75 It is expected of me that I seek additional job training within the next year.

CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_76 It is mostly up to me whether I seek additional job training within the next year.

CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_77 If I want to, I can seek additional job training within the next year.

CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_78_Prompt In the four weeks ending last Sunday, did you do any of these things ...

CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_78_Opt01 Yes

CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_78_Opt02 No

CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_78 get in contact with a public employment office to find work?

CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_79

get in contact with a private agency (temporary work agency, firm specializing in recruitment, 

etc.) to find work?

CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_80 apply to employers directly?

CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_81 ask among friends, relatives, unions, etc. to find work?

CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_82 place or answer job advertisements?

CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_83 study job advertisements?

CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_84 take a recruitment test or examination or undergo an interview?

CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_85 look for land, premises, or equipment for work?

CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_86 apply for permits, licenses, or financial resources for work?

CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_87 do anything else to find work?

CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_88

If a job had been available in the week ending last Sunday, would you have been able to start 

within 2 weeks?

CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_88_Opt01 Yes

CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_88_Opt02 No

CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_89 All things considered, how satisfied are you with your current job? Would you say you are 

CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_89_Opt01 Extremely satisfied

CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_89_Opt02 Satisfied

CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_89_Opt03 Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied

CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_89_Opt04 Dissatisfied

CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_89_Opt05 Extremely dissatisfied

CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_90 What occupation do you plan on pursuing?
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CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_91 Are you planning on going to a further training, development, or educational program?

CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_91_Opt01 Yes

CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_91_Opt02 No

CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_92 What type of training, development, or educational program do you plan on attending?

CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_92_Opt01 Secondary education without a diploma

CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_92_Opt02 Secondary Education (i.e., High School diploma, GED or equivalent)

CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_92_Opt03 Some Post-Secondary Education (including community, technical or vocational)

CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_92_Opt04 4 year College or University degree

CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_92_Opt05 Beyond a College or University degree

CII.txt Career Interests & Intentionality CII_93 In what field of education will you attend a training, development, or educational program?
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BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_Prompt

Please choose one statement in each pair that is more like you. Make a choice even when 

neither or both statements describe you particularly well. Just think about the two options a 

bit longer and choose the one that is more like you.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_01a I feel comfortable even in very disorganized settings.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_01b I don't necessarily seek difficult assignments, but, when given, I do them pretty well.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_02a Most people would say I am one of the happiest people they have ever met.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_02b I rarely jump into something without thinking about it first.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_03a

Even under time pressure, I would rather take my time to think about my answer to a question 

than to say the first thing that comes to mind.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_03b

I am not one of those people who has to do everything perfectly, but I rarely turn in work 

having silly mistakes, such as spelling errors or missing words.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_04a I tend to blame myself when things go wrong.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_04b I am pretty happy with my life.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_05a If I am running late, I try to call ahead to notify those who are waiting for me.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_05b I'll talk to anyone.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_06a I have a constant desire to learn more.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_06b Others have said I am pleasant to be with.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_07a I would help others as long as I had the free time and ability to do so.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_07b I prefer to work with existing ideas, but sometimes I can come up with new ones of my own.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_08a I try to be polite to everyone.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_08b I would gladly spend some of my leisure time trying to improve my community.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_09a I'm nice to others even when I don't have to be.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_09b On most days, I feel extremely good about myself.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_10a I'm so relaxed about things that others sometimes think I don't care.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_10b I have to be very sick to miss a day of work or not to complete a task on time.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_11a

I sometimes put the needs of my close friends in front of my own, but I generally don't do that 

for others.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_11b Criticism bothers me no more or less than it bothers anyone else.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_12a I like to analyze things instead of taking them at face value.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_12b I tend not to look back on mistakes I've made; I just move on.
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BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_13a I grasp scientific theories easily.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_13b I learn things better by doing them than by reading about them.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_14a I struggle when I have to contribute something original.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_14b I can be nice, but only to people who I know well and have come to trust.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_15a I've won awards for being creative.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_15b Most of the time, I can think of something to say even to complete strangers.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_16a I tend to set goals that are challenging, but still reachable.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_16b I learn things better by doing them than by reading about them.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_17a I don't get distracted easily.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_17b If given a chance, I'd make a good leader.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_18a I try to be polite to everyone.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_18b I tend not to trust people until I know them well.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_19a I wouldn't attend lectures or training courses just for fun.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_19b I am interested in learning about almost everything.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_20a My creative talents would be best described as average.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_20b Keeping things organized does not come naturally to me, but I try anyway.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_21a At times, I get really down on myself for making mistakes, but I get over it quickly.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_21b

I would readily accept my share of responsibility for mistakes at work, but I wouldnt take the 

blame for others.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_22a I can hold a meaningful conversation on just about any topic.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_22b When my friends are low on cash, I have no problem with lending them money.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_23a I am very quick at processing information.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_23b I am really good at tasks that require a careful and cautious approach.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_24a I accept criticism better than most people.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_24b I keep my promises even if it inconveniences my friends or family.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_25a I don't enjoy stressful situations, but I do handle them well.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_25b I was sometimes bored in school because the work was too easy.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_26a I am so quick in my thinking that others have a hard time keeping up with me.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_26b Generating new ideas is effortless for me.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_27a I tend to be helpful and do things for people even when they don't expect it.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_27b I don't like lending money even to my best friends.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_28a I get along with almost everyone.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_28b When being evaluated, I try to get the highest rating possible
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BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_29a I've been told that I need to be more assertive.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_29b I am known to forget to return things that I've borrowed.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_30a

I'm usually on time for meetings at work, but don't care so much about running late with 

friends.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_30b I believe I fulfill my obligations and promises as well as most people.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_31a I never seem to run out of ideas at work.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_31b If I do something stupid or embarrass myself, I usually just laugh it off.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_32a I can find something positive to say in even the worst of situations.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_32b At times, I get really down on myself for making mistakes, but I get over it quickly.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_33a I tend to set goals that are challenging, but still reachable.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_33b I try to be the best at anything I do.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_34a I like most people I meet.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_34b I grasp scientific theories easily.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_35a When working on a team project, I like to take charge of things.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_35b I contribute to charity regularly.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_36a I'm a pleasant person, but, like everyone else, I get grumpy from time to time.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_36b I have about average social skills.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_37a

I'm usually on time for meetings at work, but don't care so much about running late with 

friends.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_37b I have often been critical of others.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_38a I become annoyed when things around me are disorganized.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_38b I feel comfortable even in very disorganized settings.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_39a I have high standards and work toward them.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_39b I have a positive outlook on life.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_40a Most people would call me ambitious.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_40b If I had time, I would double check my answers on an exam before turning it in.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_41a I've been told that I need to be more assertive.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_41b I usually control the topic and flow of conversation.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_42a I don't like lending money even to my best friends.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_42b I wouldn't attend lectures or training courses just for fun.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_43a I don't like to give orders, but I would, if necessary, to get things done.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_43b I tend not to trust people until I know them well.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_44a Most of the time my room is in complete disarray.
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BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_44b I am usually not very quick in my thinking, but I have strengths in other areas.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_45a I can network or socialize with people, but I am not as good at it as some of my friends.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_45b I would happily work in jobs that require little thinking.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_46a I like to go out in a big group.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_46b I always take things apart to find out how they work.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_47a I would happily work in jobs that require little thinking.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_47b I can hold a meaningful conversation on just about any topic.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_48a When I make a mistake, I take full responsibility for it.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_48b Being new and original comes quite naturally to me.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_49a I can be intimidating at times.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_49b Talking to people makes me feel great.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_50a

I would readily accept my share of responsibility for mistakes at work, but I wouldnt take the 

blame for others.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_50b I keep my promises even if it inconveniences my friends or family.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_51a I frequently forget to put things back in their proper places.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_51b I worry a lot more than others.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_52a On most days, I don't have even a single worry.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_52b I usually control the topic and flow of conversation.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_53a I am very generous with my time and money.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_53b I'm just about the most outgoing person there is.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_54a Although I consider myself pretty outgoing, some of my friends are way more sociable.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_54b After I make a mistake, I can't stop thinking about it.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_55a When it comes to finding new solutions, I usually outshine others.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_55b After joining a group, I usually end up becoming the leader.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_56a I am known to make quick, hot-headed decisions.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_56b I carefully choose my words, particularly in a public forum.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_57a

Although I think charitable causes are important, I personally don't like to be involved with 

them.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_57b

I like to do things fast, even when I know that the quality of what I do would be better if I 

slowed down.
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BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_58a

Most of the time I honor my commitments, but when unable to do so, I inform people right 

away.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_58b I carefully choose my words, particularly in a public forum.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_59a I handle stress about as well as most people.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_59b My life has had about an equal share of ups and downs.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_60a I have often been critical of others.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_60b I am on good terms with nearly everyone.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_61a Most people would call me ambitious.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_61b When given a choice, I prefer an easy job to a challenging one.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_62a When working on a team project, I like to take charge of things.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_62b I don't like to give orders, but I would, if necessary, to get things done.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_63a I don't enjoy stressful situations, but I do handle them well.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_63b After I make a mistake, I can't stop thinking about it.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_64a When given a choice, I prefer an easy job to a challenging one.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_64b As long as I pass a training course, I don't care what I have learned.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_65a I sympathize with those worse off than me and help them as much as I can.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_65b I prefer to do things in a logical order.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_66a I like reading books or magazines about current events or new technology.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_66b I am happy with what I know, but there is always room to learn more.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_67a I am on good terms with nearly everyone.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_67b I hardly ever lose or misplace things.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_68a On most days, I don't have even a single worry.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_68b Criticism bothers me no more or less than it bothers anyone else.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_69a I tend to blame myself when things go wrong.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_69b I am more of a listener than a talker.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_70a I need things explained to me only once.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_70b I often feel responsible for making sure that all group projects and assignments are completed.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_71a Being new and original comes quite naturally to me.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_71b In a group task, I tend to develop other people's ideas rather than come up with my own.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_72a I like reading books or magazines about current events or new technology.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_72b I feel at ease when working on difficult tasks.
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BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_73a I prefer informative documentaries to other television programs.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_73b I can find something positive to say in even the worst of situations.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_74a I prefer to work with existing ideas, but sometimes I can come up with new ones of my own.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_74b People always comment on how unique my ideas are.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_75a

I am not one of those people who has to do everything perfectly, but I rarely turn in work 

having silly mistakes, such as spelling errors or missing words.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_75b I complain no more than anyone else.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_76a I am definitely more organized than most people.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_76b When it comes to being tidy and clean, I am about average.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_77a No matter what challenge life throws at me, I can handle it.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_77b I keep detailed notes of important meetings and lectures.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_78a I prefer being alone.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_78b I am known to make quick, hot-headed decisions.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_79a I hate to stay at home alone.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_79b I become annoyed when things around me are disorganized.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_80a In a group task, I tend to develop other people's ideas rather than come up with my own.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_80b Bad things just happen to me more than to others, and there is nothing I can do about it.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_81a I would help others as long as I had the free time and ability to do so.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_81b I am very generous with my time and money.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_82a Organization is a key component of most things I do.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_82b I take my obligations and commitments to others very seriously.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_83a I can network or socialize with people, but I am not as good at it as some of my friends.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_83b Talking to people makes me feel great.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_84a I like jobs that allow me to develop and express my ideas.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_84b I am interested in learning about almost everything.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_85a I can learn math, but I just need a little more time and practice to do so.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_85b

Once in a while, I need a confidence boost, so I do something that's easy and likely to be a 

success.
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BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_86a Although I consider myself pretty outgoing, some of my friends are way more sociable.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_86b I am more of a listener than a talker.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_87a I avoid errors by being careful and thorough.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_87b People always comment on how unique my ideas are.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_88a I wouldn't like having to learn new things all the time just to keep up with my job.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_88b I try to be careful about what I say to others, but sometimes I just can't help myself.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_89a When a decision has to be made, I am usually the one to make it.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_89b I am definitely more organized than most people.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_90a I have made great personal sacrifices to do what I have promised.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_90b I try to be the best at anything I do.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_91a I am happy with what I know, but there is always room to learn more.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_91b I believe I fulfill my obligations and promises as well as most people.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_92a I have to read complex information several times before I fully understand it.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_92b I don't like making decisions for people and prefer that others do it for me.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_93a Every item in my room and on my desk has a designated place.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_93b I love to do experiments and see the results.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_94a

Others usually ask me to join their teams because I am good at helping people work better 

together.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_94b I don't get startled or shaken up easily.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_95a When it comes to being tidy and clean, I am about average.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_95b I am patient and deliberate in my actions.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_96a

Even under time pressure, I would rather take my time to think about my answer to a question 

than to say the first thing that comes to mind.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_96b It is unusual for me to worry about something for more than a day or two.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_97a I have so much going on that it is hard for me to find time for others.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_97b I lower my standards as tasks get more difficult.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_98a I continually strive to uncover information about topics that are new to me.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_98b I enjoy being in positions of high responsibility.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_99a I make every effort to do more than what is expected of me.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_99b I enjoy supervising others.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_100a I have always felt an extremely strong sense of personal responsibility and duty.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_100b I tend to be helpful and do things for people even when they don't expect it.
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BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_101a I speak up when it's important.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_101b For the most part, I feel that my life is on the right track.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_102a I work about as hard to complete tasks as most people I know.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_102b I sometimes have good ideas at work, just like everyone else.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_103a I go above and beyond what is required of me.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_103b I'm easy to talk to.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_104a It is important for me to work in a profession where I can help others.

BPC.txt Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_104b I am pretty happy with my life.