I find unpredictable situations exhilarating

I do things on the spur of the moment.

I get bored when I have to do the same familiar things.

I have a very wide range of interests.

I am more optimistic than most people.

I am more creative than most people.

I am always looking for new experiences.

I am always doing new things.

I am more enthusiastic than most people.

I am willing to take risks to do what I want to do.

I get restless if I have to stay at home for any length of time.

My friends would say I am very curious.

I have more energy than most people.

On my time off, I like to be free to do whatever looks fun.

I consider (and reconsider) every option thoroughly before making a plan.

I think consistent routines keep life orderly and relaxing.

People should behave according to established standards of proper conduct.

I enjoy planning way ahead.

In general I think it is important to follow rules.

Taking care of my possessions is a high priority for me.

My friends and family would say I have traditional values.

Long established customs need to be respected and preserved.

I tend to be cautious but not fearful.

People should always behave in ways that are morally correct.

It is important to respect authority.

I would rather have loyal friends than interesting friends.

I tend to be meticulous in my duties.

I enjoy competitive conversations.

I like to work in a straightforward path toward completing the task.

I understand complex machines easily.

I am intrigued by rules and patterns that govern systems.

I am more analytical and logical than most people.

I pursue intellectual topics thoroughly and regularly.

I am able to solve problems without letting emotion get in the way

I like to figure out how things work.

I am tough-minded.

Debating is a good way to match my wits with others.

I have no trouble making a choice, even when several alternatives seem equally good at first.

When I buy a new machine (like a camera, computer or car), I want to know all of its technical features.

I like to avoid the nuances and say exactly what I mean.

I think it is important to be direct.

When making a decision, I like to stick to the facts rather than be swayed by people's feelings.

I like to get to know my friend's deepest needs and feelings.

I highly value deep emotional intimacy in my relationships.

Regardless of what is logical, I generally listen to my heart when making important decisions.

I frequently catch myself daydreaming.

I can change my mind easily.

After watching an emotional film, I often still feel moved by it several hours later.

I vividly imagine both wonderful and horrible things happening to me.

I am very sensitive to people's feelings and needs.

I often find myself getting lost in my thoughts during the day.

I feel emotions more deeply than other people.

I have a vivid imagination.

When I wake up from a vivid dream, it takes me a few seconds to return to reality.

I am very empathetic.

When reading, I enjoy it when the writer takes a sidetrack to say something beautiful or meaningful.