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Circumplex Scales of Interpersonal Efficacy

For each of the following behaviors, rate how sure you are that you can act that way with other people. Use the following rating scale:

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I am not at all confident that...

I am mildly confident that...

I am moderately confident that...

I am very confident that...

I am absolutely confident that...

Sample Item:

When I am with others, 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ...I can express myself clearly

If you are absolutely confident that you can express yourself clearly, you would circle 10. If you feel not at all confident, you would circle 0. If you feel moderately confident that you can express yourself clearly, you would circle 5, and so on.

01. When I am with others, 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ...I can express myself openly

02. When I am with others, 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ...I can be tough

03. When I am with others, 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ...I can follow the rules

04. When I am with others, 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ...I can be assertive

05. When I am with others, 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ...I can hide my thoughts and feelings

06. When I am with others, 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ...I can fit in

07. When I am with others, 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ...I can keep the upper hand

08. When I am with others, 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ...I can avoid getting into arguments

09. When I am with others, 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ...I can smooth over any difficulties

10. When I am with others, 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ...I can be cold and unfriendly when I want to

11. When I am with others, 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ...I can get along with them

12. When I am with others, 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ...I can speak up when I have something to say

13. When I am with others, 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ...I can be submissive

14. When I am with others, 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ...I can understand their feelings

15. When I am with others, 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ...I can win any arguments or competitions

16. When I am with others, 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ...I can be a follower

17. When I am with others, 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ...I can get them to listen to what I have to say

18. When I am with others, 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ...I can get them to leave me alone

19. When I am with others, 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ...I can be nice

20. When I am with others, 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ...I can take charge

21. When I am with others, 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ...I can disappear into the background when I want

22. When I am with others, 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ...I can soothe hurt feelings

23. When I am with others, 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ...I can be aggressive if I need to

24. When I am with others, 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ...I can avoid making them angry

25. When I am with others, 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ...I can be a leader

26. When I am with others, 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ...I can be cruel when the situation calls for it

27. When I am with others, 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ...I can be giving

28. When I am with others, 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ...I can be forceful

29. When I am with others, 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ...I can be quiet

30. When I am with others, 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ...I can be helpful

31. When I am with others, 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ...I can tell them when I am annoyed

32. When I am with others, 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ...I can let others take charge