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Basic Values Questionnaire
Determine to what extent each of the following 48 statements describes your thinking and approach to life. If the statement is not at all descriptive of you, select number 1. If it is very descriptive of you, select the number 7. Select the number 4 if the statement describes you only somewhat. Use the numbers 2 or 3 for items that are less descriptive of you and the numbers 5 or 6 for those that are more descriptive.
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1. Working for a large company would make my work feel fragmented; I wouldn’t get to see the whole process from start to finish.
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2. I enjoy seeking out friends and talking about any subject that comes up.
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Very descriptive of me
3. I avoid setting goals for fear that I might not reach them.
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Very descriptive of me
4. When evaluating myself, my accomplishments rank higher in my self-critique than the social status of my family of origin.
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Very descriptive of me
5. I get annoyed when people leave before an event is over (such as worship, a concert, a banquet, or a wedding reception).
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Very descriptive of me
6. I feel things are either right or wrong; discussing “gray” areas makes me uncomfortable and seems to compromise the truth.
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7. I don’t feel the need to seek out expert advice when solving a problem.
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Very descriptive of me
8. When I set a goal, I dedicate myself to reaching it, even if other areas of my life suffer as a result.
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Very descriptive of me
9. I’m usually one of the first to try something new.
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Very descriptive of me
10. I tend to associate only with people of the same social status.
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Not at all descriptive of me
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Very descriptive of me
11. I feel strongly that time is a scarce commodity, and I value it highly.
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Very descriptive of me
12. I try to avoid crises by planning my activities before I get started.
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Not at all descriptive of me
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Very descriptive of me
13. I like performing before an audience because it pushes me to perform better.
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Very descriptive of me
14. I tend to evaluate people on the basis of their performance, rather than their position, degree, or job title.
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Very descriptive of me
15. When I tackle a problem, I try to sort the variables into a logical order until I find the correct solution.
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16. I gather information from experts to find solutions to issues of importance to me (e.g., attend lectures, read books and articles, watch videos).
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Very descriptive of me
17. If an important job opportunity involved moving to another city, I would go even if it meant leaving loved ones.
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Very descriptive of me
18. I find it difficult to relate to people who have a significantly higher occupational or social position than mine.
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Very descriptive of me
19. I refer to my watch or cell phone regularly so I won’t be late.
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Very descriptive of me
20. I feel frustrated when someone’s view of me is overly simplistic.
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Not at all descriptive of me
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Very descriptive of me
21. I tend not to worry about potential problems; I wait until a problem develops before taking action.
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Not at all descriptive of me
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Very descriptive of me
22. When waiting in line, I tend to start up conversations with people I don’t know.
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Not at all descriptive of me
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Very descriptive of me
23. I do not accept any task or ministry that is outside of my comfort zone.
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Not at all descriptive of me
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Very descriptive of me
24. It bothers me when someone stops a discussion to push the group to make a decision, especially if everyone hasn’t been given a chance to express their opinion.
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Very descriptive of me
25. I’m annoyed by interruptions to my schedule or routine.
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Very descriptive of me
26. I don’t take sides in a discussion until I’ve heard all the arguments.
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Very descriptive of me
27. Completing a task is almost an obsession with me, and I cannot be content until I am finished.
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Very descriptive of me
28. I enjoy breaking out of my routine occasionally and doing something totally different.
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Very descriptive of me
29. When involved in a project, I tend to work on it until completion, even if that means being late on other things.
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Very descriptive of me
30. Being trained to do something correctly or having a manual puts my mind at ease.
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Very descriptive of me
31. I tend to be fully attentive to the moment, without putting much thought toward what I’m doing later.
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Very descriptive of me
32. I can usually tell what a person will be like if I know who their family is.
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Very descriptive of me
33. I feel that when making a decision, there’s usually one “best” option.
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Very descriptive of me
34. I have no problem sharing my blunders and even failures with others.
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Very descriptive of me
35. I argue my point to the end, even if I know I’m wrong.
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Very descriptive of me
36. I don’t feel that what I’ve done in the past matters much; I have to keep proving myself every day.
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Very descriptive of me
37. When starting a new job or endeavor, I work especially hard to prove myself.
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Very descriptive of me
38. When introducing important people, I include their occupation, title, or degrees (e.g., Dr. Morrison).
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Very descriptive of me
39. I find that relationships are the most important part of work or ministry, even more important than getting the job done.
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Very descriptive of me
40. I avoid participating in games at which I’m not very good.
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Not at all descriptive of me
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Very descriptive of me
41. Even if I’m in a hurry running errands, I’ll stop to talk with a friend.
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Not at all descriptive of me
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Very descriptive of me
42. I have specific goals for what I want to accomplish.
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Very descriptive of me
43. I like to be active with many things so that at any one time I have a choice of what to do.
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Very descriptive of me
44. I research what people are saying about a product before I make a major purchasing decision.
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Very descriptive of me
45. I approach a problem like it’s a motion picture with many scenes, actors, shapes, and colors; if any part were highlighted, removed, or changed, it would distort the meaning and significance of the others.
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Very descriptive of me
46. I feel uncomfortable and frustrated when a discussion ends without a clear resolution of the issue; nobody wins the argument.
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Not at all descriptive of me
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Very descriptive of me
47. I resist a scheduled life, preferring to do things spontaneously.
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Not at all descriptive of me
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Very descriptive of me
48. When leading a meeting, I make sure it begins and ends on time.
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Not at all descriptive of me
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Very descriptive of me
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