Description Usage Format Details Source References Examples
This is a composite of a participants' behavior across 4 situations.
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compRBQ001
Interviews others (if present) (e.g., asks a series of questions)
compRBQ002
Volunteers a large amount of information about self
compRBQ003
Seems interested in what someone had to say (Disregard whether interest appears "genuine" or "polite")
compRBQ004
Tries to control the situation (Disregard whether attempts at control succeed or not)
compRBQ005
Dominates the situation (Disregard intention, e.g., if P dominates the situation "by default" because other(s) present do very little, this item should receive high placement)
compRBQ006
Appears to be relaxed and comfortable
compRBQ007
Exhibits social skills (e.g., does things to make other(s) comfortable, keeps conversation moving, entertains or charms other(s))
compRBQ008
Is reserved and unexpressive (e.g., expresses little affect; acts in a stiff, formal manner)
compRBQ009
Laughs frequently (Disregard whether laughter appears to be "nervous" or "genuine")
compRBQ010
Smiles frequently
compRBQ011
Is physically animated; moves around a great deal
compRBQ012
Seems to like other(s) present (e.g., would probably like to be friends with them)
compRBQ013
Exhibits an awkward interpersonal style (e.g., seems to have difficulty knowing what to say, mumbles, fails to respond to other(s)' conversational advances)
compRBQ014
Compares self to other(s) (whether others are present or not)
compRBQ015
Shows high enthusiasm and a high energy level
compRBQ016
Shows a wide range of interests (e.g., talks about many topics)
compRBQ017
Talks at rather than with other(s) (e.g., conducts a monologue, ignores what others say)
compRBQ018
Expresses agreement frequently (High placement implies agreement is expressed unusually often, e.g., in response to each and every statement made. Low placement implies unusual lack of expression of agreement.)
compRBQ019
Expresses criticism (of anybody or anything) (Low placement implies expresses praise)
compRBQ020
Is talkative (as observed in this situation)
compRBQ021
Expresses insecurity (e.g., seems touchy or overly sensitive)
compRBQ022
Shows physical signs of tension or anxiety (e.g., fidgets nervously, voice wavers)(Lack of signs of anxiety = middle placement; low placement = lack of signs under circumstances where you would expect to see them)
compRBQ023
Exhibits a high degree of intelligence (NB: At issue is what is displayed in the interaction not what may or may not be latent. Thus, give this item high placement only if P actually says or does something of high intelligence. Low placement implies exhibition of low intelligence; medium placement = no information one way or the other)
compRBQ024
Expresses sympathy (to anyone, i.e., including conversational references)(Low placement implies unusual lack of sympathy)
compRBQ025
Initiates humor
compRBQ026
Seeks reassurance (e.g., asks for agreement, fishes for praise)
compRBQ027
Exhibits condescending behavior (e.g., acts as if self is superior to others [present, or otherwise])(Low placement implies acting inferior)
compRBQ028
Seems likable (to other(s) present)
compRBQ029
Seeks advice
compRBQ030
Appears to regard self as physically attractive
compRBQ031
Acts irritated
compRBQ032
Expresses warmth (to anyone, e.g., include any references to "my close friend," etc)
compRBQ033
Tries to undermine, sabotage or obstruct
compRBQ034
Expresses hostility (no matter toward whom or what)
compRBQ035
Is unusual or unconventional in appearance
compRBQ036
Behaves in a fearful or timid manner
compRBQ037
Is expressive in face, voice or gestures
compRBQ038
Expresses interest in fantasy or daydreams (Low placement only if such interest is explicitly disavowed)
compRBQ039
Expresses guilt (about anything)
compRBQ040
Keep other(s) at a distance; avoids development of any sort of interpersonal relationship (Low placement implies behavior to get close to other(s))
compRBQ041
Shows interest in intellectual or cognitive matters (e.g., by discussing an intellectual idea in detail or with enthusiasm)
compRBQ042
Seems to enjoy the situation
compRBQ043
Says or does something interesting
compRBQ044
Says negative things about self (e.g., is self-critical; expresses feelings of inadequacy)
compRBQ045
Displays ambition (e.g., passionate discussion of career plans, course grades, opportunities to make money)
compRBQ046
Blames others (for anything)
compRBQ047
Expresses self-pity or feelings of victimization
compRBQ048
Expresses sexual interest (e.g., acts attracted to someone present; expresses interest in dating or sexual matters in general)
compRBQ049
Behaves in a cheerful manner
compRBQ050
Gives up when faced with obstacles (Low placement implies unusual persistence)
compRBQ051
Behaves in a stereotypically masculine/feminine style or manner (Apply the usual stereotypes appropriate to the P's sex. Low placement implies behavior stereotypical of the opposite sex)
compRBQ052
Offers advice
compRBQ053
Speaks fluently and expresses ideas well
compRBQ054
Emphasizes accomplishments of self, family or acquaintances (Low placement = emphasizes failures of these individuals)
compRBQ055
Behaves in a competitive manner (Low placement implies cooperative behavior)
compRBQ056
Speaks in a loud voice
compRBQ057
Speaks sarcastically (e.g., says things (s)he does not mean; makes facetious comments that are not necessarily funny)
compRBQ058
Makes or approaches physical contact with other(s) (Of any sort, including sitting unusually close without touching) (Low placement implies unusual avoidance of physical contact, such as large interpersonal distance)
compRBQ059
Engages in constant eye contact with someone (Low placement implies unusual lack of eye contact)
compRBQ060
Seems detached from the situation
compRBQ061
Speaks quickly (Low placement = speaks slowly)
compRBQ062
Acts playful
compRBQ063
Other(s) seek advice from P
compRBQ064
Concentrates on/works hard at a task (Low placement implies loafing)
compRBQ065
Engages in physical activity (e.g., works up a sweat)(Low placement = almost completely sedentary)
compRBQ066
Acts in a self-indulgent manner (e.g., spending, eating, or drinking)(Low placement implies self-denial)
compRBQ067
Exhibits physical discomfort or pain (High placement = in excess of what seems proportionate; Low placement implies lack of these signs where expected)
Subjects (N=205) are listed in rows.
RBQ items (rbqv3.items
) (67 items)
http://psy2.fau.edu/~shermanr/index.html
Sherman, R. A., Nave, C. S., & Funder, D. C. (2010). Situational similarity and personality predict behavioral consistency. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 99(2), 330-343
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