v5rbq: Situation 4 RBQ

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Description

This is particpants' self ratings of their own behavior using the RBQ in the 4th of 4 situations.

Usage

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Format

A data frame with 205 observations on the following 67 variables.

v5rbq001

Interviews others (if present) (e.g., asks a series of questions)

v5rbq002

Volunteers a large amount of information about self

v5rbq003

Seems interested in what someone had to say (Disregard whether interest appears "genuine" or "polite")

v5rbq004

Tries to control the situation (Disregard whether attempts at control succeed or not)

v5rbq005

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)

v5rbq006

Appears to be relaxed and comfortable

v5rbq007

Exhibits social skills (e.g., does things to make other(s) comfortable, keeps conversation moving, entertains or charms other(s))

v5rbq008

Is reserved and unexpressive (e.g., expresses little affect; acts in a stiff, formal manner)

v5rbq009

Laughs frequently (Disregard whether laughter appears to be "nervous" or "genuine")

v5rbq010

Smiles frequently

v5rbq011

Is physically animated; moves around a great deal

v5rbq012

Seems to like other(s) present (e.g., would probably like to be friends with them)

v5rbq013

Exhibits an awkward interpersonal style (e.g., seems to have difficulty knowing what to say, mumbles, fails to respond to other(s)' conversational advances)

v5rbq014

Compares self to other(s) (whether others are present or not)

v5rbq015

Shows high enthusiasm and a high energy level

v5rbq016

Shows a wide range of interests (e.g., talks about many topics)

v5rbq017

Talks at rather than with other(s) (e.g., conducts a monologue, ignores what others say)

v5rbq018

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.)

v5rbq019

Expresses criticism (of anybody or anything) (Low placement implies expresses praise)

v5rbq020

Is talkative (as observed in this situation)

v5rbq021

Expresses insecurity (e.g., seems touchy or overly sensitive)

v5rbq022

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)

v5rbq023

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)

v5rbq024

Expresses sympathy (to anyone, i.e., including conversational references)(Low placement implies unusual lack of sympathy)

v5rbq025

Initiates humor

v5rbq026

Seeks reassurance (e.g., asks for agreement, fishes for praise)

v5rbq027

Exhibits condescending behavior (e.g., acts as if self is superior to others [present, or otherwise])(Low placement implies acting inferior)

v5rbq028

Seems likable (to other(s) present)

v5rbq029

Seeks advice

v5rbq030

Appears to regard self as physically attractive

v5rbq031

Acts irritated

v5rbq032

Expresses warmth (to anyone, e.g., include any references to "my close friend," etc)

v5rbq033

Tries to undermine, sabotage or obstruct

v5rbq034

Expresses hostility (no matter toward whom or what)

v5rbq035

Is unusual or unconventional in appearance

v5rbq036

Behaves in a fearful or timid manner

v5rbq037

Is expressive in face, voice or gestures

v5rbq038

Expresses interest in fantasy or daydreams (Low placement only if such interest is explicitly disavowed)

v5rbq039

Expresses guilt (about anything)

v5rbq040

Keep other(s) at a distance; avoids development of any sort of interpersonal relationship (Low placement implies behavior to get close to other(s))

v5rbq041

Shows interest in intellectual or cognitive matters (e.g., by discussing an intellectual idea in detail or with enthusiasm)

v5rbq042

Seems to enjoy the situation

v5rbq043

Says or does something interesting

v5rbq044

Says negative things about self (e.g., is self-critical; expresses feelings of inadequacy)

v5rbq045

Displays ambition (e.g., passionate discussion of career plans, course grades, opportunities to make money)

v5rbq046

Blames others (for anything)

v5rbq047

Expresses self-pity or feelings of victimization

v5rbq048

Expresses sexual interest (e.g., acts attracted to someone present; expresses interest in dating or sexual matters in general)

v5rbq049

Behaves in a cheerful manner

v5rbq050

Gives up when faced with obstacles (Low placement implies unusual persistence)

v5rbq051

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)

v5rbq052

Offers advice

v5rbq053

Speaks fluently and expresses ideas well

v5rbq054

Emphasizes accomplishments of self, family or acquaintances (Low placement = emphasizes failures of these individuals)

v5rbq055

Behaves in a competitive manner (Low placement implies cooperative behavior)

v5rbq056

Speaks in a loud voice

v5rbq057

Speaks sarcastically (e.g., says things (s)he does not mean; makes facetious comments that are not necessarily funny)

v5rbq058

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)

v5rbq059

Engages in constant eye contact with someone (Low placement implies unusual lack of eye contact)

v5rbq060

Seems detached from the situation

v5rbq061

Speaks quickly (Low placement = speaks slowly)

v5rbq062

Acts playful

v5rbq063

Other(s) seek advice from P

v5rbq064

Concentrates on/works hard at a task (Low placement implies loafing)

v5rbq065

Engages in physical activity (e.g., works up a sweat)(Low placement = almost completely sedentary)

v5rbq066

Acts in a self-indulgent manner (e.g., spending, eating, or drinking)(Low placement implies self-denial)

v5rbq067

Exhibits physical discomfort or pain (High placement = in excess of what seems proportionate; Low placement implies lack of these signs where expected)

Details

Subjects are listed as Rows (N=205). RBQ items (rbqv3.items) (100 items)

Source

http://psy2.fau.edu/~shermanr/index.html

References

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

Examples

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data(v5rbq)	
head(v5rbq)
data(rbqv3.items)#lets look at the RBQ items
rbqv3.items

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