The Personality Questionnaire, called the Anxiety Scale, was developed taking into account different reactions of a person to certain factors. Published in 1953 by J. Taylor, the psychological test questionnaire has become in demand in many areas, including as a job applicant test.
The level of anxiety shows possible deviations in a person prone to social phobia, aggression, suspiciousness, and also well shows stress resistance and possible reactions in various situations. Based on the results of tests conducted on people prone to chronic anxiety reactions and panic attacks.
Scale as an indicator of a good employee
Depending on the intended type of work, the scale is interpreted taking into account increased and decreased anxiety. This is due to the fact that people who tend to worry often about various things, such astend to perform some functions much more effectively than those who experience little or no symptoms of anxiety.
Taylor's method of measuring the level of anxiety is based on the difference in test results in people who have different attitudes to certain life situations. By changing the conscious assessment of others, as well as evaluating himself, a person experiences various internal states that provoke certain actions.
How the method of measuring the level of anxiety works - the J. Taylor scale
The questionnaire contains 50 statements, to which two polar answers "Yes" and "No" are attached. The subject must, without hesitation, mark the answer that he considers correct for himself. Then, based on the answers, the specialist derives a scale of anxiety, consisting of five groups, according to which, depending on the points scored, the level of anxiety of a person is revealed.
This, almost universal, test questionnaire is suitable for various fields of activity: from trade to government agencies. The questionnaire is not intended for testing children. Most often, it is offered to applicants for any position in the enterprise.
Important addition
B. G. Norakidze supplemented the original test questionnaire with another scale consisting of 10 statements. The scale of lies, included in the questionnaire in 1975, is designed to identify the respondent's tendency to demonstrativeness. It also allows you to understand how sincerely a person approaches the answers to the proposed questions, and how likelydeception. Here is a technique for measuring the level of Taylor's anxiety in the adaptation of T. A. Nemchinov.
Questions:
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- I can work long hours without getting tired.
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- I always keep my promises, whether it's convenient for me or not.
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- Usually my hands and feet are warm.
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- I rarely get headaches.
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- I am confident in my abilities.
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- Waiting makes me nervous
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- Sometimes I feel like I'm good for nothing.
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- I usually feel quite happy.
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- I can't focus on just one thing.
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- As a child, I always immediately and meekly did everything that was assigned to me.
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- I get an upset stomach once a month or more.
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- I often find myself worrying about something.
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- I think I'm no more nervous than most other people.
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- I'm not too shy.
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- Life is almost always stressful for me.
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- Sometimes I talk about things I don't understand.
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- I don't blush more often than others.
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- I often get upset over little things.
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- I rarely notice palpitations or shortness of breath.
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- I don't like all the people I know.
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- I can't sleep if something disturbs me.
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- I am usually calm and not easily upset.
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- I am often tormentednightmares.
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- I tend to take things too seriously.
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- When I'm nervous, I sweat more.
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- I have restless and interrupted sleep.
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- In games, I prefer to win rather than lose.
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- I am more sensitive than most people.
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- Sometimes immodest jokes and witticisms make me laugh.
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- I would like to be as happy with my life as others are probably.
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- My stomach is bothering me a lot.
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- I am constantly preoccupied with my material and official affairs.
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- I'm wary of some people even though I know they can't hurt me.
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- I am easily confused.
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- I get so excited at times that it prevents me from falling asleep.
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- I prefer to avoid conflicts and predicaments.
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- I get nausea and vomiting.
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- I've never been late for dates or work.
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- I definitely feel useless at times.
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- Sometimes I feel like cursing.
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- I almost always feel anxious about something or someone.
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- I'm worried about possible failures.
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- I'm often afraid I'm about to blush.
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- I often get desperate.
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- I am a nervous and easily excitable person.
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- I often notice that my hands shake when I try to do something.
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- I almost always feel hungry.
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- I lack confidence.
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- I sweat easily even on cold days.
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- I often daydream about things that are best left unsaid.
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- I rarely get stomach ache.
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- I find it very difficult to focus on any task or work.
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- I have periods of anxiety so intense that I can't sit still for long.
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- I always reply to emails immediately after reading.
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- I get upset easily.
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- I almost never blush.
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- I have far fewer various fears and fears than my friends and acquaintances.
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- Sometimes I put off until tomorrow what should be done today.
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- I usually work with a lot of stress.
Transcription of the test-questionnaire
The scale of lies shows the results of a person's propensity to deceive. From 4 to 5 points on this scale shows the result, which is typical for a person who is lying and trying to hide reliable information.
J. Taylor's Anxiety Measuring Scale suggests five groups in the gradation of anxiety.
50-60 points. First group- a total score of 50-60 points - refers to a very high level of anxiety.
Here, a person can be assumed to have mental disorders. The individual has increased self-criticism, difficulties with adaptation in society, difficulties in work and study. A person constantly feels threatened and anxious, even in situations where there are no signs of this. Suffering from excessive sweating, frequent heart palpitations and general weakness.
25-40 points. High level of anxiety - results in the range of 25-40 points.
This group includes people with low self-esteem and high emotionality. They do not seek to express their opinion, more often they try to avoid such situations. Feelings such people hide deep inside, for fear of being misunderstood. Very susceptible to criticism, even if it is constructive. A stressful situation for them becomes a cause of discomfort, performance decreases. However, people with high levels of anxiety need recognition for their talents.
15-25 points. Medium level tending to high. The result is from 15 to 25 points.
Such people are characterized by calm emotionality, sociability and moderate self-esteem. Despite the fact that the inner state of mind of such people is rather calm and moderate, they still tend to experience some groundless anxiety.
5-15 points. Average tending to low. 5-15 points on the Taylor Anxiety Test.
Man,having his own opinion on any issues and able to defend it in disputes and discussions. An independent look and high self-esteem are characteristic of people with an average level of anxiety. Such people perceive criticism calmly and with great attention to what has been said. Anxiety visits such people infrequently and only in fact. The tendency to laziness is one of the negative factors in their behavior.
0-5 points. Low level of anxiety according to the method of measuring the level of anxiety by J. Taylor.
People with low levels of anxiety may seem indifferent at first glance. Laziness and irresponsibility often accompany them in life, but when it comes to personal interests, they mobilize their resources and can achieve a lot. People with a low level have a feeling of fear or anxiety only in a situation of this kind that has already arisen.
The result of the result is discord
When selecting applicants for any position, based on the indicators of Taylor's anxiety level measurement method, it is still worth considering that each person can have both advantages and disadvantages. Sometimes people with low levels of anxiety are the most sought after in some areas of activity. And vice versa, those with a high level can prove themselves in another area.
