Here's how to score your test: Compare your answers with the ones below. For every one of yours that matches up with the one here, give yourself one point.
Answers
1.) F
2.) F
3.) F
4.) F
5.) T
6.) T
7.) T
8.) T
9.) F
10.) T
11.) T
12.) F
13.) T
14.) F
15.) T
16.) T
17.) F
18.) T
19.) T
20.) F
21.) F
22.) F
23.) F
24.) T
25.) T
Scoring
If you scored...
15-25 -- You
are a high self-monitor.
9-14
-- You are a moderate
self-monitor.
0-
8 -- You are a low
self-monitor.
Interpretations
High self-monitors have the ability to adjust their own behavior to fit the situation (role-playing). They often act like different people at different times, depending on what the situation is and who else it involves. They are very in-tune with what behavior is "appropriate" and they often look for social cues (and the reactions of others) as to how they "should" act. High self-monitoring is associated with success in politics, acting, and sales. High self-monitors have also been found to be more "sociable, affectionate, energetic, sensitive, open, and intellectually curious." They tend to have high self-esteem, and their monitoring behaviors may be a way to make themselves more likeable (thus maintaining self-esteem).
Moderate self-monitors are the most well-adjusted. Both highs and lows tend to be more neurotic.
Low self-monitors tend to act consistently in all situations and with all people. They base their behavior on their own beliefs, attitudes, and values. Rather than changing themselves to fit the situation, low self-monitors try to change the situation to fit themselves. Low self-monitors are generally more committed in romantic relationships, but may be lacking in social skills.
Evidence (Gangestad
and Simpson's 1993 study) shows that self-monitoring styles may be at least
partially genetic, but there hasn't been much research on the topic.
Personally, I think it is probably more dependent on environmental factors
(life experience, etc).
I scored a
15. I don't know about the high self-esteem part...(you guys who
know me know what i mean!) But the rest of it sounded about right.