Ego State Analysis Quiz Instructions: These pages contain a series of optional choice statements. Please make 2 choices for each statement. Score a 2 for your first choice (the choice that BEST describes you) and a 1 for your second choice (the choice that NEXT BEST describes you). LEAVE THE OTHER ANSWERS BLANK. 1. Disregarding income, the career I would like to have is: A. Owning and running my own business. B. Being some type of counselor or advisor. C. Being around and close to people. D. About what I am doing now or where I am going. 2. Other people like me because: A. They know that they can depend on me in their time of need. B. I show care and concern for them as a person C. I am honest and straightforward with them. D. I usually enjoy what I am doing 3. When family members or friends become upset or worried, I tend to: A. Show my concern for their feelings but do not offer advice. B. Listen closely but do not offer advice unless specifically asked. C. Try to get them into a better mood by suggesting something fun to do. D. Advise them on how I think they could solve their problems. 4. When someone gets onto me for doing something wrong, I usually: A. Calmly hear them out before saying anything. B. Do what the situation calls for without getting upset. C. Apologize for the mistake and try to do better. D. Explain how or why the mistake happened. 5. When I think about government and politicians in general: A. I get fed up with the overall mess they have made. B. I vote my convictions and do not hassle myself. C. I realize how little I can do about it. D. I get sort of angry at some of the ridiculous laws they have passed. Page 1 of 5
6. Many of my problems come from: A. Getting others to do what they should. B. Getting others to think for themselves. C. Lacking courage and confidence in myself. D. Convincing others to let me do things my own way. 7. When someone is doing something that I think is wrong, I usually: A. Show them the right way to do it. B. Try to help them see what is really correct. C. Ask if they have considered other ways. D. Tell them what will happen if they do it wrong. 8. Generally speaking, the most successful people: A. Work hard and fulfill their responsibilities. B. Seem to know who they are and what they want. C. Have the courage and confidence to think and act on their own. 9. Generally speaking, people who get the most from life: A. Are willing to give of themselves to help others. B. Handle life s problems in a very practical manner. C. Don t worry or concern themselves with small problems. 10. Most people would enjoy better health if they would: A. Keep themselves in better physical condition. B. Worry less and take better care of themselves. C. Accept and like themselves more. 11. When a person makes a mistake, he/she should: A. Learn from his/her error and not do it again. B. Recognize that everyone makes mistakes. C. Forgive him/herself for the error. 12. You are to take care of 3 four-year-old children for two hours while their parents are busy. You will: A. Help them find something interesting and fun to do. B. Observe their activities so they do not hurt themselves or others. C. Get down on the floor and play with them. Page 2 of 5
13. You have been planning several weeks on a fun type weekend with another couple. At the last moment, they call and say they have decided not to go. You will probably: A. Go ahead without them or find something else fun to do instead. B. Postpone your plans and fell somewhat disappointed. C. Try to talk them into changing their minds and going with you. 14. At a party, someone accidentally spills ice cream on your clothing. You will: A. Clean it up as best you can and enjoy yourself. B. Go home and change or leave as soon as possible. C. Feel anger at the person who was so clumsy. 15. Others might describe you as: A. Strong firm decisive. B. Informed, wise, helpful. C. Kind, loving, understanding. D. Straightforward, self-confident, well-organized. E. Fun to be with, very much alive, spontaneous. F. Helpful, agreeable, cooperative. G. Clever, somewhat rebellious, independent. 16. As I think about myself, I find that: A. I am often critical of others thoughts and actions. B. Others seem to come to me for advice. C. I demonstrate a real concern for others feelings. D. I listen well when others are talking. E. I do a lot of different things for enjoyment. F. I am not as self-confident as I want to be. G. I like to discuss controversial subjects. 17. Perhaps my greatest personal assets are: A. My ability to do a job well. B. My concern to help others do better. C. My sincerity in dealing with others. D. My ability to evaluation situations. E. My ability to enjoy life and other people. F. My loyalty to people, ideals, and beliefs. G. My ability to take care of myself. Take the numbers from the statements and transfer them onto the next sheet: The Ego State Analysis Score Sheet Page 3 of 5
The Ego State Analysis Score Sheet 1 A B C D 2 A B C D 3 A B C D 4 A B C D 5 A B C D 6 A B C D 7 A B C D 8 A B C 9 A B C 10 A B C 11 A B C 12 A B C 13 A B C 14 A B C 15 A B C D E F G 16 A B C D E F G 17 A B C D E F G Total CP RP NP A FC HC DC 1. Transfer the numbers from the Ego State Analysis Quiz to the correct boxes on this page. 2. Add the vertical columns and record the number in the TOTAL section. 3. After you have your TOTALs on this sheet, you may plot your Ego Gram on the next page. Page 4 of 5
Ego State Analysis: Ego Gram 20 20 16 16 12 12 8 8 4 4 CP RP NP A FC HC DC 1. Plot your Ego Gram on this page by: a. Plotting the TOTAL numbers from the Ego State Analysis Score Sheet. b. Shade in the area to make a vertical bar chart. Compare with others. Discuss with interest and curiosity. Page 5 of 5