multicon (version 1.6)

beh.comp: Behavioral Composite

Description

This is a composite of a participants' behavior across 4 situations.

Usage

data(beh.comp)

Format

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)

Source

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

Details

Subjects (N=205) are listed in rows. RBQ items (rbqv3.items) (67 items)

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

data(beh.comp)
head(beh.comp)