multicon (version 1.6)

v2rbq: Situation 1 RBQ

Description

This is participants' self-ratings of their own behavior using the RBQ in the 1st of 4 situations that they experienced.

Usage

data(v2rbq)

Format

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

v2rbq001

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

v2rbq002

Volunteers a large amount of information about self

v2rbq003

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

v2rbq004

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

v2rbq005

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)

v2rbq006

Appears to be relaxed and comfortable

v2rbq007

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

v2rbq008

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

v2rbq009

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

v2rbq010

Smiles frequently

v2rbq011

Is physically animated; moves around a great deal

v2rbq012

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

v2rbq013

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

v2rbq014

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

v2rbq015

Shows high enthusiasm and a high energy level

v2rbq016

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

v2rbq017

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

v2rbq018

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.)

v2rbq019

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

v2rbq020

Is talkative (as observed in this situation)

v2rbq021

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

v2rbq022

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)

v2rbq023

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)

v2rbq024

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

v2rbq025

Initiates humor

v2rbq026

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

v2rbq027

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

v2rbq028

Seems likable (to other(s) present)

v2rbq029

Seeks advice

v2rbq030

Appears to regard self as physically attractive

v2rbq031

Acts irritated

v2rbq032

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

v2rbq033

Tries to undermine, sabotage or obstruct

v2rbq034

Expresses hostility (no matter toward whom or what)

v2rbq035

Is unusual or unconventional in appearance

v2rbq036

Behaves in a fearful or timid manner

v2rbq037

Is expressive in face, voice or gestures

v2rbq038

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

v2rbq039

Expresses guilt (about anything)

v2rbq040

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

v2rbq041

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

v2rbq042

Seems to enjoy the situation

v2rbq043

Says or does something interesting

v2rbq044

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

v2rbq045

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

v2rbq046

Blames others (for anything)

v2rbq047

Expresses self-pity or feelings of victimization

v2rbq048

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

v2rbq049

Behaves in a cheerful manner

v2rbq050

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

v2rbq051

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)

v2rbq052

Offers advice

v2rbq053

Speaks fluently and expresses ideas well

v2rbq054

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

v2rbq055

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

v2rbq056

Speaks in a loud voice

v2rbq057

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

v2rbq058

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)

v2rbq059

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

v2rbq060

Seems detached from the situation

v2rbq061

Speaks quickly (Low placement = speaks slowly)

v2rbq062

Acts playful

v2rbq063

Other(s) seek advice from P

v2rbq064

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

v2rbq065

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

v2rbq066

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

v2rbq067

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 are listed as Rows (N=205). 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(v2rbq)
head(v2rbq)
data(rbqv3.items)#lets look at the RBQ items
rbqv3.items