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v4rbq: Situation 3 RBQ

Description

This is participants' self-ratings of their own behavior using the RBQ in the 3rd of 4 situations that they experienced.

Usage

data(v4rbq)

Format

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

v4rbq001

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

v4rbq002

Volunteers a large amount of information about self

v4rbq003

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

v4rbq004

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

v4rbq005

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)

v4rbq006

Appears to be relaxed and comfortable

v4rbq007

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

v4rbq008

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

v4rbq009

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

v4rbq010

Smiles frequently

v4rbq011

Is physically animated; moves around a great deal

v4rbq012

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

v4rbq013

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

v4rbq014

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

v4rbq015

Shows high enthusiasm and a high energy level

v4rbq016

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

v4rbq017

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

v4rbq018

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.)

v4rbq019

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

v4rbq020

Is talkative (as observed in this situation)

v4rbq021

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

v4rbq022

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)

v4rbq023

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)

v4rbq024

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

v4rbq025

Initiates humor

v4rbq026

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

v4rbq027

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

v4rbq028

Seems likable (to other(s) present)

v4rbq029

Seeks advice

v4rbq030

Appears to regard self as physically attractive

v4rbq031

Acts irritated

v4rbq032

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

v4rbq033

Tries to undermine, sabotage or obstruct

v4rbq034

Expresses hostility (no matter toward whom or what)

v4rbq035

Is unusual or unconventional in appearance

v4rbq036

Behaves in a fearful or timid manner

v4rbq037

Is expressive in face, voice or gestures

v4rbq038

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

v4rbq039

Expresses guilt (about anything)

v4rbq040

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

v4rbq041

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

v4rbq042

Seems to enjoy the situation

v4rbq043

Says or does something interesting

v4rbq044

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

v4rbq045

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

v4rbq046

Blames others (for anything)

v4rbq047

Expresses self-pity or feelings of victimization

v4rbq048

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

v4rbq049

Behaves in a cheerful manner

v4rbq050

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

v4rbq051

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)

v4rbq052

Offers advice

v4rbq053

Speaks fluently and expresses ideas well

v4rbq054

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

v4rbq055

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

v4rbq056

Speaks in a loud voice

v4rbq057

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

v4rbq058

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)

v4rbq059

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

v4rbq060

Seems detached from the situation

v4rbq061

Speaks quickly (Low placement = speaks slowly)

v4rbq062

Acts playful

v4rbq063

Other(s) seek advice from P

v4rbq064

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

v4rbq065

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

v4rbq066

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

v4rbq067

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) (100 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(v4rbq)
head(v4rbq)
data(rbqv3.items)#lets look at the RBQ items
rbqv3.items