x
HIGH
Perceptive about others’ intentions but tends to assume they have bad ulterior motives; prone to negativity, quarrelsome.
The Skeptical scale concerns being alert for signs of deceptive behavior in others and taking action when it is detected.
LOW
HIGH
Can be described as trusting, forgiving, naïve
Can be described as tolerant, easy going, trusting
Can be described as wary, mistrustful, insightful
Can be described as suspicious, argumentative, shrewd
LOW
HIGH
Can be described as trusting, forgiving, naïve
Can be described as tolerant, easy going, trusting
Can be described as wary, mistrustful, insightful
Can be described as suspicious, argumentative, shrewd
x
Perceptive about others’ intentions but tends to assume they have bad ulterior motives; prone to negativity, quarrelsome.
x
Seems positive and steady, but may not examine others’ true intentions carefully enough; prone to naïveté.
x
Generalized mistrust of people and institutions; worrisome and alert for signs of perceived mistreatment.
x
Generally trusting, seems practical and cooperative; follows through but may get taken advantage of by others.
x
Prone to holding grudges and unwilling to forgive real or perceived wrongs; unsympathetic and fault-finding.
x
Forgiving of others and understanding; others may take advantage of this accepting nature.