Being an adult in modern society requires a wide variety of skills and knowledge. No matter what your age, this test will show you how adult you are in 14 important areas of functioning. Designed by Dr. Robert Epstein (follow on Twitter at @DrREpstein), one of America's most distinguished research psychologists, the test contains 140 yes/no questions and should take you between 10 and 15 minutes to complete. The test has been empirically validated with a sample of more than 30,000 people between ages 10 and 83.
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Before we get to the test itself, we'll ask you a few basic questions about yourself. Demographic information is being collected for research purposes only and will be kept strictly confidential.
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Please answer each of the following questions.
*1. Can someone be both a leader and a follower?
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*2. Drugs and alcohol can interact to produce deadly effects. Is this true?
Yes
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*3. Some people say that true love lasts forever. Do you agree with them?
Yes
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*4. High grades in school pay off with better salaries and more opportunities. Do you agree?
Yes
No
*5. Is it true that both males and females masturbate?
Yes
No
*6. Do most private doctors require you to make an appointment before your visit?
Yes
No
*7. Effective parenting requires knowledge and skill. Do you agree?
Yes
No
*8. If a police officer asked you to get out of your car, would you comply?
Yes
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*9. When you borrow money, do you pay it back?
Yes
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*10. Studying music or the arts might make life more enjoyable. Do you agree?
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*11. Do you have trouble spelling?
Yes
No
*12. Do you exercise regularly?
Yes
No
*13. Spirituality and religion aren't necessarily the same thing. Do you agree?
Yes
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*14. Do you write down appointments?
Yes
No
*15. Irresponsible drug use can be fatal. Is this true?
Yes
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*16. When you have trouble solving a problem, do you ask for help?
Yes
No
*17. Driving a car is a complex skill that requires training and practice. Do you agree?
Yes
No
*18. Can you make decisions without help from other people?
Yes
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*19. Most jobs require specific skills. Is this true?
Yes
No
*20. At a job interview, it's important to make a good first impression. Do you agree?
Yes
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*21. Love is not enough to make a marriage successful. Do you agree?
Yes
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*22. Are leaders always right?
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*23. College graduates usually earn more money than high-school graduates. Is this true?
Yes
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*24. When things get tough, do you give up?
Yes
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*25. High school graduates earn less money than college graduates. Do you agree?
Yes
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*26. When you start a task, do you usually complete it?
Yes
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*27. Are you sometimes wrong?
Yes
No
*28. Is 25 percent the same as one fourth?
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*29. Are you willing to accept the blame when you do something wrong?
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*30. Do you respect other people's opinions?
Yes
No
*31. Psychologists treat problems of mood or behavior. Is this true?
Yes
No
*32. Is a condom 100 percent effective in preventing pregnancy?
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*33. Can a woman become pregnant throughout her menstrual cycle?
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*34. Each student has unique educational needs. Do you agree?
Yes
No
*35. Must leaders be good at making decisions?
Yes
No
*36. AIDS can be transmitted among both heterosexuals and homosexuals. Is this true?
Yes
No
*37. Intimate relationships require work and compromise. Do you agree?
Yes
No
*38. Is the uterus part of the female reproductive system?
Yes
No
*39. Are you well coordinated physically?
Yes
No
*40. Are love and sex the same thing?
Yes
No
*41. If you were unable to take care of yourself, would you know where to get help?
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No
*42. Is it true that you must be 21 years old to vote?
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No
*43. Almost everyone in the U.S. has to pay taxes of some sort. Is this true?
Yes
No
*44. Is it necessary to be loved in order to be fulfilled as a person?
Yes
No
*45. Do you have trouble expressing your feelings?
Yes
No
*46. Are you strong physically?
Yes
No
*47. Is being in love sometimes painful?
Yes
No
*48. Arriving on time is important in keeping a job. Do you agree?
Yes
No
*49. Are you overweight?
Yes
No
*50. Taxes are collected by governments to help pay for schools, roads, and other services that people share. Is this true?
Yes
No
*51. Do you think about the consequences of your behavior before acting?
Yes
No
*52. You can get married in most states without a license. Is this true?
Yes
No
*53. The improper use of prescription medication can be dangerous. Is this true?
Yes
No
*54. Can drinking alcohol damage your health?
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No
*55. When you love someone, does that mean that he or she will love you back?
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*56. Does being in love always feel good?
Yes
No
*57. Good leaders respect the people they lead. Do you agree?
Yes
No
*58. Are you careless with your money?
Yes
No
*59. Do you have difficulty making friends?
Yes
No
*60. If you have more education, you'll probably get a better job. Do you agree?
Yes
No
*61. Do you have trouble following instructions?
Yes
No
*62. Do you have difficulty hearing?
Yes
No
*63. Good leaders must be good listeners. Do you agree?
Yes
No
*64. Are you comfortable initiating conversations?
Yes
No
*65. Do you have good vision (perhaps with glasses or contact lenses)?
Yes
No
*66. Masturbation is fairly common in both males and females. Is this true?
Yes
No
*67. No medical examination is needed to join the military. Is this true?
Yes
No
*68. Can a woman become pregnant through an act of oral sex?
Yes
No
*69. Do you know how to negotiate to get what you want?
Yes
No
*70. To get a driver's license, you have to pass both a written test and a road test. Is this true?
Yes
No
*71. When you don't understand something, do you ask for help?
Yes
No
*72. Some people say that we all have a "true love." Do you agree with them?
Yes
No
*73. Do you keep a list of things to do?
Yes
No
*74. Does leadership require self-discipline?
Yes
No
*75. 134 + 62 = 196. Is this correct?
Yes
No
*76. Drinking alcohol can impair thinking and judgment. Do you agree?
Yes
No
*77. Drinking coffee counters the harmful effects of alcohol. Is this true?
Yes
No
*78. To get married, you need to have a license. Is this true?
Yes
No
*79. Do you know how to write a check?
Yes
No
*80. You can be a spiritual person without participating in an organized religion. Is this true?
Yes
No
*81. Most people in the U.S. are not required to pay any taxes. Is this true?
Yes
No
*82. To get most jobs, you need to complete an application form. Is this true?
Yes
No
*83. Do you always think logically?
Yes
No
*84. If necessary, could you take care of yourself?
Yes
No
*85. Are there different types of love?
Yes
No
*86. Do you spend your money wisely?
Yes
No
*87. Can you join the military without a college degree?
Yes
No
*88. Important learning occurs both inside and outside a school. Do you agree?
Yes
No
*89. Problems can often be solved in more than one way. Do you agree?
Yes
No
*90. Do you have some money saved for emergencies?
Yes
No
*91. If someone attacked your loved ones, would you try to defend them?
Yes
No
*92. To keep a job, you often have to be willing to work for people you don't like. Do you agree?
Yes
No
*93. Do you have trouble initiating conversations?
Yes
No
*94. Do you find it difficult to read?
Yes
No
*95. Is your writing legible?
Yes
No
*96. "Safe sex" means having sex in a safe place. Is this true?
Yes
No
*97. To keep a job, you often have to make personal sacrifices. Is this true?
Yes
No
*98. Can you read a newspaper?
Yes
No
*99. Are you usually on time for appointments?
Yes
No
*100. Most problems have just one solution. Do you agree?
Yes
No
*101. An hour has 90 minutes. Do you agree?
Yes
No
*102. Are you at your ideal weight?
Yes
No
*103. Are you careless with money?
Yes
No
*104. Is it important to know the difference between right and wrong?
Yes
No
*105. The Democratic and Republican parties are the only two political parties in the U.S. Is this true?
Yes
No
*106. Psychologists treat physical problems like broken bones, pains, and diseases. Is this true?
Yes
No
*107. Good hygiene is important for health. Do you agree?
Yes
No
*108. To become an officer in the military, you generally need a college degree. Is this true?
Yes
No
*109. Are young people ages 16 and under generally required by law to attend school?
Yes
No
*110. Communication skills are essential in marriage. Do you agree?
Yes
No
*111. You can earn a high school diploma by completing high school or passing an equivalency test. Do you agree?
Yes
No
*112. To keep a job, it's important to arrive on time each day. Do you agree?
Yes
No
*113. Officials such as judges help preserve order in society. Do you agree?
Yes
No
*114. When you make a commitment, do you honor it?
Yes
No
*115. Adequate sleep is important for good health. Do you agree?
Yes
No
*116. Are you willing to fight for your rights?
Yes
No
*117. If you are severely depressed for several weeks, you should probably get professional help. Do you agree?
Yes
No
*118. If you were having thoughts about hurting yourself or others, would you know where to get help?
Yes
No
*119. To use a gun properly and safely, you need training and practice. Do you agree?
Yes
No
*120. 42 x 5 = 220. Is this correct?
Yes
No
*121. Do you tire easily?
Yes
No
*122. Could you use a recipe to bake a cake?
Yes
No
*123. Physicians treat physical problems like broken bones, pains, and diseases. Is this true?
Yes
No
*124. Alcohol use causes tens of thousands of auto accidents each year. Do you agree?
Yes
No
*125. Are there different ways to express love?
Yes
No
*126. The greater your body weight, the more alcohol you can tolerate. Is this true?
Yes
No
*127. Can you spell correctly?
Yes
No
*128. Do you know how to write and send a letter?
Yes
No
*129. You can consume any amount of alcohol and still remain alert. Is this true?
Yes
No
*130. When people misunderstand you, can you explain your point of view?
Yes
No
*131. Learning new skills can greatly enhance your life. Do you agree?
Yes
No
*132. When you have a job to do, do you try to do it properly?
Yes
No
*133. In the U.S., all government officials are elected by voters. Is this true?
Yes
No
*134. If you wanted to get a job or change jobs, would you know how to do that?
Yes
No
*135. It's improper to have sex with someone without his or her consent. Is this true?
Yes
No
*136. Do you have trouble getting along with other people?
Yes
No
*137. Are leaders sometimes wrong?
Yes
No
*138. Homosexuality involves sex between two people of the opposite sex. Is this true?
Yes
No
*139. Do you have good physical flexibility?
Yes
No
*140. You can get prescription medicine over-the-counter without a prescription. Is this true?
Yes
No