Social Adaptation & Genuinity Scale

How adaptable are you in social situations? Are you always your genuine self? Find out now!

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1.) It is difficult to mirror other’s behavior

True

False

1 / 25

2.) I act in a way that is genuine to my beliefs and feelings

True

False

2 / 25

3.) In general, I make no effort to say or do things I know others will like

True

False

3 / 25

4.) I find it difficult to debate for things I do not believe in

True

False

4 / 25

5.) I am able to make spur-of-the-moment presentations or talks on subjects I am not overly familiar with

True

False

5 / 25

6.) I am willing to put on a show to impress people

True

False

6 / 25

7.) If uncertain in social situations, I will mirror other’s behaviors

True

False

7 / 25

8.) I could make a proficient actor

True

False

8 / 25

9.) In general, I don’t seek advice for movies, books, or music to enjoy

True

False

9 / 25

10.) Others often interpret my emotions as being stronger than they actually are

True

False

10 / 25

11.) My laughter is more pronounced watching comedy with others than alone

True

False

11 / 25

12.) When in a group setting, I am not the center of attention

True

False

12 / 25

13.) I act differently dependent upon who I am around

True

False

13 / 25

14.) I struggle making others like me

True

False

14 / 25

15.) I pretend to have a good time, even if I am not

True

False

15 / 25

16.) People often misinterpret who I am as I can appear to be someone I am not

True

False

16 / 25

17.) I am unwilling to change my thoughts or actions in order to please others

True

False

17 / 25

18.) My friends would describe me as an entertainer

True

False

18 / 25

19.) In an effort to make others like me, I am willing to do/say what I think others want me to

True

False

19 / 25

20.) Charades and improv actinging have never been a strong suite of mine

True

False

20 / 25

21.) I have difficulty altering my behavior to suit different social settings

True

False

21 / 25

22.) In social settings I rarely am the one telling jokes or stories

True

False

22 / 25

23.) I sometimes feel out-of-place around people which impedes my ability to show up

True

False

23 / 25

24.) If the means are justified, I am able to tell a bold faced lie

True

False

24 / 25

25.) I sometimes act deceivingly friendly in order to gain an ally I don’t like

True

False

25 / 25

Extremely Genuine

If your score is low on the self-monitoring scale, this suggests that you are totally confident about yourself. Most likely, you do not believe you should be concerned about self-presentation, and you feel at ease with being the “real” you. You may feel this way because giving a false impression makes you uncomfortable, or you are not good at interpreting cues from others and acting accordingly. You cannot figure out how to act so you’ll be accepted. Fitting in with new acquaintances who are unfamiliar to you may be problematic for you at first.

Selectively Genuine & Adaptable

If your score is midrange on the self-monitoring scale, the number suggests that you only monitor yourself to a certain extent at certain times, and you don’t always alter your behavior very much. Those with a self-monitoring score higher than yours have a tendency to alter their behavior to a greater extent, and it depends on what type of social atmosphere those people are in. Those with a score lower than yours have a tendency to act in the same manner all the time, no matter what type of social environment they’re in.

Highly Socially Adaptable

If your score is high on the self-monitoring scale, the suggestion is your sense of self is extremely pliant and flexible. Those who score high can usually interpret social cues well and change the way they act accordingly. This score says you will most likely be able to present yourself differently in a variety of social situations. Performing artists and people who are entertainers usually have these characteristics. Those who have a self-monitoring score that’s high are usually excellent at discerning deception in people, and they are adept at effecting how they feel emotionally.