Self assessment tool

Check only one statement for each category, that describes you most accurately.  

1. If you failed at a task would you believe that,

1. You haven't got natural ability but you could improve with practice.
2. You don't have sufficient natural ability and give up.
3. You could seek help from knowledgeable others.
4. In the future you should work within areas of known competence.

2. When experiencing anxiety in a new or difficult situation do you      tend to,

1. Accept it as inevitable in unfamiliar situations.
2. Try to avoid these kinds of situations.
3. Believe that the anxiety will diminish as competence increases.
4. Force yourself to carry out the task but feel threatened.

3. When faced with learning opportunities do you believe that,

1. You can always learn from your mistakes.
2. Your performance is an indication of your worth.
3. Reaching a high standard is not as important as learning something new.
4. If you don't reach a high standard it means that you are not competent and worthwhile as a person.

4. What is important to me is,

1. Striving for new competencies and experiences.
2. Demonstrating high standards in all I do so that I am viewed as competent.
3. Being someone who always responds to challenges.
4. Being considered highly competent by others.

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