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Styles of Coping Word-Pairs

Read each word-pair in each row and select the word that best describes you. Make sure you pick only ONE word or phrase in each row. If you are unsure which word best describes you, imagine what your friends or family members might say about you. If neither of the words describe you—pick the one that is the closest to how you would describe yourself. Make sure you pick one word from each row.

	A	B
Impulsive (A) / Deliberate (B)
Impractical (A) / Practical (B)
Naïve (A) / Worldly (B)
Vulnerable (A) / Aloof (B)
Risky (A) / Prudent (B)
Talkative (A) / Quiet (B)
Disobedient (A) / Dutiful (B)
Fanciful (A) / Realistic (B)
Fickle (A) / Constant (B)
Act without thinking (A) / Think before acting (B)
Animated (A) / Restrained (B)
Changeable Mood (A) / Stable Mood (B)
Haphazard (A) / Orderly (B)
Wasteful (A) / Frugal (B)
Affable (A) / Reserved (B)
Impressionable (A) / Not easily Impressed (B)
Erratic (A) / Predictable (B)
Complaining (A) / Uncomplaining (B)
Reactive (A) / Unreactive (B)
Careless (A) / Fastidious (B)
Playful (A) / Earnest (B)
Intoxicated (A) / Clear-headed (B)
Self-indulgent (A) / Self-controlled (B)
Laid-back (A) / Hard-working (B)
Unconventional (A) / Conventional (B)
Dramatic (A) / Modest (B)
Brash (A) / Unobtrusive (B)
Obvious (A) / Discreet (B)
Vacillating (A) / Determined (B)
Unrealistic (A) / Sensible (B)
Gullible (A) / Shrewd (B)
Unpredictable (A) / Dependable (B)
Dependent (A) / Independent (B)
Improper (A) / Proper (B)
Chaotic (A) / Organized (B)
Susceptible (A) / Impervious (B)
Unstable (A) / Steadfast (B)
Volatile (A) / Undemonstrative (B)
Excitable (A) / Stoical (B)
Lax (A) / Precise (B)
Unsystematic (A) / Structured (B)
Thoughtless (A) / Thoughtful (B)
Inattentive (A) / Attentive (B)
Short-lived (A) / Enduring (B)
Perky (A) / Despondent (B)
Passionate (A) / Indifferent (B)
Immediate gratification (A) / Delay gratification (B)