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Self-Control Behavior Scale

57 Shared Subjects

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Clinical Assessments
Behavior
06/08/2015
scbs01
06/08/2015
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Definition
Submission Template
Query Element Name Data Type Size Required Description Value Range Notes Aliases
subjectkey GUID Required The NDAR Global Unique Identifier (GUID) for research subject NDAR*
src_subject_id String 20 Required Subject ID how it's defined in lab/project
interview_date Date Required Date on which the interview/genetic test/sampling/imaging/biospecimen was completed. MM/DD/YYYY scbs_date
interview_age Integer Required Age in months at the time of the interview/test/sampling/imaging. 0::1440 Age is rounded to chronological month. If the research participant is 15-days-old at time of interview, the appropriate value would be 0 months. If the participant is 16-days-old, the value would be 1 month.
sex String 20 Required Sex of subject at birth M;F; O; NR M = Male; F = Female; O=Other; NR = Not reported gender
Query scs1 Integer Recommended When I do a boring job, I think about the less boring parts of the job and the reward that I will receive once I am finished -3::-1; 1::3 -3=Very uncharacteristic of me, extremely nondescriptive; -2=Rather uncharacteristic of me, quite undescriptive; -1=Somewhat uncharacteristic of me, slightly undescriptive; 1=Somewhat characteristic of me, slightly descriptive; 2=Rather characteristic of
Query scs2 Integer Recommended When I have to do something that is anxiety arousing for me, I try to visualize how I will overcome my anxieties while doing it -3::-1; 1::3 -3=Very uncharacteristic of me, extremely nondescriptive; -2=Rather uncharacteristic of me, quite undescriptive; -1=Somewhat uncharacteristic of me, slightly undescriptive; 1=Somewhat characteristic of me, slightly descriptive; 2=Rather characteristic of
Query scs3 Integer Recommended Often by changing my way of thinking I am able to change my feelings about almost everything -3::-1; 1::3 -3=Very uncharacteristic of me, extremely nondescriptive; -2=Rather uncharacteristic of me, quite undescriptive; -1=Somewhat uncharacteristic of me, slightly undescriptive; 1=Somewhat characteristic of me, slightly descriptive; 2=Rather characteristic of
Query scs4 Integer Recommended I often find it difficult to overcome my feelings of nervousness and tension without any outside help -3::-1; 1::3 -3=Very uncharacteristic of me, extremely nondescriptive; -2=Rather uncharacteristic of me, quite undescriptive; -1=Somewhat uncharacteristic of me, slightly undescriptive; 1=Somewhat characteristic of me, slightly descriptive; 2=Rather characteristic of
Query scs5 Integer Recommended When I am feeling depressed I try to think about pleasant events -3::-1; 1::3 -3=Very uncharacteristic of me, extremely nondescriptive; -2=Rather uncharacteristic of me, quite undescriptive; -1=Somewhat uncharacteristic of me, slightly undescriptive; 1=Somewhat characteristic of me, slightly descriptive; 2=Rather characteristic of
Query scs6 Integer Recommended I cannot avoid thinking about mistakes I have made in the past -3::-1; 1::3 -3=Very uncharacteristic of me, extremely nondescriptive; -2=Rather uncharacteristic of me, quite undescriptive; -1=Somewhat uncharacteristic of me, slightly undescriptive; 1=Somewhat characteristic of me, slightly descriptive; 2=Rather characteristic of
Query scs7 Integer Recommended When I am faced with a difficult problem, I try to approach its solution in a systematic way -3::-1; 1::3 -3=Very uncharacteristic of me, extremely nondescriptive; -2=Rather uncharacteristic of me, quite undescriptive; -1=Somewhat uncharacteristic of me, slightly undescriptive; 1=Somewhat characteristic of me, slightly descriptive; 2=Rather characteristic of
Query scs8 Integer Recommended I usually do my duties quicker when somebody is pressuring me -3::-1; 1::3 -3=Very uncharacteristic of me, extremely nondescriptive; -2=Rather uncharacteristic of me, quite undescriptive; -1=Somewhat uncharacteristic of me, slightly undescriptive; 1=Somewhat characteristic of me, slightly descriptive; 2=Rather characteristic of
Query scs9 Integer Recommended When I am faced with a difficult decision, I prefer to postpone making a decision even if all the facts are at my disposal -3::-1; 1::3 -3=Very uncharacteristic of me, extremely nondescriptive; -2=Rather uncharacteristic of me, quite undescriptive; -1=Somewhat uncharacteristic of me, slightly undescriptive; 1=Somewhat characteristic of me, slightly descriptive; 2=Rather characteristic of
Query scs10 Integer Recommended When I find that I have difficulties in concentrating on my reading, I look for way to increase my concentration -3::-1; 1::3 -3=Very uncharacteristic of me, extremely nondescriptive; -2=Rather uncharacteristic of me, quite undescriptive; -1=Somewhat uncharacteristic of me, slightly undescriptive; 1=Somewhat characteristic of me, slightly descriptive; 2=Rather characteristic of
Query scs11 Integer Recommended When I plan to work, I remove all the things that are not relevant to my work -3::-1; 1::3 -3=Very uncharacteristic of me, extremely nondescriptive; -2=Rather uncharacteristic of me, quite undescriptive; -1=Somewhat uncharacteristic of me, slightly undescriptive; 1=Somewhat characteristic of me, slightly descriptive; 2=Rather characteristic of
Query scs12 Integer Recommended When I try to get rid of a bad habit, I first try to find out all the factors that maintain this habit -3::-1; 1::3 -3=Very uncharacteristic of me, extremely nondescriptive; -2=Rather uncharacteristic of me, quite undescriptive; -1=Somewhat uncharacteristic of me, slightly undescriptive; 1=Somewhat characteristic of me, slightly descriptive; 2=Rather characteristic of
Query scs13 Integer Recommended When an unpleasant thought is bothering me, I try to think about something pleasant -3::-1; 1::3 -3=Very uncharacteristic of me, extremely nondescriptive; -2=Rather uncharacteristic of me, quite undescriptive; -1=Somewhat uncharacteristic of me, slightly undescriptive; 1=Somewhat characteristic of me, slightly descriptive; 2=Rather characteristic of
Query scs14 Integer Recommended If I would smoke two packages of cigarettes a day, I probably would need outside help to stop smoking -3::-1; 1::3 -3=Very uncharacteristic of me, extremely nondescriptive; -2=Rather uncharacteristic of me, quite undescriptive; -1=Somewhat uncharacteristic of me, slightly undescriptive; 1=Somewhat characteristic of me, slightly descriptive; 2=Rather characteristic of
Query scs15 Integer Recommended When I am in a low mood, I try to act cheerful so my mood will change -3::-1; 1::3 -3=Very uncharacteristic of me, extremely nondescriptive; -2=Rather uncharacteristic of me, quite undescriptive; -1=Somewhat uncharacteristic of me, slightly undescriptive; 1=Somewhat characteristic of me, slightly descriptive; 2=Rather characteristic of
Query scs16 Integer Recommended If I had the pills with me, I would take a tranquilizer whenever I felt tense and nervous -3::-1; 1::3 -3=Very uncharacteristic of me, extremely nondescriptive; -2=Rather uncharacteristic of me, quite undescriptive; -1=Somewhat uncharacteristic of me, slightly undescriptive; 1=Somewhat characteristic of me, slightly descriptive; 2=Rather characteristic of
Query scs17 Integer Recommended When I am depressed, I try to keep myself busy with things that I like -3::-1; 1::3 -3=Very uncharacteristic of me, extremely nondescriptive; -2=Rather uncharacteristic of me, quite undescriptive; -1=Somewhat uncharacteristic of me, slightly undescriptive; 1=Somewhat characteristic of me, slightly descriptive; 2=Rather characteristic of
Query scs18 Integer Recommended I tend to postpone unpleasant duties even if I could perform them immediately -3::-1; 1::3 -3=Very uncharacteristic of me, extremely nondescriptive; -2=Rather uncharacteristic of me, quite undescriptive; -1=Somewhat uncharacteristic of me, slightly undescriptive; 1=Somewhat characteristic of me, slightly descriptive; 2=Rather characteristic of
Query scs19 Integer Recommended I need outside help to get rid of some of my bad habits -3::-1; 1::3 -3=Very uncharacteristic of me, extremely nondescriptive; -2=Rather uncharacteristic of me, quite undescriptive; -1=Somewhat uncharacteristic of me, slightly undescriptive; 1=Somewhat characteristic of me, slightly descriptive; 2=Rather characteristic of
Query scs20 Integer Recommended When I find it difficult to settle down and do a certain job, I look for ways to help me settle down -3::-1; 1::3 -3=Very uncharacteristic of me, extremely nondescriptive; -2=Rather uncharacteristic of me, quite undescriptive; -1=Somewhat uncharacteristic of me, slightly undescriptive; 1=Somewhat characteristic of me, slightly descriptive; 2=Rather characteristic of
Query scs21 Integer Recommended Although it makes me feel bad, I cannot avoid thinking about all kinds of possible catastrophes in the future -3::-1; 1::3 -3=Very uncharacteristic of me, extremely nondescriptive; -2=Rather uncharacteristic of me, quite undescriptive; -1=Somewhat uncharacteristic of me, slightly undescriptive; 1=Somewhat characteristic of me, slightly descriptive; 2=Rather characteristic of
Query scs22 Integer Recommended First of all I prefer to finish a job that I have to do and then start doing the things I really like -3::-1; 1::3 -3=Very uncharacteristic of me, extremely nondescriptive; -2=Rather uncharacteristic of me, quite undescriptive; -1=Somewhat uncharacteristic of me, slightly undescriptive; 1=Somewhat characteristic of me, slightly descriptive; 2=Rather characteristic of
Query scs23 Integer Recommended When I feel pain in a certain part of my body, I try not to think about it -3::-1; 1::3 -3=Very uncharacteristic of me, extremely nondescriptive; -2=Rather uncharacteristic of me, quite undescriptive; -1=Somewhat uncharacteristic of me, slightly undescriptive; 1=Somewhat characteristic of me, slightly descriptive; 2=Rather characteristic of
Query scs24 Integer Recommended My self-esteem increases once I am able to overcome a bad habit -3::-1; 1::3 -3=Very uncharacteristic of me, extremely nondescriptive; -2=Rather uncharacteristic of me, quite undescriptive; -1=Somewhat uncharacteristic of me, slightly undescriptive; 1=Somewhat characteristic of me, slightly descriptive; 2=Rather characteristic of
Query scs25 Integer Recommended In order to overcome bad feelings that accompany failure, I often tell myself that it is not so catastrophic and that I can do something about it -3::-1; 1::3 -3=Very uncharacteristic of me, extremely nondescriptive; -2=Rather uncharacteristic of me, quite undescriptive; -1=Somewhat uncharacteristic of me, slightly undescriptive; 1=Somewhat characteristic of me, slightly descriptive; 2=Rather characteristic of
Query scs26 Integer Recommended When I feel that I am too impulsive, I tell myself "stop and think before you do anything -3::-1; 1::3 -3=Very uncharacteristic of me, extremely nondescriptive; -2=Rather uncharacteristic of me, quite undescriptive; -1=Somewhat uncharacteristic of me, slightly undescriptive; 1=Somewhat characteristic of me, slightly descriptive; 2=Rather characteristic of
Query scs27 Integer Recommended Even when I am terribly angry at somebody, I consider my actions very carefully -3::-1; 1::3 -3=Very uncharacteristic of me, extremely nondescriptive; -2=Rather uncharacteristic of me, quite undescriptive; -1=Somewhat uncharacteristic of me, slightly undescriptive; 1=Somewhat characteristic of me, slightly descriptive; 2=Rather characteristic of
Query scs28 Integer Recommended Facing the need to make a decision, I usually find out all the possible alternatives instead of deciding quickly and spontaneously -3::-1; 1::3 -3=Very uncharacteristic of me, extremely nondescriptive; -2=Rather uncharacteristic of me, quite undescriptive; -1=Somewhat uncharacteristic of me, slightly undescriptive; 1=Somewhat characteristic of me, slightly descriptive; 2=Rather characteristic of
Query scs29 Integer Recommended Usually I do first the things I really like to do even if there are more urgent things to do -3::-1; 1::3 -3=Very uncharacteristic of me, extremely nondescriptive; -2=Rather uncharacteristic of me, quite undescriptive; -1=Somewhat uncharacteristic of me, slightly undescriptive; 1=Somewhat characteristic of me, slightly descriptive; 2=Rather characteristic of
Query scs30 Integer Recommended When I realize that I cannot help but be late for an important meeting, I tell myself to keep calm -3::-1; 1::3 -3=Very uncharacteristic of me, extremely nondescriptive; -2=Rather uncharacteristic of me, quite undescriptive; -1=Somewhat uncharacteristic of me, slightly undescriptive; 1=Somewhat characteristic of me, slightly descriptive; 2=Rather characteristic of
Query scs31 Integer Recommended When I feel pain in my body, I try to divert my thoughts from it -3::-1; 1::3 -3=Very uncharacteristic of me, extremely nondescriptive; -2=Rather uncharacteristic of me, quite undescriptive; -1=Somewhat uncharacteristic of me, slightly undescriptive; 1=Somewhat characteristic of me, slightly descriptive; 2=Rather characteristic of
Query scs32 Integer Recommended I usually plan my work when faced with a number of things to do -3::-1; 1::3 -3=Very uncharacteristic of me, extremely nondescriptive; -2=Rather uncharacteristic of me, quite undescriptive; -1=Somewhat uncharacteristic of me, slightly undescriptive; 1=Somewhat characteristic of me, slightly descriptive; 2=Rather characteristic of
Query scs33 Integer Recommended When I am short of money, I decide to record all my expenses in order to plan more carefully for the future -3::-1; 1::3 -3=Very uncharacteristic of me, extremely nondescriptive; -2=Rather uncharacteristic of me, quite undescriptive; -1=Somewhat uncharacteristic of me, slightly undescriptive; 1=Somewhat characteristic of me, slightly descriptive; 2=Rather characteristic of
Query scs34 Integer Recommended If I find it difficult to concentrate on a certain job, I divide the job into smaller segments -3::-1; 1::3 -3=Very uncharacteristic of me, extremely nondescriptive; -2=Rather uncharacteristic of me, quite undescriptive; -1=Somewhat uncharacteristic of me, slightly undescriptive; 1=Somewhat characteristic of me, slightly descriptive; 2=Rather characteristic of
Query scs35 Integer Recommended Quite often I cannot overcome unpleasant thoughts that bother me -3::-1; 1::3 -3=Very uncharacteristic of me, extremely nondescriptive; -2=Rather uncharacteristic of me, quite undescriptive; -1=Somewhat uncharacteristic of me, slightly undescriptive; 1=Somewhat characteristic of me, slightly descriptive; 2=Rather characteristic of
Query scs36 Integer Recommended Once I am hungry and unable to eat, I try to divert my thoughts away from my stomach or try imagine that I am satisfied -3::-1; 1::3 -3=Very uncharacteristic of me, extremely nondescriptive; -2=Rather uncharacteristic of me, quite undescriptive; -1=Somewhat uncharacteristic of me, slightly undescriptive; 1=Somewhat characteristic of me, slightly descriptive; 2=Rather characteristic of
Query scs4_r Integer Recommended Reverse score: I often find it difficult to overcome my feelings of nervousness and tension without any outside help -3::-1; 1::3 3=Very uncharacteristic of me, extremely nondescriptive; 2=Rather uncharacteristic of me, quite undescriptive; 1=Somewhat uncharacteristic of me, slightly undescriptive; -1=Somewhat characteristic of me, slightly descriptive; -2=Rather characteristic of me, quite descriptive; -3=Very characteristic of me, extremely descriptive
Query scs6_r Integer Recommended Reverse score: I cannot avoid thinking about mistakes I have made in the past -3::-1; 1::3 3=Very uncharacteristic of me, extremely nondescriptive; 2=Rather uncharacteristic of me, quite undescriptive; 1=Somewhat uncharacteristic of me, slightly undescriptive; -1=Somewhat characteristic of me, slightly descriptive; -2=Rather characteristic of me, quite descriptive; -3=Very characteristic of me, extremely descriptive
Query scs8_r Integer Recommended Reverse score: I usually do my duties quicker when somebody is pressuring me -3::-1; 1::3 3=Very uncharacteristic of me, extremely nondescriptive; 2=Rather uncharacteristic of me, quite undescriptive; 1=Somewhat uncharacteristic of me, slightly undescriptive; -1=Somewhat characteristic of me, slightly descriptive; -2=Rather characteristic of me, quite descriptive; -3=Very characteristic of me, extremely descriptive
Query scs9_r Integer Recommended Reverse score: When I am faced with a difficult decision, I prefer to postpone making a decision even if all the facts are at my disposal -3::-1; 1::3 3=Very uncharacteristic of me, extremely nondescriptive; 2=Rather uncharacteristic of me, quite undescriptive; 1=Somewhat uncharacteristic of me, slightly undescriptive; -1=Somewhat characteristic of me, slightly descriptive; -2=Rather characteristic of me, quite descriptive; -3=Very characteristic of me, extremely descriptive
Query scs14_r Integer Recommended Reverse score: If I would smoke two packages of cigarettes a day, I probably would need outside help to stop smoking -3::-1; 1::3 3=Very uncharacteristic of me, extremely nondescriptive; 2=Rather uncharacteristic of me, quite undescriptive; 1=Somewhat uncharacteristic of me, slightly undescriptive; -1=Somewhat characteristic of me, slightly descriptive; -2=Rather characteristic of me, quite descriptive; -3=Very characteristic of me, extremely descriptive
Query scs16_r Integer Recommended Reverse score: If I had the pills with me, I would take a tranquilizer whenever I felt tense and nervous -3::-1; 1::3 3=Very uncharacteristic of me, extremely nondescriptive; 2=Rather uncharacteristic of me, quite undescriptive; 1=Somewhat uncharacteristic of me, slightly undescriptive; -1=Somewhat characteristic of me, slightly descriptive; -2=Rather characteristic of me, quite descriptive; -3=Very characteristic of me, extremely descriptive
Query scs18_r Integer Recommended Reverse score: I tend to postpone unpleasant duties even if I could perform them immediately -3::-1; 1::3 3=Very uncharacteristic of me, extremely nondescriptive; 2=Rather uncharacteristic of me, quite undescriptive; 1=Somewhat uncharacteristic of me, slightly undescriptive; -1=Somewhat characteristic of me, slightly descriptive; -2=Rather characteristic of me, quite descriptive; -3=Very characteristic of me, extremely descriptive
Query scs19_r Integer Recommended Reverse score: I need outside help to get rid of some of my bad habits -3::-1; 1::3 3=Very uncharacteristic of me, extremely nondescriptive; 2=Rather uncharacteristic of me, quite undescriptive; 1=Somewhat uncharacteristic of me, slightly undescriptive; -1=Somewhat characteristic of me, slightly descriptive; -2=Rather characteristic of me, quite descriptive; -3=Very characteristic of me, extremely descriptive
Query scs21_r Integer Recommended Reverse score: Although it makes me feel bad, I cannot avoid thinking about all kinds of possible catastrophes in the future -3::-1; 1::3 3=Very uncharacteristic of me, extremely nondescriptive; 2=Rather uncharacteristic of me, quite undescriptive; 1=Somewhat uncharacteristic of me, slightly undescriptive; -1=Somewhat characteristic of me, slightly descriptive; -2=Rather characteristic of me, quite descriptive; -3=Very characteristic of me, extremely descriptive
Query scs29_r Integer Recommended Reverse score: Usually I do first the things I really like to do even if there are more urgent things to do -3::-1; 1::3 3=Very uncharacteristic of me, extremely nondescriptive; 2=Rather uncharacteristic of me, quite undescriptive; 1=Somewhat uncharacteristic of me, slightly undescriptive; -1=Somewhat characteristic of me, slightly descriptive; -2=Rather characteristic of me, quite descriptive; -3=Very characteristic of me, extremely descriptive
Query scs35_r Integer Recommended Reverse score: Quite often I cannot overcome unpleasant thoughts that bother me -3::-1; 1::3 3=Very uncharacteristic of me, extremely nondescriptive; 2=Rather uncharacteristic of me, quite undescriptive; 1=Somewhat uncharacteristic of me, slightly undescriptive; -1=Somewhat characteristic of me, slightly descriptive; -2=Rather characteristic of me, quite descriptive; -3=Very characteristic of me, extremely descriptive
Query scstotscore Integer Required Self-control total score scbs_totalsum
Query visit String 60 Recommended Visit name scbs_apt
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