American National Election Studies

2006 ANES Pilot Study Questionnaire
(Post-election telephone)

2007-Jan-17: Original Version
2007-Jul-18: Revision

Revisions:
JULY 18:  Mod9_4 fill changed to include: December 9-January 7='November'; Mod15_9 selection criteria changed from "Likes" to "Dislikes".
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  For questions with shaded codes, 1/2 of respondents were randomly selected to have response options administered in reverse order; interviewers were given the following onscreen instruction: "ENTER PUNCH CAREFULLY--ANSWERS ARE REVERSED"              
 
  

          
Module 1 -CHARACTER JUDGEMENTS 		             
  

Mod1_1        
First, how much do you think people can change the kind of person they are?
[Completely, a lot, a moderate amount, a little, or not at all? / Not at all, a little, a moderate amount, a lot, or completely]? 		             
 
   
 1.   Completely         
 2.   A lot         
 3.   A moderate amount         
 4.   A little         
 5.   Not at all         
 8.   Don't know    
 9.   Refused    
      
 
  

          
Module 2 -DEFENSIVE CONFIDENCE 		             
  

Mod2_1        
If you wanted to defend an opinion of yours, how successfully do you think you could do that?
[Extremely successfully, very successfully, moderately successfully, slightly successfully, or not successfully at all? / Not successfully at all, slightly successfully, moderately successfully, very successfully, or extremely successfully?] 		             
 
   
 1.   Extremely successfully         
 2.   Very successfully         
 3.   Moderately successfully         
 4.   Slightly successfully         
 5.   Not successfully at all         
 8.   Don't know    
 9.   Refused    
      
 
  

          
Module 3 -NEED FOR CLOSURE 		             
  

Mod3_1        
How disorganized are the rooms that you personally live and work in most?
[Extremely disorganized, very disorganized, moderately disorganized, slightly disorganized, or not disorganized at all? / Not disorganized at all, slightly disorganized, moderately disorganized, very disorganized, or extremely disorganized?] 		             
 
   
 1.   Extremely disorganized         
 2.   Very disorganized         
 3.   Moderately disorganized         
 4.   Slightly disorganized         
 5.   Not disorganized at all         
 8.   Don't know    
 9.   Refused    
      
 
  

Mod3_2        
Do you like unpredictable situations, dislike them, or neither like nor dislike them? 		             
 
   
 1.   Like   ==> Mod3_3 
 2.   Dislike   ==> Mod3_4 
 3.   Neither like nor dislike   ==> Mod3_5 
 8.   Don't know   ==> Mod3_5 
 9.   Refused   ==> Mod3_6 
      
 
  

Mod3_3        
IF R LIKES UNPREDICTABLE SITUATIONS:

Do you like unpredictable situations [a great deal, a moderate amount, or a little? / a little, a moderate amount, or a great deal?] 		             
 
   
 1.   A great deal        ==> Mod3_6 
 2.   A moderate amount        ==> Mod3_6 
 3.   A little        ==> Mod3_6 
 8.   Don't know   ==> Mod3_6 
 9.   Refused   ==> Mod3_6 
      
 
  

Mod3_4        
IF R DISLIKES UNPREDICTABLE SITUATIONS:

Do you dislike unpredictable situations [a great deal, a moderate amount, or a little? / a little, a moderate amount, or a great deal?] 		             
 
   
 1.   A great deal        ==> Mod3_6 
 2.   A moderate amount        ==> Mod3_6 
 3.   A little        ==> Mod3_6 
 8.   Don't know   ==> Mod3_6 
 9.   Refused   ==> Mod3_6 
      
 
  

Mod3_5        
IF R NEITHER LIKES NOR DISLIKES UNPREDICTABLE SITUATIONS (OR DK):

Do you lean toward liking unpredictable situations, lean toward disliking unpredictable situations, or do you not lean either way? 		             
 
   
 1.   Lean toward liking    
 2.   Lean toward disliking    
 3.   Do not lean either way    
 8.   Don't know    
 9.   Refused    
      
 
  

Mod3_6        
How many of your important decisions do you make both quickly and confidently?
[All, most, about half, a few, or none? / None, a few, about half, most, or all?] 		             
 
   
 1.   All         
 2.   Most         
 3.   About half         
 4.   A few         
 5.   None         
 8.   Don't know    
 9.   Refused    
      
 
  

Mod3_7        
When you don't understand the reason why something happens in your life, how uncomfortable does that make you feel?
[Extremely uncomfortable, very uncomfortable, moderately uncomfortable, slightly uncomfortable, or not uncomfortable at all? / Not uncomfortable at all, slightly uncomfortable, moderately uncomfortable, very uncomfortable, or extremely uncomfortable?] 		             
 
   
 1.   Extremely uncomfortable         
 2.   Very uncomfortable         
 3.   Moderately uncomfortable         
 4.   Slightly uncomfortable         
 5.   Not uncomfortable at all         
 8.   Don't know    
 9.   Refused    
      
 
  

Mod3_8        
Of the situations when you see two people disagreeing with one another, in how many of them can you see how both people could be right?
[All of them, most of them, about half of them, a few of them, or none of them? / None of them, a few of them, about half of them, most of them, or all of them?] 		             
 
   
 1.   All         
 2.   Most         
 3.   About half         
 4.   A few         
 5.   None         
 8.   Don't know    
 9.   Refused    
      
 
  

          
Module 4 -BELIEF IN A JUST WORLD 		             
  

Mod4_1        
How much of the time do people get what they deserve in life?
[Always, most of the time, about half the time, once in a while, or never? / Never, once in a while, about half the time, most of the time, or always?] 		             
 
   
 1.   Always         
 2.   Most of the time         
 3.   About half the time         
 4.   Once in a while         
 5.   Never         
 8.   Don't know    
 9.   Refused    
      
 
  

          
Module 5 -SELF MONITORING 		             
 
  Respondents were randomly selected to be administered either Mod5_A1-Mod5_A3 or else Intro.Mod5_B1 and Mod5_B1-Mod5_B3.              
 
  

Mod5_A1        
IF R SELECTED FOR Mod5_A1-Mod5_A3:

When you're with other people, how often do you put on a show to impress or entertain them?
[Always, most of the time, about half the time, once in a while, or never? / Never, once in a while, about half the time, most of the time, or always?] 		             
 
   
 1.   Always         
 2.   Most of the time         
 3.   About half the time         
 4.   Once in a while         
 5.   Never         
 8.   Don't know    
 9.   Refused    
      
 
  

Mod5_A2        
IF R SELECTED FOR Mod5_A1-Mod5_A3:

How good or bad of an actor would you be?
[Excellent, good, fair, poor, or very poor? / Very poor, poor, fair, good, or excellent?] 		             
 
   
 1.   Excellent         
 2.   Good         
 3.   Fair         
 4.   Poor         
 5.   Very poor         
 8.   Don't know    
 9.   Refused    
      
 
  

Mod5_A3        
IF R SELECTED FOR Mod5_A1-Mod5_A3:

When you're in a group of people, how often are you the center of attention?
[Always, most of the time, about half the time, once in a while, or never? / Never, once in a while, about half the time, most of the time, or always?] 		             
 
   
 1.   Always        ==> Module 6 
 2.   Most of the time        ==> Module 6 
 3.   About half the time        ==> Module 6 
 4.   Once in a while        ==> Module 6 
 5.   Never        ==> Module 6 
 6.   Never in groups of people (VOL)        ==> Module 6 
 8.   Don't know   ==> Module 6 
 9.   Refused   ==> Module 6 
      
 
  

Intro.Mod5_B1        
IF R SELECTED FOR Mod5_B1-Mod5_B3:

The following statements concern your personal reactions to a number of different situations. No two statements are exactly alike, so please consider each statement carefully before answering. If a statement is true or mostly true as applied to you, answer true. If a statement is false or not usually true as applied to you, answer false. 		             
 
 
  

Mod5_B1        
IF R SELECTED FOR Mod5_B1-Mod5_B3:

I guess I put on a show to impress or entertain people. 		             
 
   
 1.   True    
 2.   False    
 8.   Don't know    
 9.   Refused    
      
 
  

Mod5_B2        
IF R SELECTED FOR Mod5_B1-Mod5_B3:

I would probably make a good actor. 		             
 
   
 1.   True    
 2.   False    
 8.   Don't know    
 9.   Refused    
      
 
  

Mod5_B3        
IF R SELECTED FOR Mod5_B1-Mod5_B3:

In groups of people, I am rarely the center of attention. 		             
 
   
 1.   True    
 2.   False    
 8.   Don't know    
 9.   Refused    
      
 
  

          
Module 6 -TRUST 		             
 
  Respondents were randomly selected to be administered either Mod6_A1-Mod6_A3 or else Mod6_B1.              
 
  

Mod6_A1        
IF R SELECTED FOR Mod6_A1-Mod6_A3:

Generally speaking, how often can you trust other people?
[Always, most of the time, about half the time, once in a while, or never? / Never, once in a while, about half the time, most of the time, or always?] 		             
 
   
 1.   Always         
 2.   Most of the time         
 3.   About half the time         
 4.   Once in a while         
 5.   Never         
 8.   Don't know    
 9.   Refused    
      
 
  

Mod6_A2        
IF R SELECTED FOR Mod6_A1-Mod6_A3:

What percent of people can you trust all of the time? 		             
    {NUMBER 0-100. PROBE FOR PERCENT. 8888=DON'T KNOW; 9999=REFUSED}       
 
   
    0 TO 100    
 8888.   Don't know    
 9999.   Refused    
      
 
  

Mod6_A3        
IF R SELECTED FOR Mod6_A1-Mod6_A3:

What percent of people can you never trust at all? 		             
    {NUMBER 0-100. PROBE FOR PERCENT. 8888=DON'T KNOW; 9999=REFUSED}       
 
   
    0 TO 100   ==> Module 7 
 8888.   Don't know   ==> Module 7 
 9999.   Refused   ==> Module 7 
      
 
  

Mod6_B1        
IF R SELECTED FOR Mod6_B1:

Generally speaking, would you say that most people CAN BE TRUSTED, or that you CAN'T BE TOO CAREFUL in dealing with people? 		             
 
   
 1.   Most people can be trusted    
 2.   Can't be too careful    
 8.   Don't know    
 9.   Refused    
      
 
  

          
Module 7 -VALUES 		             
 
  Respondents were randomly selected to be administered either Intro.Mod7_A1 and Mod7_A1-Mod7_A10, or else Mod7_B1-Mod7_B12.              
 
  

Intro.Mod7_A1        
IF R SELECTED FOR Mod7_A1-Mod7_A10:

Next, I will describe some people. Please tell me how much each person is or is not like you. Very much like you, like you, somewhat like you, a little like you, not like you, or not like you at all? 		             
 
 
  

Mod7_A1        
IF R SELECTED FOR Mod7_A1-Mod7_A10:

First, [he/she] thinks it is important that every person in the world be treated equally. [He/She] believes everyone should have equal opportunities in life. Is this person very much like you, like you, somewhat like you, a little like you, not like you, or not like you at all? 		             
 
   
 1.   Very much like you    
 2.   Like you    
 3.   Somewhat like you    
 4.   A little like you    
 5.   Not like you    
 6.   Not like you at all    
 8.   Don't know    
 9.   Refused    
      
 
  

Mod7_A2        
IF R SELECTED FOR Mod7_A1-Mod7_A10:

It is important to [him/her] to live in secure surroundings. [He/She] avoids anything that might endanger [his/her] safety.
IF NECESSARY, READ: Is this person very much like you, like you, somewhat like you, a little like you, not like you, or not like you at all? 		             
 
   
 1.   Very much like you    
 2.   Like you    
 3.   Somewhat like you    
 4.   A little like you    
 5.   Not like you    
 6.   Not like you at all    
 8.   Don't know    
 9.   Refused    
      
 
  

Mod7_A3        
IF R SELECTED FOR Mod7_A1-Mod7_A10:

[He/She] looks for adventures and likes to take risks. [He/She] wants to have an exciting life.
IF NECESSARY, READ: Is this person very much like you, like you, somewhat like you, a little like you, not like you, or not like you at all? 		             
 
   
 1.   Very much like you    
 2.   Like you    
 3.   Somewhat like you    
 4.   A little like you    
 5.   Not like you    
 6.   Not like you at all    
 8.   Don't know    
 9.   Refused    
      
 
  

Mod7_A4        
IF R SELECTED FOR Mod7_A1-Mod7_A10:

Tradition is important to [him/her]. [He/She] tries to follow the customs handed down by [his/her] religion or [his/her] family.
IF NECESSARY, READ: Is this person very much like you, like you, somewhat like you, a little like you, not like you, or not like you at all? 		             
 
   
 1.   Very much like you    
 2.   Like you    
 3.   Somewhat like you    
 4.   A little like you    
 5.   Not like you    
 6.   Not like you at all    
 8.   Don't know    
 9.   Refused    
      
 
  

Mod7_A5        
IF R SELECTED FOR Mod7_A1-Mod7_A10:

[He/She] seeks every chance [he/she] can to have fun. It is important to [him/her] to do things that give [him/her] pleasure.
IF NECESSARY, READ: Is this person very much like you, like you, somewhat like you, a little like you, not like you, or not like you at all? 		             
 
   
 1.   Very much like you    
 2.   Like you    
 3.   Somewhat like you    
 4.   A little like you    
 5.   Not like you    
 6.   Not like you at all    
 8.   Don't know    
 9.   Refused    
      
 
  

Mod7_A6        
IF R SELECTED FOR Mod7_A1-Mod7_A10:

[He/She] believes that people should do what they're told. [He/She] thinks people should follow rules at all times, even when no one is watching.
IF NECESSARY, READ: Is this person very much like you, like you, somewhat like you, a little like you, not like you, or not like you at all? 		             
 
   
 1.   Very much like you    
 2.   Like you    
 3.   Somewhat like you    
 4.   A little like you    
 5.   Not like you    
 6.   Not like you at all    
 8.   Don't know    
 9.   Refused    
      
 
  

Mod7_A7        
IF R SELECTED FOR Mod7_A1-Mod7_A10:

Being very successful is important to [him/her]. [He/She] hopes people will recognize [his/her] achievements.
IF NECESSARY, READ: Is this person very much like you, like you, somewhat like you, a little like you, not like you, or not like you at all? 		             
 
   
 1.   Very much like you    
 2.   Like you    
 3.   Somewhat like you    
 4.   A little like you    
 5.   Not like you    
 6.   Not like you at all    
 8.   Don't know    
 9.   Refused    
      
 
  

Mod7_A8        
IF R SELECTED FOR Mod7_A1-Mod7_A10:

Next, it's very important to [him/her] to help the people around [him/her]. [He/She] wants to care for their well-being.
IF NECESSARY, READ: Is this person very much like you, like you, somewhat like you, a little like you, not like you, or not like you at all? 		             
 
   
 1.   Very much like you    
 2.   Like you    
 3.   Somewhat like you    
 4.   A little like you    
 5.   Not like you    
 6.   Not like you at all    
 8.   Don't know    
 9.   Refused    
      
 
  

Mod7_A9        
IF R SELECTED FOR Mod7_A1-Mod7_A10:

It is important to [him/her] to be in charge and tell others what to do. [He/She] wants people to do what [he/she] says.
IF NECESSARY, READ: Is this person very much like you, like you, somewhat like you, a little like you, not like you, or not like you at all? 		             
 
   
 1.   Very much like you    
 2.   Like you    
 3.   Somewhat like you    
 4.   A little like you    
 5.   Not like you    
 6.   Not like you at all    
 8.   Don't know    
 9.   Refused    
      
 
  

Mod7_A10        
IF R SELECTED FOR Mod7_A1-Mod7_A10:

It is important to [him/her] to make [his/her] own decisions about what [he/she] does. [He/She] likes to be free and not depend on others.
IF NECESSARY, READ: Is this person very much like you, like you, somewhat like you, a little like you, not like you, or not like you at all? 		             
 
   
 1.   Very much like you   ==> Module 8 
 2.   Like you   ==> Module 8 
 3.   Somewhat like you   ==> Module 8 
 4.   A little like you   ==> Module 8 
 5.   Not like you   ==> Module 8 
 6.   Not like you at all   ==> Module 8 
 8.   Don't know   ==> Module 8 
 9.   Refused   ==> Module 8 
      
 
  

Mod7_B1        
IF R SELECTED FOR Mod7_B1-Mod7_B12:

The next few questions are about how important things are to you.
First, how important is it to you that every person in the world have the same opportunities in life?
[Extremely important, very important, moderately important, slightly important, or not important at all? / Not important at all, slightly important, moderately important, very important, or extremely important?] 		             
 
   
 1.   Extremely important         
 2.   Very important         
 3.   Moderately important         
 4.   Slightly important         
 5.   Not important at all         
 8.   Don't know    
 9.   Refused    
      
 
  

Mod7_B2        
IF R SELECTED FOR Mod7_B1-Mod7_B12:

How important is it to you that you feel safe from harm? 		             
    {IF NECESSARY, READ RESPONSE OPTIONS: [Extremely important, very important, moderately important, slightly important, or not important at all / Not important at all, slightly important, moderately important, very important, or extremely important]?}       
 
   
 1.   Extremely important         
 2.   Very important         
 3.   Moderately important         
 4.   Slightly important         
 5.   Not important at all         
 8.   Don't know    
 9.   Refused    
      
 
  

Mod7_B3        
IF R SELECTED FOR Mod7_B1-Mod7_B12:

How important is it to you that you have an exciting life? 		             
    {IF NECESSARY, READ RESPONSE OPTIONS: [Extremely important, very important, moderately important, slightly important, or not important at all / Not important at all, slightly important, moderately important, very important, or extremely important]?}       
 
   
 1.   Extremely important         
 2.   Very important         
 3.   Moderately important         
 4.   Slightly important         
 5.   Not important at all         
 8.   Don't know    
 9.   Refused    
      
 
  

Mod7_B4        
IF R SELECTED FOR Mod7_B1-Mod7_B12:

How important is it to you that you follow traditions? 		             
    {IF NECESSARY, READ RESPONSE OPTIONS: [Extremely important, very important, moderately important, slightly important, or not important at all / Not important at all, slightly important, moderately important, very important, or extremely important]?}       
 
   
 1.   Extremely important         
 2.   Very important         
 3.   Moderately important         
 4.   Slightly important         
 5.   Not important at all         
 8.   Don't know    
 9.   Refused    
      
 
  

Mod7_B5        
IF R SELECTED FOR Mod7_B1-Mod7_B12:

How important is it to you have fun whenever you can? 		             
    {IF NECESSARY, READ RESPONSE OPTIONS: [Extremely important, very important, moderately important, slightly important, or not important at all / Not important at all, slightly important, moderately important, very important, or extremely important]?}       
 
   
 1.   Extremely important         
 2.   Very important         
 3.   Moderately important         
 4.   Slightly important         
 5.   Not important at all         
 8.   Don't know    
 9.   Refused    
      
 
  

Mod7_B6        
IF R SELECTED FOR Mod7_B1-Mod7_B12:

How important is it to you that people always follow rules? 		             
    {IF NECESSARY, READ RESPONSE OPTIONS: [Extremely important, very important, moderately important, slightly important, or not important at all / Not important at all, slightly important, moderately important, very important, or extremely important]?}       
 
   
 1.   Extremely important         
 2.   Very important         
 3.   Moderately important         
 4.   Slightly important         
 5.   Not important at all         
 8.   Don't know    
 9.   Refused    
      
 
  

Mod7_B7        
IF R SELECTED FOR Mod7_B1-Mod7_B12:

How important is it to you that you are very successful? 		             
    {IF NECESSARY, READ RESPONSE OPTIONS: [Extremely important, very important, moderately important, slightly important, or not important at all / Not important at all, slightly important, moderately important, very important, or extremely important]?}       
 
   
 1.   Extremely important         
 2.   Very important         
 3.   Moderately important         
 4.   Slightly important         
 5.   Not important at all         
 8.   Don't know    
 9.   Refused    
      
 
  

Mod7_B8        
IF R SELECTED FOR Mod7_B1-Mod7_B12:

How important is it to you that you help other people? 		             
    {IF NECESSARY, READ RESPONSE OPTIONS: [Extremely important, very important, moderately important, slightly important, or not important at all / Not important at all, slightly important, moderately important, very important, or extremely important]?}       
 
   
 1.   Extremely important         
 2.   Very important         
 3.   Moderately important         
 4.   Slightly important         
 5.   Not important at all         
 8.   Don't know    
 9.   Refused    
      
 
  

Mod7_B9        
IF R SELECTED FOR Mod7_B1-Mod7_B12:

How important is it to you that you be in charge of other people who do what you tell them to do? 		             
    {IF NECESSARY, READ RESPONSE OPTIONS: [Extremely important, very important, moderately important, slightly important, or not important at all / Not important at all, slightly important, moderately important, very important, or extremely important]?}       
 
   
 1.   Extremely important         
 2.   Very important         
 3.   Moderately important         
 4.   Slightly important         
 5.   Not important at all         
 8.   Don't know    
 9.   Refused    
      
 
  

Mod7_B10        
IF R SELECTED FOR Mod7_B1-Mod7_B12:

How important is it to you that you choose what you do in your life? 		             
    {IF NECESSARY, READ RESPONSE OPTIONS: [Extremely important, very important, moderately important, slightly important, or not important at all / Not important at all, slightly important, moderately important, very important, or extremely important]?}       
 
   
 1.   Extremely important         
 2.   Very important         
 3.   Moderately important         
 4.   Slightly important         
 5.   Not important at all         
 8.   Don't know    
 9.   Refused    
      
 
  

Intro.Mod7_B11        
IF R SELECTED FOR Mod7_B1-Mod7_B12:

Earlier I asked you how important it is to you to be very successful. Now I'd like to ask you about two different kinds of success separately. Being successful financially, and being successful at getting other people's respect for your achievements. 		        &n