How Hostile Are You?

To measure hostility in study subjects, researchers use the CookMedley Hostility Scale, based on 50 different measures. While the test should be administered and scored by a professional, you can get a general sense of your own hostility by reading the following statements. The more statements you agree with—especially if you agree strongly—the more hostile you probably are.

1. Most people would lie to get ahead.

2. It is safer to trust nobody.

3. No one cares much what happens to you.

4. Most people inwardly dislike putting themselves out to help other people,

5. Most people are honest chiefly through fear of being caught.