Decision Patterns Questionnaire (Pilot)

Instructions

You’ll see a series of short situations.
For each one, choose the option that feels more automatic for you — not the one you think is better or more appropriate.

There are no right or wrong answers.If both options feel partly true, choose the one that fits first, not best.

Some questions may feel subtle or effortful — this is intentional.

When something feels slightly uncertain, my attention almost automatically goes toward… *

…noticing what could go wrong so I’m not caught off guard. …settling into what feels familiar so the unease doesn’t grow.

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When a situation starts to feel demanding, my first reaction is often to… *

…step back mentally so I can sort things out on my own. …lower my engagement and let things unfold without pushing.

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When I start to feel boxed in by a situation, my attention usually goes toward… *

…finding other possibilities that could open things up. …staying with what’s already there so things don’t escalate.

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When irritation shows up inside me, my first impulse is usually to… *

…tighten up and keep it under control. …let it fade into the background so it doesn’t take over.

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When emotions start to interfere with what needs to be done, I tend to… *

…set them aside so I can stay effective. …slow down and make sure I’m handling things properly.

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When I sense that something might not go as expected, I’m more likely to… *

…think through backup plans just in case. …wait and see how things actually develop.

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When things around me feel relatively calm, my attention often drifts toward… *

…what feels absent or unexpressed beneath the surface. …maintaining the ease of the moment so it doesn’t get disturbed.

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When resources or time feel limited, I’m more likely to… *

…reduce what I ask for so I can manage on my own. …slow things down and simplify until it feels manageable again.

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When situations feel unstable, my attention often goes toward… *

…where influence is actually coming from. …what might help things settle without pushing.

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When something doesn’t go as it should, my first internal response is usually to… *

…mentally note what needs correction. …scan for what might go wrong next.

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Overall, how accurate did this questionnaire feel for you? *

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Anything you’d like to add? (optional)