Scientific Temper Assessment Form
Please respond to the following questions to help us assess your scientific temper, curiosity, and approach to evidence, reasoning, skepticism, and openness to revision.
How often do you seek explanations for phenomena you encounter in daily life?
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Never
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Always
5
1 is Never, 5 is Always
When presented with new information, how likely are you to verify its source before accepting it?
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Very unlikely
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Very likely
5
1 is Very unlikely, 5 is Very likely
Which of the following best describes your approach when you encounter a claim that contradicts your beliefs?
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I immediately reject the claim
I ignore it
I look for evidence supporting both sides
I am open to revising my beliefs if evidence supports the claim
Rate your overall curiosity about how things work.
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5
To what extent do you agree with the following statements?
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Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
I enjoy learning about new scientific discoveries.
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I am willing to change my mind when presented with new evidence.
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I question statements that lack supporting evidence.
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How do you typically respond when your ideas are challenged by others?
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Defend my position without considering alternatives
Listen and consider other viewpoints
Seek more information to evaluate all perspectives
Change my mind immediately
How important is it for you to have evidence before forming an opinion?
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Not important
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Extremely important
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1 is Not important, 5 is Extremely important
How open are you to revising your opinions when presented with new facts?
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Not open
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Very open
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1 is Not open, 5 is Very open
Which statement best reflects your attitude towards scientific reasoning?
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I trust scientific reasoning only when it matches my beliefs
I value scientific reasoning in most cases
I always trust scientific reasoning, regardless of my prior beliefs
I rarely consider scientific reasoning
Briefly describe a situation where you changed your mind due to new evidence.
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