#120871 - Sun Jul 21 2002 12:55 AM
The Paranoid Test
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SORRY! I was having problems with the Anger Test download so I changed it to Paranoia. Is that a problem for you? You hate me don't you? You tried to take the quiz knowing it wouldn't work, didn't you? I know you like to see me fail. Always plotting, planning, scheming.
Uh-o, there are the voices again. You're just jealous 'cause you can't hear them.
Edited by valois (Sun Jul 21 2002 09:24 AM)
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#120872 - Sun Jul 21 2002 03:34 AM
Re: The Anger Profile
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I scored a 65.
Although you're probably not checking your apartment for hidden bugs on a regular basis, you get the occasional suspicion that whispers in the corridor are about YOU. Essentially, you've got a mild case of paranoia, but it's nothing to panic about. It's human impulse to have flashing moments of mistrust - no one is immune to such feelings, which have their roots in several other emotions. Paranoia can stem from trust issues; when, for example, you get all worked up that your special someone is having an affair because they haven't called. It can also be a reflection of pessimism; you tend to think the worst and it leads to negative expectations. Paranoid thoughts can also come from flashes of insecurity; you wonder if you're good enough and feel anxious that others feel the same way. Overall, these feelings are generally not harmful if they are in moderation - and depending on how you react to them. Hire a private eye every time your spouse works late, however, and you're on the road to ruin!
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#120873 - Sun Jul 21 2002 05:06 AM
Re: The Anger Profile
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I scored 15, which means:
Congratulations! Your score showed that you don't have many flashes of paranoia, which can only be a good thing. Why do you seem to have a handle on the distrustful impulse, while others struggle to ignore that nagging inner voice? Well, mild cases of paranoia stem from several issues; trust, pessimism and insecurity just to name a few. You appear to have a sufficient level of trust in other people, so you don't freak out and assume the worst when your love interest forgets to call. And since your self-esteem is likely strong, you're not plagued with doubts about other people slamming you behind your back or conspiring to get you. Your optimistic nature also plays a role by keeping your thoughts focused on the best possible scenario; when the boss wants to talk to you, for example, you think you might be getting a promotion instead of the heave-ho. This is a healthy approach to life; why waste your time worrying!
I think that's generally spot on. But it's interesting that, as with the etiquette test, the specific examples don't fit. In the etiquette test I was told that I might occasionally snoop in someone's medicinre cabinet (which I wouldn't). Here I was told that I wouldn't assume that a summons from the boss means trouble (when I specifically said that I would).
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#120874 - Sun Jul 21 2002 09:23 AM
Paranoid Test
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Tabby: I wouldn't put too much faith in these tests (even though people DO whisper about me, then point and stare). These are meamt mostly for fun, but reveal some basic personality truths too.
So you're a closet cabinet searcher, it doesn't matter. Come on, admit it. You'd be in my medicine cabinet so fast the industrial strength Prozac would spin!
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#120877 - Sun Jul 21 2002 11:38 AM
Re: Paranoid Test
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I'll thank you to leave Myanus out of this.
Edited by valois (Sun Jul 21 2002 11:40 AM)
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#120878 - Sun Jul 21 2002 12:53 PM
Re: The Paranoid Test
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An average 30 for me. There's definitely a file on me somewhere...
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#120879 - Sat Jul 27 2002 11:48 AM
Re: The Paranoid Test
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Although I'm not at all paranoid - there's no way I'm taking this test! I know that They will record my score and it will be on some huge government database along with all those tapes of my telephone conversations and my postings on FT. But I am working on lining my brain with aluminium foil so that, at least, they won't be able to read my thoughts.
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#120880 - Sun Jul 28 2002 01:10 AM
Re: The Paranoid Test
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15 That's about right for me...
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#120882 - Mon Aug 19 2002 12:58 AM
Re: The Paranoid Test
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I got a 55 on this one. I'm relieved to find out I'm not as paranoid as I thought I was. Now I will be up all night worrying about all the years I wasted worrying about everything when I didn't have to, because I'm not actually paranoid. That will lead to thinking that maybe the test was DESIGNED to make you think you aren't paranoid so they can do things to your mind without you worrying that they are..........
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#120884 - Sat Sep 21 2002 12:54 AM
Re: The Paranoid Test
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Actually, shadowhippie.......I am monitoring you.............  Just kidding....maybe.......go ahead, take the quiz heeheehee there is nothing to worry about heeheeehee
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#120885 - Sun Sep 29 2002 12:16 AM
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ROFLMAO ShadowHippie
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#120886 - Sun Sep 29 2002 01:10 AM
Re: The Paranoid Test
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