Houston & Smither Competitiveness Test (Original)

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I get satisfaction from competing with others.

It's usually not important to me to be the best.

Competition destroys friendships.

Games with no clear cut winners are boring.

I am a competitive individual.

I will do almost anything to avoid an argument.

I try to avoid competing with others.

I would like to be on a debating team.

I often remain quiet rather than risk hurting another person.

I find competitive situations unpleasant.

I try to avoid arguments.

In general, I will go along with the group rather than create conflict.

I don't like competing against other people.

I don't like games that are winner-take-all.

I dread competing against other people.

I enjoy competing against an opponent.

When I play a game I like to keep scores.

I often try to outperform others.

I like competition.

I don't enjoy challenging others even when I think they are wrong.