What this dispositional egoism scale measures
This dispositional egoism scale estimates self-reported dispositional egoism self gain other cost credit take help skip habit signals patterns across four domains. Twenty-two original agree-disagree items group into self gain, other cost, credit take, help skip. Each item also maps to a fear-of-intimacy stack layer. A second results chart inspired by FOIS-style intimacy avoidance themes from Descutner and Thelen (1991), adapted to this topic. Your dispositional egoism habit index averages these patterns into a 0 to 100 score where higher numbers mean more endorsed dispositional egoism self gain other cost credit take help skip habit signals on this screener.
Self gain
How often dispositional egoism self gain patterns fit you.
Other cost
How often dispositional egoism other cost patterns fit you.
Credit take
How often dispositional egoism credit take patterns fit you.
Help skip
How often dispositional egoism help skip patterns fit you.
How it works
Answer 22 agree-disagree items
Rate each agree-disagree statement from Strongly disagree to Strongly agree. You click Next after each answer; there is no auto-advance.
Items map to domains and intimacy stack
Answers accumulate percentages for four primary domains plus four fear-of-intimacy stack layers.
View index, band, and charts
Results show Lower, Mixed, or Higher signal bands with domain bars and stack chart.
Take the dispositional egoism scale
Complete 22 items to receive your dispositional egoism habit index, four domain bars, fear-of-intimacy stack chart, and band label.
What your result means
Your dispositional egoism habit index is the normalized total across all 22 items on a 0 to 100 scale. Domain bars show which pattern drives your result most. The fear-of-intimacy stack chart shows parallel closeness-guarding layers.
| Band | Index range | Typical reading |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Dispositional Egoism Habit | 0 to 35 | Fewer endorsed dispositional egoism self gain other cost credit take help skip habit signals patterns on this self-reflection screener |
| Mixed Dispositional Egoism Habit | 36 to 65 | Blend of moderate and strong dispositional egoism self gain other cost credit take help skip habit signals signals across domains |
| Higher Dispositional Egoism Habit | 66 to 100 | Frequent dispositional egoism self gain other cost credit take help skip habit signals signals on this entertainment or self-reflection screener |
What your report looks like
What this quiz can and cannot tell you
Can tell you
- How you report dispositional egoism scale patterns on this screener
- A dispositional egoism habit index and four domain bars plus fear-of-intimacy stack
- Vocabulary for follow-up conversations or study review
- A baseline before retaking after life or coursework changes
Cannot tell you
- Certify fixed identity or compatibility verdicts
- Replace professional evaluation, therapy, or proctored exams
- Predict outcomes from a single online screener session
- Label you permanently from one score band
Dispositional egoism habit index and sibling screeners
This dispositional egoism scale screener uses original agree-disagree items across four domains: self gain, other cost, credit take, help skip. Results include a 0 to 100 index and fear-of-intimacy stack chart.
Browse the personality & psychology hub for sibling quizzes with distinct question banks. Pair with our fear of intimacy quiz when results touch closeness themes.
| Test | Focus |
|---|---|
| Narcissism quiz | Narcissism broad rather than DEGO self gain credit take help skip items |
| Selfish quiz | Selfish trait rather than dispositional egoism other cost habit cues |
Dispositional Egoism Scale FAQ
What does this dispositional egoism scale measure?
22 agree-disagree items map to four domains plus a fear-of-intimacy stack. You receive a dispositional egoism habit index from 0 to 100. Self-reflection only.
What is the fear-of-intimacy stack?
A second results chart with vulnerability pull-back, trust hesitation, self-disclosure limits, and closeness anxiety adapted to this topic.
How long does the quiz take?
About 5 minutes for 22 items with session autosave.
Who reviewed this content?
Dr. James Whitfield, PhD reviewed the test framing and result explanations. See our editorial policy for review standards.
Can this quiz label me permanently?
No. Scores describe current self-report habits on this screener, not fixed identity or compatibility verdicts.
Can I retake the quiz?
Yes. Session data saves in your browser until you clear it or retake from results.
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