Mother’s Personality and Preferences

Part 1: Personality Characteristics

The following personality characteristics have been identified by the Minnesota Center for Twin and Adoption Research as factors determined by heredity rather than culture. Please rate yourself on these variables (1 means the trait does not describe you at all; 10 means it describes you very well). If possible, ask some other people also to rate you on these items

Part 2: Additional Personality Characteristics of the Mother

Please rate yourself on the following scale (1 means the trait does not describe you at all, 10 means it describes you very well). Feel free to clarify your answers with comments.

Part 3: Mother’s Tastes and Preferences

Please review the following list of interests, indicate your level of interest in each subject, and declare specific likes and dislikes. List degree of interest from 1-10.