Below you will find the Three-Dimensional Wisdom Scale, a 'wisdom test'. This test is known as one of the best self-assessments for wisdom. For more information about the test click here. The test consists of 39 statements and takes about 10 minutes to complete. You should indicate for each statement whether you agree / disagree or whether or not a statement applies to you. The test is still in beta but you can already complete it. Please let us know if you have any suggestions at: info@projectwijsheid.nl. Thanks you in advance. Good luck filling out the test! Ignorance is bliss.1 (strongly disagree)2345 (strongly agree) In this complicated world of ours, the only way we can know what’s going on is to rely on leaders or experts who can be trusted.1 (strongly disagree)2345 (strongly agree) It is better not to know too much about things that cannot be changed 1 (strongly disagree)2345 (strongly agree) There is only one right way to do anything.1 (strongly disagree)2345 (strongly agree) You can classify almost all people as either honest or crooked.1 (strongly disagree)2345 (strongly agree) People are either good or bad.1 (strongly disagree)2345 (strongly agree) Life is basically the same most of the time.1 (strongly disagree)2345 (strongly agree) A person either knows the answer to a question or he/she doesn’t.1 (strongly disagree)2345 (strongly agree) I try to anticipate and avoid situations where there is a likely chance I will have to think in depth about something.1 (definitely not true of myself)2345 (definitely true of myself) A problem has little attraction for me if I don’t think it has a solution.1 (definitely not true of myself)2345 (definitely true of myself) I prefer just to let things happen rather than try to understand why they turned out that way.1 (definitely not true of myself)2345 (definitely true of myself) Simply knowing the answer rather than understanding the reasons for the answer to a problem is fine with me.1 (definitely not true of myself)2345 (definitely true of myself) I am hesitant about making important decisions after thinking about them.1 (definitely not true of myself)2345 (definitely true of myself) I often do not understand people’s behavior.1 (definitely not true of myself)2345 (definitely true of myself) Things often go wrong for me by no fault of my own.1 (strongly disagree)2345 (strongly agree) I would feel much better if my present circumstances changed.1 (strongly disagree)2345 (strongly agree) I try to look at everybody’s side of a disagreement before I make a decision.1 (definitely not true of myself)2345 (definitely true of myself) When I’m upset at someone, I usually try to “put myself in his or her shoes” for a while.1 (definitely not true of myself)2345 (definitely true of myself) I always try to look at all sides of a problem.1 (definitely not true of myself)2345 (definitely true of myself) I sometimes find it difficult to see things from another person’s point of view.1 (definitely not true of myself)2345 (definitely true of myself) Before criticizing somebody, I try to imagine how I would feel if I were in their place.1 (definitely not true of myself)2345 (definitely true of myself) Sometimes I get so charged up emotionally that I am unable to consider many ways of dealing with my problems.1 (definitely not true of myself)2345 (definitely true of myself) When I am confused by a problem, one of the first things I do is survey the situation and consider all the relevant pieces of information.1 (definitely not true of myself)2345 (definitely true of myself) When I look back on what has happened to me, I can’t help feeling resentful.1 (definitely not true of myself)2345 (definitely true of myself) When I look back on what’s happened to me, I feel cheated.1 (definitely not true of myself)2345 (definitely true of myself) I either get very angry or depressed if things go wrong.1 (definitely not true of myself)2345 (definitely true of myself) I am annoyed by unhappy people who just feel sorry for themselves.1 (strongly disagree)2345 (strongly agree) People make too much of the feelings and sensitivity of animals.1 (strongly disagree)2345 (strongly agree) There are some people I know I would never like.1 (strongly disagree)2345 (strongly agree) I can be comfortable with all kinds of people.1 (strongly disagree)2345 (strongly agree) It’s not really my problem if others are in trouble and need help.1 (strongly disagree)2345 (strongly agree) Sometimes I don’t feel very sorry for other people when they are having problems.1 (definitely not true of myself)2345 (definitely true of myself) Sometimes I feel a real compassion for everyone.1 (definitely not true of myself)2345 (definitely true of myself) I often have not comforted another when he or she needed it.1 (definitely not true of myself)2345 (definitely true of myself) There are certain people whom I dislike so much that I am inwardly pleased when they are caught and punished for something they have done.1 (definitely not true of myself)2345 (definitely true of myself) Sometimes when people are talking to me, I find myself wishing that they would leave.1 (definitely not true of myself)2345 (definitely true of myself) I’m easily irritated by people who argue with me.1 (definitely not true of myself)2345 (definitely true of myself) If I see people in need, I try to help them one way or another.1 (definitely not true of myself)2345 (definitely true of myself) I don’t like to get involved in listening to another person’s troubles.1 (definitely not true of myself)2345 (definitely true of myself) Time is Up!