Measures how we deal with complexity and multitasking, particularly when others are watching us. This scale has two component sub-scales:

• Emotional Control – Measures the extent to which we control our anxieties and our emotions and reveal our emotional states to others.
• Life Control – A measure of self-worth. Indicates the extent to which we believe we shape what happens to us...or the other way around.

Measures how we respond to working towards specific goals and targets.

• Goal Orientation – Making promises: Individuals scoring highly on this scale are orientated towards setting goals and targets for activities. They are likely to be effective at prioritising, planning and organising.
• Achievement Orientation – Keeping Promises: Those scoring highly on this scale are more likely deliver that to which they are committed. They are likely to “do what it takes” and gain satisfaction (and perhaps relief) from achievement.

Measures how we see challenge and change. Do we perceive it is an opportunity...even exciting? Or do we see it as a threat?

• Risk Orientation – Individuals scoring highly will be open to change and new experience. They are open to learning and are prepared to manage risk.
• Learning Orientation – Those scoring highly on this scale will see all out comes as having a positive element. They will see opportunity where others will see threat and will not be deterred by setbacks.

Measures the extent to which we have the self-belief to see through to a conclusion difficult task which can be beset with setbacks. This scale has two component subscales:

• Confidence in Abilities – Individuals scoring highly on this scale are more likely to believe that they are a truly worthwhile person. They are less dependent on external validation and tend to be more optimistic about life in general.
• Interpersonal Confidence – Individuals scoring highly on this scale tend to be more assertive. They are less likely to be intimidated in social settings and are more likely to promote themselves in groups. They are also better able to handle difficult or awkward people.