Socially Intelligent Communications
Adaptability Profile

There are no correct responses to these eight questions. The questions are designed to help develop your ability to communicate effectively with audiences that may range from very supportive to hostile. Socially intelligent communications refers to your range of adaptability in communicating within a wide variety of social situations and social objectives. An analysis will be provided immediately after submitting your answers.

Please use the scale to the left in your ratings.

Q1 - I can argue any of three sides (for, against, or need more research) on topics in my field with no more than 5 minutes preparation.
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Q2 - I am able to influence others without referring to my credentials, training, education or organizational position.
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Q3 - I am able to manage my frustration level and the need to defend my position when others fail to understand my message.
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Q4 - I can control my emotions when I am challanged by other individuals, even when they are emotional in their challange.
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Q5 - I am able to withhold judging the motives of others.
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Q6 - I am able to explain my professional work to an audience with little or no experience in my field.
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Q7 - I believe the professional category of work I do has obviously inherent social value.
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Q8 - I believe my profession will make a positive contribution to mankind within my lifetime.
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