Psychological and Social Analysis
| Mental Activity: | Alert | Slow |
| Responsive | Dull | |
| Curiosity | Disinterested | |
| Experimenting | Inert | |
| Exploring | Listless | |
| Persistent will | Vacillating | |
| Interest in variety | ||
| Involuntary concentration | Flitting | |
| Feeling strong | Slight | |
| Imaginative (1) | Unimaginative | |
| Self-reliant (1) | Dependent | |
| Initiative | Inactive | |
| Profits by experience | Repeats same errors | |
| Normal intelligence | Backward | |
| Precocious | ||
| Thought: | Definite (2) | Vague |
| Clear (2) | Confused | |
| Able to follow directions (1) | Unable | |
| Open-minded (4) | Self-satisfied | |
| Attention: | Well focused | Superficial |
| Flitting | ||
| Dreaming | ||
| Concentration: | Involuntary, marked | Slight |
| Voluntary, marked (4) | Slight | |
| Senses: | Keen: Discrimination of differences | Undeveloped |
| Sound | ||
| Rhythm | ||
| Musical sound | ||
| Color | ||
| Beauty (pictures, sculpture, Nature) | ||
| Rhyme | ||
| Time: Day and night | ||
| Yesterday | ||
| To-morrow | ||
| Season | ||
| Year | ||
| Historic time | ||
| Imitation: | Marked | Slight |
| Mechanical | Slavish | |
| Creative (3) | ||
| Memory: | Retentive | Poor. Due to: |
| Motor | Inattention | |
| Emotional | Lack of clearness | |
| Auditory | Lack of repetition | |
| Visual | ||
| Verbal | ||
| Logical | ||
| Association of Ideas: | Marked | Slight |
| Poetic (2) | Prosaic | |
| Logical (2) | Superficial | |
| Imagination: | Vivid (1) | Lacking |
| Overwrought | ||
| Clear | Hazy | |
| Constructive (3) | Reproductive | |
| Resourceful (3) | Unresourceful | |
| Visual | ||
| Auditory | ||
| Reasoning: | By association | Easily satisfied |
| Logical (2) | Undeveloped | |
| Sensible (5) | Foolish | |
| Judgment: | Sensible (6) | Foolish |
| Erratic | ||
| Requires Proof (4) | Credulous | |
| Tastes and Interests: (2) | What kind of Stories | |
| Songs | ||
| Games | ||
| Handwork | ||
| Humor | ||
| How spends free time | ||
| Æsthetic: Marked | Slight | |
| Rhythm | ||
| Music | ||
| Color | ||
| Pictures | ||
| Nature | ||
| Poetry | ||
| Mechanics: Marked | Slight | |
| Watching | ||
| Examining | ||
| Contriving (1) | ||
| Philosophical: (3) | ||
| Marked | Slight | |
| (Seeks reasons for life, God, death, immortality) | ||
| Questions: Numerous | Few | |
| “What?” | ||
| “Where?” | ||
| “Why?” | ||
| “How?” | ||
| Waits for answer | Disinterest in answer | |
| Asks for information | For sake of talking | |
| Seeks further information | Easily satisfied | |
| Self-expression: | Free | Reserved |
| Natural | Self-conscious | |
| Affected | ||
| Quiet | Ostentatious | |
| Artistic | Awkward | |
| Impressive | Weak, hesitating | |
| Charm | Unattractive | |
| Speech: | Articulation perfect (4) | Imperfect (Note which sounds) |
| Stammers | ||
| Stutters | ||
| Lisps | ||
| Clear (1) | Indistinct | |
| Slovenly | ||
| Forcible | Weak | |
| Fluent (4) | Reticent | |
| Halting | ||
| Sentences complete (3) | Incomplete | |
| Grammar correct (5) | Incorrect (Note errors) | |
| Good vocabulary (5) | Limited vocabulary | |
| Slang | ||
| Vulgarity | ||
| Voice: (1) | Soft | Loud |
| Musical | Harsh | |
| Nasal | ||
| Shrill | ||
| Clear | Husky | |
| Vital | Drawl | |
| Range (Test with musical instrument) | Monotone | |
| Emotions: | Strong | Dull |
| Supersensitive | ||
| Wholesome | Morbid | |
| Silly | ||
| Deep | Superficial | |
| Poised | Explosive | |
| Moody | ||
| Good control | Poor control | |
| Capricious | ||
| Hysterical | ||
| Eccentric | ||
| Self-respect | Undue humility | |
| Pride | ||
| Sense of humor | Prosaic | |
| Trustful | Suspicious | |
| Jealous | ||
| Buoyant | Easily discouraged | |
| Courageous | Fearful | |
| Daring | Timid | |
| Cheerful | Melancholy, petulant | |
| Patient | Impatient | |
| Tantrums | ||
| Easily imposed upon | ||
| Contented | Dissatisfied | |
| Sensible | Vain | |
| Conceited | ||
| Overaffectionate | ||
| Enthusiastic | Apathetic | |
| Easily guided | Contrary | |
| Obstinate | ||
| Rebellious | ||
| Overdocile | ||
| Deliberative | Impulsive | |
| Social: | Loyal | Changeable |
| Jealous | ||
| Tattling | ||
| Treacherous | ||
| Generous | Selfish | |
| Sympathetic | Hard-hearted | |
| Silly | ||
| Considerate of others | Thoughtless | |
| Criticizing | ||
| Courteous | Rude | |
| Bullying | ||
| Winsome, manly | Indifferent | |
| Gracious | Priggish | |
| Conciliatory | Ill-mannered | |
| Peacemaking | Quarrelsome | |
| Manners: (2-3) | Charm | Indifference |
| Repulsion | ||
| Self-possessed | Self-conscious | |
| Bashful | ||
| Taciturn | ||
| Seeking attention | ||
| Simpering | ||
| Gentle | Aggressive | |
| Boisterous | ||
| Respectful | Impudent | |
| Interrupting | ||
| Contradicting | ||
| Trained in conventions | Untrained, awkward | |
| Industry: (4) | Industrious | Lazy, shirking |
| Prompt | Dilatory | |
| Dawdling | ||
| Procrastinating | ||
| Thorough | Careless | |
| Painstaking | Indifferent | |
| Orderly | Disorderly | |
| Systematic | Erratic | |
| Thrifty | Spendthrift | |
| Economical | Extravagant | |
| Miserly | ||
| Foresighted | Short-sighted | |
| Shrewd | ||
| Easily imposed upon | ||
| Moral: (3) | Conscientious | Supersensitive |
| Indifferent | ||
| Callous | ||
| Generous | Selfish | |
| Self-seeking | ||
| Honest | Prevaricating | |
| Thieving | ||
| Frank | Hypocritical | |
| Affected | ||
| Sly | ||
| Underhanded | ||
| Tricky | ||
| Brusque | ||
| Mischievous | Destructive | |
| Teasing | Malicious | |
| Modest | Immodest | |
| Pure-minded | Uncouth | |
| Bold | ||
| Brazen | ||
| Unchaste | ||
| Desires and appetites controlled | Uncontrolled desires and appetites | |
| Will: | Firm | Weak |
| Persistent | Vacillating | |
| Subject to reason | Stubborn | |
| Motives that influence: (1) | Ambition | Fear of punishment |
| Pain to others | Vanity | |
| Pleasure to others | Rivalry | |
| Ideal good (the right) | Selfishness | |
| Joy in right doing | Mercenariness | |
| Love (of others, cause, God) | Material reward | |
| Response to reproof: (1) | Friendly | Sullen |
| Rebounds | Sulks | |
| Acknowledges justice | Resentful | |
| Revengeful | ||
| Religion: (2) | Wonder | Apathy |
| Awe | ||
| Reverence | Irreverence | |
| Sense of gratitude | Thoughtless | |
| Interest in theological questions | Disinterest | |
| Interest in religious ceremonies | Disinterest |
Natural Gifts and Talents (5). Expressiveness in any of following:
Music: vocal, instrumental; rhythm, dancing, dramatics; drawing, painting, modeling, sculpture; literature, handcrafts, mechanics; nurturing, organizing, leadership
Ideals, Ambition, Expectations (8). Extent and nature of following:
Vocational: (Will change with periods of development, environment) Professional: technical, artistic, industrial, manual Educational: economic, social, family
| Training: | Sturdy | Coddling |
| Simple | Pampered | |
| Consistent | Inconsistent | |
| Sympathetic | Unsympathetic | |
| Just | Unjust | |
| Persistent | Intermittent | |
| Scope for self-activity | Repressed | |
| Intelligent | Irrational | |
| Emotional | ||
| Sincere | Superficial |
Summary
Marked Traits, Physical and Psychological
Making for Efficiency: Inefficiency:
Need uprooting:
Correction:
Developing:
Making for social attractiveness: Unattractiveness:
Fundamental traits to be especially cultivated:
Energy
Expressiveness
Self-reliance
Persistence
Concentration
Imagination
Curiosity
Initiative
Orderliness
Responsibility
Self-control
Will
Altruism
Courtesy
Cheerfulness
Honesty
FOOTNOTES:
[28] Lefthand column includes normal and desirable characteristics; righthand column includes abnormal or undesirable.
[29] Measured as length, child lying down, during first year.
[30] Snellen cards may be used for testing vision.
[31] Parents, brothers, sisters.
[32] During year before child’s birth.