Interpersonal Trust Scale

Hypocrisy is on the increase in our society.

1 = Strongly Agree

2 = Mildly Agree

3 = Agree and Disagree Equally

4 = Mildly Disagree

5 = Strongly Disagree

In dealing with strangers one is better off to be cautious until the strangers have provided evidence that they are trustworthy.

1 = Strongly Agree

2 = Mildly Agree

3 = Agree and Disagree Equally

4 = Mildly Disagree

5 = Strongly Disagree

This country has a dark future unless we can attract better people into politics.

1 = Strongly Agree

2 = Mildly Agree

3 = Agree and Disagree Equally

4 = Mildly Disagree

5 = Strongly Disagree

Fear of social disgrace or punishment rather than conscience prevents most people from breaking the law.

1 = Strongly Agree

2 = Mildly Agree

3 = Agree and Disagree Equally

4 = Mildly Disagree

5 = Strongly Disagree

Using the honor system of not have a teacher present during exams would probably result in increased cheating.

1 = Strongly Agree

2 = Mildly Agree

3 = Agree and Disagree Equally

4 = Mildly Disagree

5 = Strongly Disagree

Parents usually can be relied on to keep their promises.

1 = Strongly Agree

2 = Mildly Agree

3 = Agree and Disagree Equally

4 = Mildly Disagree

5 = Strongly Disagree

The United Nations will never be an effective force in keeping world peace.

1 = Strongly Agree

2 = Mildly Agree

3 = Agree and Disagree Equally

4 = Mildly Disagree

5 = Strongly Disagree

The judiciary is a place where we can all get unbiased treatment.

1 = Strongly Agree

2 = Mildly Agree

3 = Agree and Disagree Equally

4 = Mildly Disagree

5 = Strongly Disagree

Most people would be horrified if they knew how much news that the public hears and sees is distorted.

1 = Strongly Agree

2 = Mildly Agree

3 = Agree and Disagree Equally

4 = Mildly Disagree

5 = Strongly Disagree

It is safe to believe that, in spite of what people say, most people are primarily interested in their own welfare.

1 = Strongly Agree

2 = Mildly Agree

3 = Agree and Disagree Equally

4 = Mildly Disagree

5 = Strongly Disagree