The Bem Test
I have recommended this test to others, and since there is no way of finding this readily, I decided to post it here. This test is a
way of judging how masculine or feminine you might
COGIATI and can be found here Directions:
Highlight the answer and column totals sheet and print out. Using a pen or pencil, put your answer to the questions below as the term best fits you according to the following scale on the sheet and then add up your totals:
1 = Never or almost never true
2 = Usually not true
3 = Sometimes but infrequently true
4 = Occasionally true
5 = Often true
6 = Usually true
7 = Always or almost always true
Questions:
1. Acts as a Leader 31. Has leadership abilities
2. Adaptable 32. Moody
3. Affectionate 33. Loves children
4. Conceited 34. Reliable
5. Aggressive 35. Independent
6. Cheerful 36. Loyal
7. Ambitious 37. Individualistic
8. Conscientious 38. Secretive
9. Childlike 39. Sensitive to the needs of others
10. Conventional 40. Sincere
11. Analytical 41. Makes decisions easily
12. Compassionate 42. Shy
13. Assertive 43. Masculine
14. Friendly 44. Solemn
15. Does not use harsh language 45. Soft-spoken
16. Happy 46. Tactful
17. Athletic 47. Self-reliant
18. Eager to soothe hurt feelings 48. Sympathetic
19. Competitive 49. Self-sufficient
20. Helpful 50. Theatrical
21. Feminine 51. Tender
22. Inefficient 52. Truthful
23. Defends own beliefs 53. Strong personality
24. Flatterable 54. Understanding
25. Dominant 55. Willing to take a stand
26. Jealous 56. Unpredictable
27. Gentle 57. Warm
28. Likable 58. Unsystematic
29. Forceful 59. Willing to take risks
30. Gullible 60. Yielding
Answers:
1. _____ 2. _____ 3. _____ 4. _____ 5. _____ 6. _____
7. _____ 8. _____ 9. _____ 10. _____ 11. _____ 12. _____
13. _____ 14. _____ 15. _____ 16. _____ 17. _____ 18. _____
19. _____ 20. _____ 21. _____ 22. _____ 23. _____ 24. _____
25. _____ 26. _____ 27. _____ 28. _____ 29. _____ 30. _____
31. _____ 32. _____ 33. _____ 34. _____ 35. _____ 36. _____
37. _____ 38. _____ 39. _____ 40. _____ 41. _____ 42. _____
43. _____ 44. _____ 45. _____ 46. _____ 47. _____ 48. _____
49. _____ 50. _____ 51. _____ 52. _____ 53. _____ 54. _____
55. _____ 56. _____ 57. _____ 58. _____ 59. _____ 60. _____
Column totals: (Add up the values in each of the six columns.)
1. _____ 2. _____ 3. _____ 4. _____ 5. _____ 6. _____
Add column 1 _______ to column 5 _______. Masculine traits: _____
Add column 3 _______ to column 6 _______. Feminine traits: _____
Subtract Feminine traits from Masculine traits. Bem score: _____
Masculine traits - Feminine traits = Bem score. Compare Bem score to the scale below.
Scale:
Masculine > +20
Nearly Masculine +10 to +19
Androgynous +9 to -9
Nearly feminine -10 to -19
Feminine < -20
Columns 1 and 5 are "Masculine" traits.
Columns 3 and 6 are "Feminine" traits.
Columns 2 and 4 are "Neutral" traits.
