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. 2016 Dec 2;28(2):447–458. doi: 10.1093/cercor/bhw381
Condition Probe Response choices
High scene construction Imagine taking your friend to a wine expo for their birthday. Which do you envision? I'm helping my friend select wines I'm eating cheese samples I'm sneaking off to buy a birthday gift
Imagine you're at a party and you spill ink on your shirt. Which do you envision? I'm scrubbing at the stain in the washroom I'm calling someone for advice I'm asking the host for club soda
Imagine first arriving at your new home. Which do you envision doing during your first hour after your arrival? I'm unpacking boxes I'm introducing myself to neighbors I'm arranging furniture
Low scene construction Imagine getting a month off from your regular work or school routine. How would you most likely spend this extra free time? I would travel I would do volunteer work I would pursue hobbies
Imagine that you're a soccer coach for young children. Which would be your primary goal for the team? That they learn good sportsmanship That they improve their soccer skills That they win a lot of games
Imagine that a large new tax is imposed on fresh fruits and fresh vegetables. How will this tax affect your shopping behavior? Buy more frozen food items Buy more canned food items No change
Future Think about whom you're most likely to be living within 5 years. Which best describes what your situation will be? I will live with family members I will live with people who are not related to me I will live alone
Think about the future health of your family members. Who is most likely to have major health issues in 2 years? Myself A sibling A parent
Think about how much you will weigh in 5 years. Which of these is most likely to be true? I will weigh more than now I will weigh less than now I will weigh the same
Present Think about the relationship you have with the people in your neighborhood. Which best describes your situation? I know most of my neighbors I know just a few of my neighbors I don't know any of my neighbors
Think about the state of your physical health at this moment. Which of these issues is of most concern to you right now? Eating a healthy diet Exercising regularly Getting regular check-ups
Think about how you compare in age with most of your current friends. Which best describes your situation? I'm similar in age to most of them I'm younger than most of them I'm older than most of them