Use the following choices to express your view.
     6 = Agree Strongly
     5 = Agree
     4 = Agree Marginally
     3 = Disagree Marginally
     2 = Disagree
     1 = Disagree Strongly

1. I hate talk-radio hosts because they shout out their views without really listening to the other side.

2. I won't let what scientists might say weaken my core beliefs. 

3. I prefer jobs where the supervisor says exactly what to do, and exactly when and how to do it.

4. It's important to me to figure out what people really mean by what they say.

5. Don't kid yourself, changing your mind is a sign of weakness.

6. I always do better in jobs where I'm expected to think things out for myself.

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