What is your current major at NDSU?
What is your current GPA?
What is your age?
Are you male or female?
Do you identify as Latino or Hispanic?
What is your race?
How did you hear about this study?
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How often do you have a drink containing alcohol?
How many drinks containing alcohol do you have on a typical day when you are dri
How often do you have six or more drinks on one occasion?
How often during the last year have you found that you were not able to stop dri
How often during the last year have you failed to do what was normally expected
How often during the last year have you needed a first drink in the morning to g
How often during the last year have you had a feeling of guilt or remorse after
How often during the last year have you been unable to remember what happened th
Have you or someone else been injured because of your drinking?
Has a relative, friend, doctor, or other health care worker been concerned about
While drinking, I have said or done embarrassing things.
The quality of my work or schoolwork has suffered because of my drinking.
I have felt badly about myself because of my drinking.
I have driven a car when I knew I had too much to drink to drive safely.
I have had a hangover (headache, sick stomach) the morning after I had been drin
I have passed out from drinking.
I have taken foolish risks when I have been drinking.
I have felt very sick to my stomach or thrown up after drinking.
I have gotten into trouble at work or school because of drinking.
I often drank more than I originally had planned.
My drinking has created problems between myself and my boyfriend/girlfriend/spou
I have been unhappy because of my drinking.
I have gotten into physical fights because of drinking.
I have spent too much time drinking.
I have not gone to work or missed classes at school because of drinking, a hango
I have felt like I needed a drink after breakfast.
I have become very rude, obnoxious or insulting after drinking.
I have felt guilty about my drinking.
I have damaged property, or done something disruptive such as setting off a fals
Because of my drinking, I have not eaten properly.
I have been less physically active because of drinking.
I have had ''the shakes'' after stopping (eg., hands shake so that coffee cup ra
My boyfriend/girlfriend/spouse/parents have complained to me about my drinking.
I have woken up in an unexpected place after heavy drinking.
I have found that I needed larger amounts of alcohol to feel any effect, or that
As a result of drinking, I neglected to protect myself or my partner from a sexu
I have neglected my obligations to family, work, or school because of drinking.
I often have ended up drinking on nights when I had planned not to drink.
When drinking, I have done impulsive things that I regretted later.
I have often found it difficult to limit how much I drink.
My drinking has gotten me into sexual situations I later regretted.
I've not been able to remember large stretches of time after drinking heavily.
While drinking, I have said harsh or cruel things to someone.
Because of my drinking I have not slept properly.
My physical appearance has been harmed by my drinking.
I have said things while drinking that I later regretted.
I have awakened the day after drinking and found that I could not remember a par
I have been overweight because of drinking.
I haven't been as sharp mentally because of drinking.
I have received a lower grade on an exam or paper than I ordinarily could have b
I have tried to quit drinking because I thought I was drinking too much.
I have felt anxious, agitated, or restless after stopping or cutting down on dri
I have not had as much time to pursue activities or recreation because of drinki
I have injured someone else while drinking or intoxicated.
I often have thought about needing to cut down or stop drinking.
I have had less energy or felt tired because of my drinking.
I have had a blackout after drinking heavily (i.e., could not remember hours at
Drinking has made me feel depressed or sad.
To forget your worries
Because your friends pressure you to drink
No particular reason, it just drink because it's there
Because it helps you enjoy a party
Because it helps you when you feel depressed or nervous
You often find yourself drinking and it isn't planned
To be sociable
To cheer up when you are in a bad mood
There's alcohol there so you drink it, that's all
Because you like the feeling
So that others won't kid you about not drinking
You know you want to drink, but you don't know why
Because it's exciting
To get high
Because it makes social gatherings more fun
You're not sure of the reason, but you are craving a drink
To fit in with a group you like
You get strong desires to drink for no particular reason
Because it gives you a pleasant feeling
Because it improves parties and celebrations
Because you feel more self-confident and sure of yourself
To celebrate a special occasion with friends
To forget about your problems
Because it's fun
To be liked
So you won't feel left out
You don't know why you drink, you just do it
Drinking alcohol makes me...WOOZY
Drinking alcohol makes me...SLOW
Drinking alcohol makes me...HORNY
Drinking alcohol makes me...ENERGETIC
Drinking alcohol makes me...VULGAR
Drinking alcohol makes me...SOCIABLE
Drinking alcohol makes me...MELLOW
Drinking alcohol makes me...NERVOUS
Drinking alcohol makes me...EMOTIONAL
Drinking alcohol makes me...INCOHERENT
Drinking alcohol makes me...MEAN
Drinking alcohol makes me...UNDEPENDABLE
Drinking alcohol makes me...PASS OUT
Drinking alcohol makes me...UNPREDICTABLE
Drinking alcohol makes me...MAD
Drinking alcohol makes me...FOOLISH
Drinking alcohol makes me...NOISY
Drinking alcohol makes me...VERBAL
Drinking alcohol makes me...FORCEFUL
Drinking alcohol makes me...FUNNY
Drinking alcohol makes me...INTOXICATED
Drinking alcohol makes me....JOLLY.
Drinking alcohol makes me....SICK.
Drinking alcohol makes me....COURAGEOUS.
Drinking alcohol makes me....DANGEROUS.
Drinking alcohol makes me....UNHAPPY.
Drinking alcohol makes me....SMART.
Drinking alcohol makes me....EGOTISTICAL.
Drinking alcohol makes me....COPE.
Drinking alcohol makes me....SLEEPY.
Drinking alcohol makes me....ATTRACTIVE.
Drinking alcohol makes me....WOBBLY.
Drinking alcohol makes me....UNBEARABLE.
Determine, in advance, not to exceed a set number of drinks
Alternate non-alcoholic beverages and alcoholic beverages
Have a friend let you know when you'd had enough
Leave the bar/party at a predetermined time
Stop drinking at a predetermined time
Drink water while drinking alcohol
Put extra ice in your drink
Avoid drinking games
Drink shots of liquor
Avoid mixing different types of alcohol
Drink slowloy rather than gulp or chug
Avoid trying to ''keep up'' or out-drink others
Use a designated driver
Make sure that you go home with a friend
Know where your drink has been at all times
Eat before and/or during drinking
Keep track of how many drinks you were having
Pace your drinks to 1 or fewer per hour
Limit money spent on alcohol
Only drink in safe environments
Make your own drinks
Avoid hard liquor or spirits
Refuse a drink from a stranger
Never leave your drink unattended
Choose not to drink alcohol
Drink an alcohol look-alike (non-alcoholic beer, etc)
Hang out with trusted friends
Participate in activities that did not include alcohol
Carry around a cup but not drink any alcohol
Use public transportation services
Avoid situations where there was alcohol
Reward myself for limiting
Punish myself for not limiting
Drink less when driving
Confine drinking to certain times
Use body sensations to slow down
What percent (%) of students at NDSU do you think use these types of strategies?
How often do you think students use these types of strategies?
I have a reserved and cautious attitude toward life.
I have trouble controlling my impulses.
I generally seek new and exciting experiences and sensations.
I generally like to see things through to the end.
When I am very happy, I can't seem to stop myself from doing things that can hav
My thinking is usually careful and purposeful.
I have trouble resisting my cravings (for food, cigarettes, etc.).
I'll try anything once.
I tend to give up easily.
When I am in great mood, I tend to get into situations that could cause me probl
I am not one of those people who blurt out things without thinking.
I often get involved in things I later wish I could get out of.
I like sports and games in which you have to choose your next move very quickly.
Unfinished tasks really bother me.
When I am very happy, I tend to do things that may cause problems in my life.
I like to stop and think things over before I do them.
When I feel bad, I will often do things I later regret in order to make myself f
I would enjoy water skiing.
Once I get going on something I hate to stop.
I tend to lose control when I am in a great mood.
I don't like to start a project until I know exactly how to proceed.
Sometimes when I feel bad, I can't seem to stop what I am doing even though it i
I quite enjoy taking risks.
I concentrate easily.
When I am really ecstatic, I tend to get out of control.
I would enjoy parachute jumping.
I finish what I start.
I tend to value and follow a rational, ''sensible'' approach to things.
When I am upset I often act without thinking.
Others would say I make bad choices when I am extremely happy about something.
I welcome new and exciting experiences and sensations, even if they are a little
I am able to pace myself so as to get things done on time.
I usually make up my mind through careful reasoning.
When I feel rejected, I will often say things that I later regret.
Others are shocked or worried about the things I do when I am feeling very excit
I would like to learn to fly an airplane.
I am a person who always gets the job done.
I am a cautious person.
It is hard for me to resist acting on my feelings.
When I get really happy about something, I tend to do things that can have bad c
I sometimes like doing things that are a bit frightening.
I almost always finish projects that I start.
Before I get into a new situation I like to find out what to expect from it.
I often make matters worse because I act without thinking when I am upset.
When overjoyed, I feel like I can't stop myself from going overboard.
I would enjoy the sensation of skiing very fast down a high mountain slope.
Sometimes there are so many little things to be done that I just ignore them all
I usually think carefully before doing anything.
Before making up my mind, I consider all the advantages and disadvantages.
When I am really excited, I tend not to think of the consequences of my actions.
In the heat of an argument, I will often say things that I later regret.
I would like to go scuba diving.
I tend to act without thinking when I am really excited.
I always keep my feelings under control.
When I am really happy, I often find myself in situations that I normally
wouldn't be comfortable with.
I would enjoy fast driving.
When I am very happy, I feel like it is ok to give in to cravings or overindulge
Sometimes I do impulsive things that I later regret.
I am surprised at the things I do while in a great mood.
At times I feel just as relaxed as everyone else and then within minutes I becom
There are times when I have very little energy and then just afterwards I have a
One minute I can be feeling OK and then the next minute I'm tense, jittery, and
I frequently switch from being able to control my temper very well to not being
Many times I feel nervous and tense and then I suddenly feel very sad and down.
Sometimes I go from feeling extremely anxious about something to feeling very do
I shift back and forth from feeling perfectly calm to feeling uptight and nervou
There are times when I feel perfectly calm one minute and then the next minute t
Frequently, I will be feeling OK but then I suddenly get so mad that I could hit
Sometimes I can think clearly and concentrate well one minute and then the next
There are times when I am so mad that I can barely stop yelling and other times
I switch back and forth between being extremely energetic and having so little e
There are times when I feel absolutely wonderful about myself but soon afterward
There are times when I'm so mad that my heart starts pounding and/or I start sha
I shift back and forth between being very unproductive and being just as product
Sometimes I feel extremely energetic one minute and then the next minute I might
There are times when I have more energy than usual and more than most people and
At times I feel that I'm doing everything at a very slow pace but then soon afte
Feeling distressed or upset is unbearable to me.
When I feel distressed or upset, all I can think about is how bad I feel.
I can't handle feeling distressed or upset.
My feelings of distress are so intense that they completely take over.
There's nothing worse than feeling distressed or upset.
I can tolerate being distressed or upset as well as most people.
My feelings of distress or being upset are not acceptable.
I'll do anything to avoid feeling distressed or upset.
Other people seem to be able to tolerate feeling distressed or upset better than
Being distressed or upset is always a major ordeal for me.
I am ashamed of myself when I feel distressed or upset.
My feelings of distress or being upset scare me.
I'll do anything to stop feeling distressed or upset.
When I feel distressed or upset, I must do something about it immediately.
When I feel distressed or upset, I cannot help but concentrate on how bad the di
I am clear about my feelings.
I pay attention to how I feel.
I experience my emotions as overwhelming and out of control.
I have no idea how I am feeling.
I have difficulty making sense out of my feelings.
I am attentive to my feelings.
I know exactly how I am feeling.
I care about what I am feeling.
I am confused about how I feel.
When I'm upset, I acknowledge my emotions.
When I'm upset, I become angry with myself for feeling that way.
When I'm upset, I become embarrassed for feeling that way.
When I'm upset, I have difficulty getting work done.
When I'm upset, I become out of control.
When I'm upset, I believe that I will remain that way for a long time.
When I'm upset, I believe that I'll end up feeling very depressed.
When I'm upset, I believe that my feelings are valid and important.
When I'm upset, I have difficulty focusing on other things.
When I'm upset, I feel out of control..
When I'm upset, I can still get things done.
When I'm upset, I feel ashamed with myself for feeling that way.
When I'm upset, I know that I can find a way to eventually feel better.
When I'm upset, I feel like I am weak.
When I'm upset, I feel like I can remain in control of my behaviors.
When I'm upset, I feel guilty for feeling that way.
When I'm upset, I have difficulty concentrating.
When I'm upset, I have difficulty controlling my behaviors.
When I'm upset, I believe there is nothing I can do to make myself feel better.
When I'm upset, I become irritated with myself for feeling that way.
When I'm upset, I start to feel very bad about myself.
When I'm upset, I believe that wallowing in it is all I can do.
When I'm upset, I lose control over my behaviors.
When I'm upset, I have difficulty thinking about anything else.
When I'm upset, I take time to figure out what I'm really feeling.
When I'm upset, it takes me a long time to feel better.
When I'm upset, my emotions feel overwhelming.
Interested
Distressed
Excited
Upset
Strong
Guilty
Scared
Hostile
Enthusiastic
Proud
Irritable
Alert
Ashamed
Inspired
Nervous
Determined
Attentive
Jittery
Active
Afraid
I am often confused about what emotion I am feeling.
It is difficult for me to find the right words for my feelings.
I have physical sensations that even doctors don't understand.
I am able to describe my feelings easily.
I prefer to analyze problems rather just describe them.
When I am upset, I don't know if I am sad, frightened, or angry.
I find it hard to describe how I feel about people.
I prefer to just let things happen rather to understand why they turned out that
I have feelings that I can't quite identify.
Being in touch with emotions is essential.
I am often puzzled by sensations in my body.
People tell me to describe my feelings more.
I don't know what's going on inside me.
I often don't know why I am angry.
I prefer talking to people about their daily activities rather than their feelin
I prefer to watch ''light'' entertainment shows rather than psychological dramas
It is difficult for me to reveal my innermost feelings, even to close friends.
I can feel close to someone, even in moments of silence.
I find examination of my feelings useful in solving personal problems.
Looking for hidden meanings in movies or plays distracts from their enjoyment.
All of the above findings are true. However, sometimes, we tell people this rese
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