1

I am in the express checkout line at the supermarket, where a sign reads: NO MORE THAN 10 ITEMS, PLEASE!

I pick up a magazine to pass the time.

I glance ahead to see if anyone has more than ten items.

2

Many large cities have a visible number of homeless people.

I believe that the homeless are down and out because they lack ambition.

The homeless are victims of illness or some other misfortune.

3

The prevalence of AIDS has reached epidemic proportions.

This is largely the result of irresponsible behavior on the part of a small proportion of the population.

AIDS is a major tragedy.

4

There is a really important job to be done.

I prefer to do it myself.

I am apt to call on my friends or co-workers to help.

5

The cars ahead of me on an unfamiliar road start to slow and stop as they approach a curve.

I assume there is a construction site ahead.

I assume someone ahead had a fender bender.

6

An election year rolls around.

I learn anew that politicians are not to be trusted.

I am caught up in the excitement of pulling for my candidate.

7

I see a very overweight person walking down the street

I wonder why this person has such little self-control.

I think that he might have a metabolic defect or psychological problem.

8

I am riding as a passenger in the front seat of a car.

I take the opportunity to enjoy the scenery.

I try to stay alert for obstacles ahead.

9

If they were put on the honor system, most people wouldn't sneak into a movie theater without paying.

That's because they are afraid of being caught.

It's because it would be wrong.

10

I am talking with my spouse, boyfriend, or girlfriend.

I often find my thoughts racing ahead to what I plan to say next.

I find it easy to pay close attention to what he or she is saying.

11

I am requesting a seat assignment for an airline flight.

I usually request a seat in a specific area of the plane.

I generally leave the choice to the agent.

12

My spouse, boyfriend, or girlfriend is preparing a meal.

I keep an eye out to make sure nothing burns or cooks too long.

I either talk about my day or read the paper.

13

I see people walking around in shopping malls.

Many of them are either shopping or exercising.

Many are wasting time.

14

My spouse, boyfriend, or girlfiend is going to get me a birthday present.

I prefer to pick it out myself.

I prefer to be surprised.

15

Slow-moving lines can often be found in banks and supermarkets.

They are an unavoidable part of modern life.

They are often due to someone's incompetence.