Scoring
10 or more very open-minded
6–9 mature approach to life and people
3–5 lacks an open attitude
0–2 low level of interest to life and people
Example of scoring chart:
Left side Right side Score
Total Score 8
Yes Yes 1
No No 0
No Yes 1
Maybe No 2
Yes Yes 1
Yes Maybe 3

Questions for discussion

  1. Can you tell what is inside a box by its outside appearance?
  2. Can you make a valid decision about a person without knowing all about him/her? What is a good way to overcome prejudice?
  3. Are people like boxes with different wrappings?
  4. Do you think you are open to trying new things and meeting new people?
  5. What is a good way to overcome a lack of interest?
  6. What does your level of interest about people and things tell you about yourself?

Adapted from: Garnett, P. (1988). Investigating Morals and Values in Today’s Society.