Inspired by LIFE IN THREE DIMENSIONS by Shige Oishi, PhD

Dr. Shige Oishi defines a psychologically rich life as a life characterized by variety, depth, and interest. A life could be psychologically rich if a person experiences a variety of interesting things or feels and appreciates a variety of deep emotions. These can be via firsthand experience or vicariously through novels, films, or sports on TV. Learn more in the book LIFE IN THREE DIMENSIONS.

Take the Psychologically Rich Life Questionnarie, and find out your pscyhological richness score! Please indicate the degree to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements:

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1. My life has been psychologically rich.

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2. My life has been experientially rich.

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3. My life has been emotionally rich.

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4. I have had a lot of interesting experiences.

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5. I have had a lot of novel experiences.

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6. My life has been full of unique, unusual experiences.

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7. My life consists of rich, intense moments.

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8. My life has been dramatic.

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9. I experience a full range of emotions via firsthand experiences such as travel and attending concerts.

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10. I have a lot of personal stories to tell others.

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11. On my deathbed, I am likely to say, "I had an interesting life."

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12. On my deathbed, I am likely to say, "I have seen and learned a lot."

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13. My life would make a good novel or movie.

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14. My life has been monotonous.

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15. I often feel bored with my life.

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16. My life has been uneventful.

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17. I can't remember the last time I've done or expreienced something new.

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