The 'Why Test'
For the following statements, select the answer that best describes your own experience.
I smoke to keep myself from slowing down.
Please select your answer
Always
Most of the time
Once in a while
Rarely
Never
Handling a cigarette is part of the enjoyment of smoking it.
Please select your answer
Always
Most of the time
Once in a while
Rarely
Never
Smoking is pleasant and relaxing.
Please select your answer
Always
Most of the time
Once in a while
Rarely
Never
I light up a cigarette when I feel angry about something.
Please select your answer
Always
Most of the time
Once in a while
Rarely
Never
When I am out of cigarettes, it’s nearly torture until I can get more.
Please select your answer
Always
Most of the time
Once in a while
Rarely
Never
I smoke to help calm me down when I am stressed.
Please select your answer
Always
Most of the time
Once in a while
Rarely
Never
I smoke automatically, without even being aware of it.
Please select your answer
Always
Most of the time
Once in a while
Rarely
Never
I smoke when people around me are smoking.
Please select your answer
Always
Most of the time
Once in a while
Rarely
Never
I smoke to perk myself up.
Please select your answer
Always
Most of the time
Once in a while
Rarely
Never
Part of my enjoyment from smoking is preparing to light up.
Please select your answer
Always
Most of the time
Once in a while
Rarely
Never
I get pleasure from smoking.
Please select your answer
Always
Most of the time
Once in a while
Rarely
Never
When I feel uncomfortable or upset, I light up a cigarette.
Please select your answer
Always
Most of the time
Once in a while
Rarely
Never
When I’m not smoking a cigarette, I’m very much aware of the fact.
Please select your answer
Always
Most of the time
Once in a while
Rarely
Never
I often light up a cigarette when one is still burning in the ashtray.
Please select your answer
Always
Most of the time
Once in a while
Rarely
Never
I smoke cigarettes with friends when I am having a good time.
Please select your answer
Always
Most of the time
Once in a while
Rarely
Never
When I smoke, part of the enjoyment is watching the smoke as I exhale.
Please select your answer
Always
Most of the time
Once in a while
Rarely
Never
I want a cigarette most often when I am comfortable and relaxed.
Please select your answer
Always
Most of the time
Once in a while
Rarely
Never
I smoke when I am “blue” and want to take my mind off what’s bothering me.
Please select your answer
Always
Most of the time
Once in a while
Rarely
Never
I get a real hunger for a cigarette when I haven’t had one in a while.
Please select your answer
Always
Most of the time
Once in a while
Rarely
Never
I’ve found a cigarette in my mouth and haven’t remembered it was there.
Please select your answer
Always
Most of the time
Once in a while
Rarely
Never
I always smoke when I am out with friends at a party, bar, etc.
Please select your answer
Always
Most of the time
Once in a while
Rarely
Never
I always smoke cigarettes to get a lift.
Please select your answer
Always
Most of the time
Once in a while
Rarely
Never
