My previous-knowledge-proof test and/or survey

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1)
It is far better to be on your own than with someone just for the sake of not being alone. That applies to friendships as wells as relationships.

or

On the contrary, very often I need to be with someone as loneliness is unbearable. On such occasions, I can’t be too picky about who the “someone” is.

First one, NO DOUBT.

2)
To proclaim my understanding and competence on a subject, and then change my mind on it because my understanding was shown to be incorrect, it’s embarrassing for me, especially in public, as I fear it makes me look stupid. I prefer to avoid this and usually wait until I am sure of my understanding and knowledge before I start talking about it.

Agree? Disagree? Neither? Etc --

I agree in principle, but not strongly. While I'm naturally inclined to do what's mentioned above, depending on the situation and matter at hand, I don't think it's always necessarily embarrassing to speak your mind.

3)
I am naturally sceptical of second-hand information and whenever possible prefer to trust my own experience to reach a conclusion about something.

or

On the contrary, I think any one person’s experience – including mine – may be too narrow or limited, and I prefer to broaden it by getting as much second-hand information as I can.

I kind of relate to both. I generally do the first, but I am always open to getting as much second-hand information as I can, and take it into consideration when reaching a conclusion but still trusting my own experience the most.

4)
If I need to learn something quickly, my first instinct is to ask someone I see as knowledgeable on the subject, rather than find my own way through it in books, the net, etc.

Agree? Disagree? Etc

I do both. In some cases I find the 2nd one somewhat more reliable I guess. But it's about the same to me because in both cases I look for information given by someone knowledgeable on the subject.

5)
I have a very good idea about my level of sexual attractiveness (or lack thereof) in relation to others around me.

or

Hmm, no. I am never sure about such things.

Hmm, I don't know. I am somewhere in between I guess.

6)
Especially in moments of crisis, I am inclined to be paralyzed by indecision and tend to wish, later, that I had acted more quickly.

or

On the contrary, I am far more likely, on such occasions, to act impulsively and to later regret my decisions taken so rashly.

2nd one.

7)
I worry far more about appearing stupid and/or ignorant among others than I worry about being awkward when dealing with people.

or

On the contrary, I don’t worry too much about appearing stupid/and or ignorant – I am more likely to worry if I am being boring, inconvenient, rude etc when dealing with others, collectively or individually.

I don't relate to either one. Maybe slightly to the second, but I'm not sure. I usually worry about not being accepted.

8)
It is a very common state of mind for me to feel that, whatever I have done with regards to a task, or when doing something for someone, I could have done just one bit more.

or

On the contrary, I usually tend to think I am already doing, or have already done, enough anyway – unless it is something that depends on a very specific standard that has to be met, in which case I meet it.

First one, which is not to say that I do little or not enough. I do plenty, but I often wish I could have done more or done something differently. This is mainly related to me often setting very high standards for myself, excepting more and striving for perfection.

9)
I respect, even admire, people who don’t back off from confrontations, even physical ones, and who take physical risks (not necessarily at the level of some Jackass stunts, but I think you get the idea).

or

Sometimes I may even wish I was better in such things, but normally I think that those who take physical risks (or risk getting into physical confrontations) easily are just being silly.

Probably the second. I strongly dislike physical confrontation but physical risks are usually alright to take, sometimes even admirable.

10)
I enjoy poetry and often wish I could write it myself.

or

Poetry may be nice and all, but it’s ultimately pointless – I prefer writings that actually communicate something in a more straightforward language.

This sounds stupid, and I can't choose. It's very subjective with "poetry" being in question. Anyways, the way these are written, I don't have a preference.