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1. I think about how my decisions will influence me.

2. I think about how the choices I make will shape my outcomes.

3. I think about the consequences of my actions for me.

4. I think about how others’ decisions will influence me.

5. I think about how the choices others make will shape my outcomes.

6. I think about the consequences of others’ actions for me.

7. I think about how my decisions will influence other people.

8. I think about how the choices I make will influence others.

9. I think about the consequences of my actions for others.

10. I think about how others’ decisions will influence them.

11. I think about how the choices others make will shape their outcomes.

12. I think about the consequences of others’ actions for them.

The 12-item Strategic Thinking Scale

When deciding [fill in decision context]:

Note: Items 1-3 capture the egocentric orientation; items 4-6 capture the dependency orientation; items 7-9 capture the impact orientation; items 10-12 capture the altercentric orientation.

References

Halevy, N. (2020). Strategic thinking and behavior during a pandemic. Judgment & Decision Making15(5), 648-659.

Vani, P., Alzahawi, S., Dannals, J. & Halevy, N. (2022). Strategic mindsets and support for social change: Impact mindset explains support for Black Lives Matter across racial groups. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin.