Instructions

Description:
The Mini PEERS Test is an abbreviated version of the PEERS Test published by Nehemiah Institute, Inc.  The mini version contains 20 items as compared to 70 on the full version.

Purpose:
The PEERS Test is designed to identify your primary worldview in five areas of life: Politics (civil government), Economics, Education, Religion, and Social Issues (PEERS).  The test will rate your views in one of four worldview categories: Biblical Theism, Moderate Christian, Secular Humanism or Socialism.

Taking the test:

Complete the personal profile information (must be completed to have your test scored).

Place a 'check mark' in the box after each test item using the following key:

SA- Strongly Agree, TA- Tend to Agree, N- No Opinion, TD- Tend to Disagree, SD- Strongly Disagree.

Hit the 'Submit' button to have your answers sent to Nehemiah Institute for scoring.  You will receive a PEERS Scorecard within 10 days.

Note: Your test will be processed upon receipt of your order for a Mini Test, $3.00. Order needs to have same name and city/state as test.
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First Name:    Last Name 

Questions: SA TA N TD SD

1.  Unemployment is primarily caused by a lack of demand for goods and services.

2.  Human nature, because it constantly adapts and changes, has an unlimited potential for progressive development.

3.  The accumulation of wealth by individuals is necessary for a nation to be financially strong.

4.  Government should rest as directly as possible on the will of the people.

5.  Absolute truth exists in all areas of life and can be known.

6.  Educational programs must be supervised by the government to ensure fairness, uniformity and equal opportunity to all citizens.

7.  Society, not the individual, is chiefly responsible for social evils.

8.  In a democratic society, citizens have a civil right to an education, and this right must be protected and enforced by civil governments.

9.  Individuals should be allowed to conduct life as they choose as long as it does not interfere with the lives of others.

10.  Private ownership of property is a necessary requirement for a nation to prosper.

11.  Just as a minimum wage law helps poor people earn a fair income, a maximum wage law would benefit all citizens by using the abundance of money exceeding the maximum wage amount to finance programs beneficial to all (e.g., education, health care, etc.)

12.  All people are conceived with a sinful nature which, from birth on, creates desires in them to commit evil deeds.

13.  Because human nature is constantly changing, values and ethics will also change. Therefore, each generation should be free to adopt moral standards appropriate to their preferences.

14.  The Bible provides the foundation of civil law and should be the primary source of instruction for establishing civil government in all nations.

15.  Capital punishment for certain crimes is a Biblical mandate and should be enforced in our society.

16.  Nationalism (the sovereignty of nations) is a hindrance to nations working for peace.

17.  Each person has an eternal spirit which will live forever after the body dies. This spirit will either live in happiness with God in heaven or in torment with the devil in hell.

18.  Day-care schools for infants and toddlers, under the supervision of professional educators will enhance the educational process of children.

19.  Civil government, at both the state and federal levels, should not have responsibility for the economic well-being of the citizens.

20.  Traditional male and female roles are the result of special and distinct qualities with which men and women are born.

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Version: AA10 Senior High/Adult Grade Level

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