Low group (N = 262)

High group (N = 279)

M

SD

M

SD

F

Patient belief

11.52

3.16

11.45

3.11

0.66n.s.

Self-expectation

13.55

2.31

13.50

2.57

0.07n.s.

Avoidance

9.93

2.40

11.49

2.60

52.35**

Self-inhibition

10.27

2.21

10.24

2.16

0.02n.s.

Ethical blame

11.46

2.55

11.86

2.27

3.64**

Helplessness

11.31

2.44

11.97

2.69

8.85**

Dependence

13.65

2.66

14.59

2.59

17.29**