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1

It is normal to be unsure that you are safe from being harmed or hurt.

.201

−.116

2

It is easy for people to hurt others with unfair criticism or blame.

.134

−.100

.215

3

I look for all the compliments and praise I am due

.265

4

I often say so when it feels like life is unfair or things are not going my way or in my favor.

.542

5

More than a few times a day I feel frustrated or upset.

.642

−.110

−.136

.105

6

It is very uncomfortable whenever others find fault with one’s appearance or image.

.224

−.112

.163

7

It is difficult to wait for people or things.

.306

−.120

.140

.129

8

I probably speak or act in haste at times.

−.531

9

I often regret things soon after I say or do them.

.178

−.476

10

Some of my statements could be (or have been) described as sarcastic humor.

−.611

11

I may sometimes react very strongly or “lose it”.

.108

−.577

.102

12

Many situations are difficult in a relationship (whether at work, socially, in the family and/or in romantic situations).

.349

−.156

.127

.173

13

The things that make a person very defensive or feel offended are always around you.

.364

−.131

.136

.108

14

It is always very important to get as much information as there is.

.109

.125

.465

15

Order, tidiness and cleanliness are very important.

.587

16

I have a definite liking or dislike for certain textures, colors, patterns and/or motion.

.178

−.388

.178

17

It might seem to others that my behavior is opposite to or inconsistent with other behaviors in similar situations.

−.546

18

Most of the time I take almost all statements and actions of others seriously or “as is”.

.122

.130

19

Being on time and using time effectively are always very important.

.177

.342

.141

20

It is seldom necessary to disclose all of one’s options.

.269

21

I worry often about many things.

.714

22

“Do things my way” could well be my motto, because that always feels better.

.541

23

Very often my mind is full of thoughts that come up again and again.

.503

−.106

.191

24

At least one of my parents (the person who raised me) may be described as “a worrier”.

.270

−.801

.105

25

At least one of my parents (the person who raised me) had emotional problems when I was growing up.

−.607

.324

26

I have suffered from the effects of trauma or a difficult emotional life for at least two years.

.202

−.302

.505

27

I and/or one parent experienced a dangerous or very threatening personal, political and/or military event/s for an extended period.

−.107

−.130

.711

28

I have been/am being bullied.

−.174

.593

29

I and/or one parent has suffered a serious illness.

.444