| Test: | 14-item Type D Scale, DS14 |
| Link: | persistent link: https://psytests.org/result?v=ordd2eU |
Negative Affectivity | 9 | |
Social Inhibition | 12 |
When both scores are equal or greater than 10 points, person is classified as having type D personality.
Negative Affectivity (NA) refers to the tendency to experience negative emotions across time/situations. High-NA individuals experience more feelings of dysphoria, anxiety, and irritability; have a negative view of self; and scan the world for signs of impending trouble.
Social Inhibition (SI) refers to the tendency to inhibit the expression of emotions/behaviors in social interactions to avoid disapproval by others. High-SI individuals tend to feel inhibited, tense, and insecure when with others.