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. 2009 Mar 20;37(6):831–843. doi: 10.1007/s10802-009-9314-4

Table 1.

Items for Emotion Regulation, Internalizing, and Externalizing Scales

Emotion regulation (using CCQ items) Internalizing problems (using TRF items) Externalizing problems (using TRF items)
3. Is warm/responsive 12. Complains of loneliness 7. Bragging, boasting
9. Develops genuine and close relationships 14. Cries a lot 16. Cruelty, bullying or meanness to others
39. Tends to become rigidly repetitive or immobilized under stress 31. Fears s/he might think or do something bad 24. Disturbs other pupils
54. Has rapid shifts in mood; emotionally labile 32. Feels s/he has to be perfect 26. Doesn’t seem to feel guilty after misbehaving
91. Emotional reactions are inappropriate 33. Feels or complains that no one loves him/her 37. Gets in many fights
34. Feels others are out to get him/her 39. Hangs around with others who get in trouble
35. Feels worthless or inferior 43. Lying or cheating
47. Overconforms to rules 53. Talks out of turn
50. Too fearful or anxious 57. Physically attacks people
52. Feels too guilty 74. Showing off or clowning
71. Self-conscious or easily embarrassed 90. Swearing or obscene language
81. Feels hurt when criticized 93. Talks too much
106. Overly anxious to please 94. Teases a lot
108. Is afraid of making mistakes 97. Threatens people
112. Worrying 104. Unusually loud