Table 2.
## - RBQ Item | r |
---|---|
Positive | N = 144 |
49 - Behaves in cheerful manner | .28*** |
53 - Speaks fluently; Expresses ideas well | .23** |
41 – Shows interest in intellectual/cognitive matters | .23** |
07 - Exhibits social skills | .22** |
63 - Other(s) seek advice from P | .22** |
42 - Seems to enjoy situation | .20* |
23 - Exhibits high degree of intelligence | .19* |
55 – Behaves in competitive manner | .19* |
05 - Dominates situation | .18* |
04 - Tries to control situation | .18* |
Negative | |
44 - Says negative things about self | −.24*** |
29 - Seeks advice | −.24*** |
13 - Exhibits awkward interpersonal style | −.24*** |
26 - Seeks reassurance | −.21* |
21 - Expresses insecurity | −.20* |
60 - Seems detached from situation | −.19* |
35 - Unusual or unconventional appearance | −.19* |
67 – Exhibits physical discomfort/pain | −.19* |
22 - Physical signs of tension/anxiety | −.19* |
47 - Expresses self-pity or victimization | −.16* |
Note. p < .001
p < .01
p < .05.
Adaptable was defined as: copes easily and successfully with new and strange situations; bravely faces up to uncertainty. Probability of this many correlates significant by chance (10,000 trials), p = .0022. Vector correlation by gender, r = .46. Vector correlation by grade, r = .32. Vector correlation by interviewer, r = .42.