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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2013 Jun 1.
Published in final edited form as: J Consult Clin Psychol. 2012 Jan 16;80(3):497–511. doi: 10.1037/a0026928

Appendix.

Sample interpretation assessment and training materials.

Threat word Benign word Ambiguous sentence
Social
Criticize Praise Your boss wants to meet with you.
Embarrassing Funny People laugh after something you said.
Mad Distracted A friend does not respond when you wave hello.
Ugly Attractive An old friend comments on how you look different now.

Non-social Tumor Height The doctor examined your growth.
Broke Wealthy Your bank statement is surprising.
Panicky Exercise Your heart is beating very quickly.
Sick Hot Your face feels sweaty.