Table 1.

List of sentences.

Neutral sentences
Occasionally I like to watch movies on the television
I try to follow the news on a regular basis
Sometimes my mood is influenced by the weather
There are topics I am more interested in than politics or economy
Mostly I do respect the traffic regulations
I find it important to find the time for my hobbies once in a while
Negative sentences
I am getting annoyed when I am stuck in a traffic jam and I have an important appointment
Sometimes I am frightened when I walk alone in the dark
When an overtaking car on the other side of the street approaches me, my heart sinks into my boots
Sometimes I become sad, when I think about dead soldiers in the war
Seeing a helpless animal suffer often makes me sad
When somebody is pushing in the line, it can really upset me
Conflict sentences: desire for care vs. autarchy (passive)
All my life I got a raw deal
I wish that finally someone is taking care of me
I have the feeling that I always get too little
I actually only feel good when someone is taking care of me
Conflict sentences: desire for care vs. autarchy (active)
I give so much, without getting really rewarded
I cannot say “No” if someone else is asking me for help
I do not need anything or anybody to be happy
I hate it to be a burden for other people
Conflict sentences: self-value
Usually I have a very low self esteem
I am often embarrassed about myself
Sometimes I am disgusted by myself
I often estimate myself as little competent