Table 1.
To ensure the assessment of healthy samples, clinical questionnaires with regard to symptoms of major depressive disorder (MDD; BDI-II) as well as general psychiatric symptoms (SCL-90-S) were assessed in the current study (Happy/Sad).
| Happy/Sad N = 40 M (SD) | Happy/Fear N = 40 M (SD) | |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 23.8 (2.68) | 24.6 (2.91) |
| STAI | ||
| State | 33.48 (4.99) | 30.15 (5.02) |
| Trait | 32.3 (5.03) | 30.37 (6.58) |
| Trait T-value | 47.77 (5.52) | 44.9 (8.83) |
| BDI-II | 2.88 (2.49) | 2.2 (2.57) |
| SCL-90-S | ||
| GSI | 40 unremarkable | 40 unremarkable |
| PSDI | 40 unremarkable | 40 unremarkable |
| PST | 15.03 (8.86) | 10.1 (6.79) |
To check for conspicuities regarding symptoms of trait- and state-dependent anxiety, the STAI was assessed. Due to conjoint analyses across independent samples, the assessed data from the previous study (Happy/Fear) is reported here in addition. There were no indications for conspicuities in the assessed samples. STAI, State Trait Anxiety Inventory; BDI, Beck Depression Inventory; SCL, Symptom Check List; GSI, Global Severity Index; PSDI, Positive Symptom Distress Index; PST, Positive Symptom Total.