Table 2.

Definition of the OPD category repressed perception of conflict and emotions and the conflict modes.

OPD-Conflict	Definition
K0 repressed perception of conflict and emotions	This category is used to assess people who have difficulty perceiving conflicts and feelings in themselves and in their relationships with others.
K1 individuation vs. dependency conflict	In this conflict the main fear concerns having close relationships. While the active mode is characterized by the strive for individuation and distance (K1a) the passive mode comprises the longing for close relationships (K1p).
K2 submission vs. control conflict	This conflict concerns insecurities in relation to the feeling of agency and control. While the active mode is characterized by controlling and dominating others (K2a), the passive mode, however, is characterized by submissive, often passive-aggressive behavior (K2p).
K3 need for care vs. self-sufficiency conflict	This conflict comprises insecurities about the amount of need for care in relationships and their defense. The active mode is characterized by modesty and caring for others (K3a). The passive mode, on the other hand, is characterized by needy, clingy, and demanding behavior (K3p).
K4 self-worth conflict	In this conflict the worthiness of a person is at risk (K4). While the active mode is expressed by a strong sense of self and the devaluation of others (K4a), the passive mode is characterized by the devaluation of oneself (K4p).
K5 guilt conflict	This conflict is about uncertainties in accepting responsibility and guilt. In the active mode one dismisses any kind of guilt and blames others (K5a), in the passive mode, however, one takes the blame (K5p).
K6 oedipal conflict	This conflict oscillates around insecurities regarding (gender-) role-identities, which either results the need for attention, admiration and recognition as a man or woman (K6a) or the avoidance and suppression of it (K6p).
K7 identity conflict	This conflict refers to one’s own sense of identity. Whereas the active mode is characterized by overacting of one’s own lack of identity (K7a), in the passive mode a feeling of lack of identity predominates (K7p)

Source: OPD Task Force (2011).