result, health care professionals will have to devote extra effort in

establishing rapport. Because these patients may fear that others will

take advantage of them, they may keep their problems to themselves.

However, they do seek understanding and attention. With a sympathetic

attitude, one should be able to get them to be cooperative.


Scale 3: Cooperative Style (33 items)


 High scorers tend to be eager to attach themselves to a supportive

professional and will follow advice closely. However, these patients do

not usually take the initiative in seeking treatment and will expect to

be told exactly what to do. They may be inclined to deny the existence

of real problems. Health care personnel may have to probe carefully and

ask questions explicitly. These patients become very dependent and may

resist when suggestions are made for referral to other doctors of

clinics.


Scale 4: Sociable Style (40 items)


 High scorers tend to be outgoing, talkative, and charming.

However, these patients may be changeable in their likes and dislikes.

They may be very cooperative initially in following the treatment plan,

but this may be short-lived. These patients often are more concerned

with "appearing nice and attractive" than with solving their problems.

Dependability in meeting appointments and taking necessary medications

is likely to be low.