Scale 5: Confident Style (33 items)


 High scorers act in a calm and confident manner. However, they are

 likely to fear bodily ailments and will thus be motivated to follow any

 treatment plan that will ensure their well-being. They may expect to be

 given special treatment and will tend to take advantage of staff

 members. Although this behavior may be troublesome at times, it is

 important that these patients are treated professionally and receive

 complete explanations of their course of treatment. If these patients

 are impressed with the critical importance to their health of following

 the medical regimen, they will do so carefully.


 Scale 6: Forceful Style (33 items)


 High scorers tend to be somewhat domineering and tough-minded. The

health care team should be careful not to feel intimidated or provoked.

A straight-forward approach in which the professional "pulls no punches"

and makes no apologies would be best. Given their tendency to be

distrustful, these patients may not follow planned treatment regimens.

It will be necessary for the team to work hard to get these patients to

follow the prescribed treatment course.


Scale 7: Respectful Style (42 items)


 High scorers are likely to be responsible, conforming, and

cooperative. They hold their feelings inside and will try to impress

the health care team as being well-controlled and serious-minded. These

patients usually take medications carefully and follow therapeutic

recommendations. There is a strong tendency, however, to deny symptoms;