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Table 2 Items of the English-Language Adaptation of the Social Desirability–Gamma Short Scale

From: An English-Language Adaptation of the Social Desirability–Gamma Short Scale (KSE-G)

No. Item Subscale
1 In an argument, I always remain objective and stick to the facts. PQ+
2 Even if I am feeling stressed, I am always friendly and polite to others. PQ+
3 When talking to someone, I always listen carefully to what the other person says. PQ+
4 It has happened that I have taken advantage of someone in the past. NQ−
5 I have occasionally thrown litter away in the countryside or on to the road. NQ−
6 Sometimes I only help people if I expect to get something in return. NQ−
  1. Note. The instructions are as follows: “The following statements may apply more or less to you personally. Please indicate to what extent they apply to you.” PQ+ = exaggerating positive qualities; NQ− = minimizing negative qualities
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