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Understanding Your Scores on the Dispositional Mood Scale
This self-assessment is designed to help you estimate your dispositional mood, that is, your general
emotional tendency based on your personality. The four dispositional mood categories created in
this scale are positive energy, relaxation, negative arousal, and tiredness. These four categories
are distinguished in two ways: (1) positive affectivity versus negative affectivity and (2) high
activation and low activation. Thus, the four subscales are consistent with the affect circumplex
model shown in the textbook. The only difference is that this scale measures your emotional
personality rather than emotions in a specific setting.
Low
positive energy
1.0 to 2.3
Moderate
positive energy
2.4 to 3.7
High
positive energy
3.8 to 5.0
1.0 5.0
Your averaged score was 4.0.
Positive energy
People who score high on positive energy have positive affectivity and high activation. Positive
affectivity is the tendency to experience positive emotional states. It is very similar to extroversion,
a personality trait depicting people who are outgoing, talkative, sociable, and assertive. Positive
energy also includes high activation, meaning that people who score high on this scale experience
more energizing or motivating positive emotions. Scores on this scale range from 1 to 5. From a
sample of hospital employees, the average score was 3.0.
Low
relaxation
1.0 to 2.3
Moderate
relaxation
2.4 to 3.7
High
relaxation
3.8 to 5.0
1.0 5.0
Your averaged score was 3.8.
Relaxation
People who score high on relaxation have positive affectivity and low activation. Positive affectivity
is the tendency to experience positive emotional states. It is very similar to extroversion, a
personality trait depicting people who are outgoing, talkative, sociable, and assertive. Relaxation
also includes low activation, meaning that people who score high on this scale experience more
passive (less energizing) positive emotions. Scores on this scale range from 1 to 5. From a sample
of hospital employees, the average score was 2.6.
Low
negative arousal
1.0 to 2.3
Moderate
negative arousal
2.4 to 3.7
High
negative arousal
3.8 to 5.0
1.0 5.0
Your averaged score was 2.5.
Negative arousal
People who score high on negative arousal have a tendency toward negative affectivity and high
activation. Negative affectivity is the tendency to negative emotions. Negative arousal also includes
high activation, meaning that people who score high on this scale experience negative emotions
that demand our attention (e.g., anger, upset). People with negative arousal tend to be more
distressed and unhappy because they focus on the negative aspects of life. Scores on this scale
range from 1 to 5. From a sample of hospital employees, the average score was 2.1.
Low
tiredness
1.0 to 2.3
Moderate
tiredness
2.4 to 3.7
High
tiredness
3.8 to 5.0
1.0 5.0
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Your averaged score was 2.2.
Tiredness
People who score high on tiredness have a tendency toward negative affectivity and low activation.
Negative affectivity is the tendency to negative emotions. Tiredness also includes low activation,
meaning that people who score high on this scale experience more passive (less demanding)
negative emotions. Scores on this scale range from 1 to 5. From a sample of hospital employees,
the average score was 2.3.
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