Item | λ | h2 | |
---|---|---|---|
(1) | People with depression often speak incoherently | .35** | .12 |
(2) | People with depression can feel guilty even though they have done nothing wrong | .42* | .18 |
(3) | Reckless and risk-taking behaviour are common signs of depression | .34** | .12 |
(4) | Loss of self-confidence and low self-esteem can be signs of depression | .26 | .07 |
(5) | Not stepping on the joints of a footpath can be a sign of depression | .57** | .32 |
(6) | People with depression often hear voices that are not there | .81** | .66 |
(7) | Sleeping too much or too little can be a sign of depression | .61** | .37 |
(8) | Eating too much or losing your appetite can be signs of depression | .62** | .38 |
(9) | Depression does not affect memory and concentration | .42** | .18 |
(10) | Having several different personalities can be a sign of depression | .81** | .66 |
(11) | As a result of depression, people may move more slowly or be completely restless | .26** | .07 |
(12) | Psychologists can prescribe antidepressants | .64** | .41 |
(13) | Depression can be accompanied by changes in thinking and perception (e.g. brooding) | .44** | .19 |
(14) | Most people with depression need to be admitted to hospital | .69** | .48 |
(15) | Depression always has several causes | -.05 | .00 |
(16) | Increasing positive activities (e.g. exercise, socializing) should be an integral part of any depression treatment | .25* | .07 |
(17) | For depression, counselling is as effective as cognitive behavioural therapy | .46** | .21 |
(18) | For mild to moderate depression, cognitive behavioural therapy is the treatment of choice | .28** | .08 |
(19) | People with depression have negative thoughts, which can also take the form of suicidal thoughts | .58** | .34 |
(20) | People with depression should stop taking antidepressants as soon as they feel better | .64** | .41 |
(21) | Antidepressants are addictive | .73** | .53 |
(22) | Antidepressants usually work immediately | .65** | .42 |