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PTQ - Perseverative Thinking Questionnaire
Zetsche et al (2009, original version), Ehring et al. (2011, Dutch version)
Goal
Measures a person's tendency toward repetitive negative thinking
Scales
No subscales.
Scores
Items are rated on a 5-point scale (0-4).
Total score: sum of all item scores.
Reliability of change: Reliable Change Index.
Standards
5 standard categories: very low, low, average, high, very high.
Norm group: non-clinical population.
Instructions
In this questionnaire you are asked to indicate how you thought about negative experiences or problems last week. Read the statements below and indicate how they applied to you during the past week when you were thinking about negative experiences or problems.
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