Interpersonal Trust

Minimal Interpersonal Trust

Expressions activating this band show little or no clear evaluation of other people's trustworthiness, or only a faint positive expectation that things or people will turn out well. The content is diffuse, incidental, or only loosely tied to reliance on others.

Low Interpersonal Trust

Expressions activating this band describe trust as a situational or mixed social expectation, including uncertainty about whether others are dependable, understanding, helpful, or trustworthy. Trust is present as a live concern, but confidence in others is qualified, uneven, or context-bound.

Moderate Interpersonal Trust

Expressions activating this band convey recognizable confidence that specific people or nearby social groups can be relied on, trusted, or believed. Trust appears as a workable expectation in everyday relationships and communities, though not as a broad or strongly generalized stance toward people overall.

High Interpersonal Trust

Expressions activating this band frame other people's motives and honesty as a central question and express a definite stance about whether others are fair, well-intentioned, or likely to exploit. The expression often features active suspicion, wariness, cynicism, or explicit endorsement of trusting others.

Very High Interpersonal Trust

Expressions activating this band present generalized trust in other people as a direct, explicit judgment about whether most people are honest, trustworthy, fair, or likely to take advantage. The expression states a broad social belief about human trustworthiness rather than a narrow relationship-specific impression.

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