Negative Self-Beliefs
Dimension 114 of 1,100 · Health Lens
Negative Self-Beliefs measures the extent to which expressions convey self-critical, self-blaming, or self-alienating beliefs and thoughts. It encompasses feeling bad about oneself, judging one's own thoughts as wrong or abnormal, and experiencing a fractured or negatively organized sense of self.
evidence final name · Ptsd Dsm-5 Pcl-5
Minimal Negative Self-Beliefs
Expressions activating this band show little stable self-directed negativity, with content that is mixed, incidental, or only briefly touches on distress, belief, or emotional difficulty without centering on a negative view of the self.
Moderate Negative Self-Beliefs
Expressions activating this band describe self-criticism, self-blame, or feeling like a failure, often alongside distressing thoughts, emotional reactivity, or attempts to manage negative emotion. The negative evaluation of the self is present but not yet fully fixed or identity-defining.
High Negative Self-Beliefs
Expressions activating this band present a more consolidated pattern of judging thoughts or feelings as bad, blaming oneself or others for harmful events, and anticipating a damaged or diminished future. Negative self-appraisal is woven into broader despair, anxiety, or meaning-related concerns.
Severe Negative Self-Beliefs
Expressions activating this band center on persistent, strong, and personally significant negative beliefs, including seeing one's thoughts as abnormal or unacceptable and feeling detached from oneself. The self is experienced as internally conflicted, alien, or unable to access positive feeling.
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Minimal Ptsd Dsm-5 Pcl-5: Expressions show no meaningful ptsd dsm-5 pcl-5 content. The proxy is effectively absent. Expressions activating this band are unrelated to ptsd dsm-5 pcl-5.
Moderate Ptsd Dsm-5 Pcl-5: Ptsd dsm-5 pcl-5 is clearly present at this level. This is the first band where ptsd dsm-5 pcl-5 becomes detectable. Expressions activating this band reflect ptsd dsm-5 pcl-5 at this level of intensity.
Intense Ptsd Dsm-5 Pcl-5: Ptsd dsm-5 pcl-5 is present here in a general or mixed form without a single dominant facet. Unlike the band below, where ptsd dsm-5 pcl-5 was characterized by a general form, the proxy here has shifted in character. The facets that dominated at lower levels have receded. Expressions activating this band may reflect general or diffuse ptsd dsm-5 pcl-5.
Peak Ptsd Dsm-5 Pcl-5: Ptsd dsm-5 pcl-5 is clearly present at this level. Unlike the band below, where ptsd dsm-5 pcl-5 was characterized by a general or mixed form, the proxy here has shifted in character. The facets that dominated at lower levels have receded. Expressions activating this band reflect ptsd dsm-5 pcl-5 at this level of intensity.