Indecisiveness

Minimal Indecisiveness

Expressions activating this band show little clear indecisiveness and often instead reflect general self-regulation, principled conduct, or interpersonal caution. Decision-related content, when present, is sparse and does not indicate sustained difficulty choosing.

Mild Indecisiveness

Expressions activating this band show occasional strain around choosing, such as pressure to decide quickly, second thoughts about commitments, or reluctance to voice a position. Decision-making is still active, but confidence and ease are somewhat unsettled.

Moderate Indecisiveness

Expressions activating this band center on deliberate but effortful choice formation, with repeated weighing of alternatives, uncertainty about timing, and inconsistent decisiveness. Decisions are approached through extended consideration and may be slowed by doubt or impulsive reversals.

High Indecisiveness

Expressions activating this band show pronounced difficulty settling on a course of action, including feeling indecisive, changing one's mind, and struggling to determine how to proceed. Choices are experienced as hard to finalize and vulnerable to outside influence.

Severe Indecisiveness

Expressions activating this band show pervasive inability or strong discomfort in making decisions, even for ordinary matters. Decision points are met with postponement, inability to commit, and repeated failure to make up one's mind.

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