Self Defeating Beliefs Questionnaire
1.
Love, respect and approval from other people are basic human needs
Agree
Disagree
2.
It doesnt bother me when Im doing something that others can do better
Agree
Disagree
3.
Punishment does little to keep people in line
Agree
Disagree
4.
I tend to get upset when things go wrong
Agree
Disagree
5.
Other people are the main cause of my bad feelings
Agree
Disagree
6.
Im not afraid to take risks - because if things dont work out, few things are really awful anyway
Agree
Disagree
7.
I can usually get on with tasks even when they are unpleasant
Agree
Disagree
8.
There are some people I could not do without
Agree
Disagree
9.
We can change the ways we tend to react to life, irrespective of the kind of past weve had
Agree
Disagree
10.
We have a responsibility to help others with their problems
Agree
Disagree
11.
Some discomfort and pain is inevitable
Agree
Disagree
12.
Better to be safe than sorry
Agree
Disagree
13.
I usually cant feel at ease when I think that someone is unhappy with me
Agree
Disagree
14.
Im quite happy to try something even when Im not sure I can do it well
Agree
Disagree
15.
There is no such thing as a bad person, no matter how badly some people behave
Agree
Disagree
16.
For me to be happy, my life needs to be secure, safe, and predictable
Agree
Disagree
17.
You cant feel good when you live in a sick world
Agree
Disagree
18.
I hardly ever think about things over which I have no control
Agree
Disagree
19.
I rarely put off doing things
Agree
Disagree
20.
I like to get reassurance from others that I have done the right thing
Agree
Disagree
21.
I dont think about the past with much regret
Agree
Disagree
22.
I can only enjoy life when others who are important to me are also happy
Agree
Disagree
23.
There are many things I dislike, but nothing that I cant actually stand
Agree
Disagree
24.
There is an ideal solution to every problem, if only we search hard enough for it
Agree
Disagree
25.
The best way to get people to like and respect you is to put them first and do things to please them
Agree
Disagree
26.
I like to be successful at what I do, but I dont see it as a necessity
Agree
Disagree
27.
If someone does me a bad turn, I am still prepared to give them a second chance
Agree
Disagree
28.
I have a right to have my needs met
Agree
Disagree
29.
I cant help the way I feel about some things
Agree
Disagree
30.
If theres nothing I can do to stop something going wrong, I just put it from my mind
Agree
Disagree
31.
I am quite happy to accept responsibilities
Agree
Disagree
32.
I usually seek advice before making decisions
Agree
Disagree
33.
I cant change the past, but I can change what I tell myself about it
Agree
Disagree
34.
My happiness is dependent on the happiness of others
Agree
Disagree
35.
There is no reason why I should not experience physical or emotional pain
Agree
Disagree
36.
If you cant do something properly, dont do it at all
Agree
Disagree
37.
I find it hard to do things that other people might disapprove of
Agree
Disagree
38.
I can enjoy doing things even when Im not good at them
Agree
Disagree
39.
If people take responsibility for their wrongdoing, then I see little need for them to be punished
Agree
Disagree
40.
If the world were a better place then I wouldnt need to get upset
Agree
Disagree
41.
The more things that go wrong in your life, the less happy you will be
Agree
Disagree
42.
I rarely worry about the future
Agree
Disagree
43.
I usually make decisions promptly
Agree
Disagree
44.
We need a source of strength outside of ourselves
Agree
Disagree
45.
The past cant influence me now
Agree
Disagree
46.
Its callous to feel happy when others are sad
Agree
Disagree
47.
Trying to avoid discomfort will often lead to greater problems
Agree
Disagree
48.
I couldnt stand to make a decision and then discover Id made the wrong choice
Agree
Disagree
49.
What I think about myself does not depend on what others think of me
Agree
Disagree
50.
I tend to compare my performance with that of others
Agree
Disagree
51.
People who break the rules deserve what happens to them
Agree
Disagree
52.
I can usually accept a situation even when I dont like it
Agree
Disagree
53.
People create their own bad feelings
Agree
Disagree
54.
I sometimes find it hard to get worrying thoughts off my mind
Agree
Disagree
55.
I tend to avoid facing difficult problems and situations
Agree
Disagree
56.
I dont like depending on other people
Agree
Disagree
57.
An unfavourable past will limit how happy one can be in the present
Agree
Disagree
58.
Involving myself with someone elses problems is a choice rather than an obligation
Agree
Disagree
59.
Avoiding discomfort and pain is a high priority in my life
Agree
Disagree
60.
Seeking perfection leads to poor performance
Agree
Disagree
61.
I dont feel hurt when I am criticised
Agree
Disagree
62.
I tend to avoid things if I cant do them well
Agree
Disagree
63.
If you dont get angry with others and put them right, then things will never improve
Agree
Disagree
64.
To feel frustrated is a part of normal life
Agree
Disagree
65.
Human beings can largely overcome the effects of their basic natures
Agree
Disagree
66.
I hate taking risks and try to avoid them at all costs
Agree
Disagree
67.
I often put off making important decisions
Agree
Disagree
68.
I dont expect other people to be concerned for my welfare
Agree
Disagree
69.
You cant change the effects of the basic nature you developed through your early experiences
Agree
Disagree
70.
Its OK for me to get on with my life, even when others are not coping with theirs
Agree
Disagree
71.
I usually avoid doing anything that might lead to me having bad feelings
Agree
Disagree
72.
There is rarely one right answer to any problem
Agree
Disagree
73.
I want others to like me, but I can still feel alright when they dont
Agree
Disagree
74.
I usually feel bad when I make a mistake
Agree
Disagree
75.
People should not behave in ways that make others unhappy
Agree
Disagree
76.
I dont usually get too bothered when things arent as I want them to be
Agree
Disagree
77.
Practically nothing is upsetting in itself - its the way you interpret it
Agree
Disagree
78.
If you worry about something that might be bad, you may be able to stop it happening
Agree
Disagree
79.
Its stupid to make yourself do an unpleasant task when you could be doing something enjoyable
Agree
Disagree
80.
I like to decide things for myself
Agree
Disagree
81.
If something once had a strong affect on your life, then it always will
Agree
Disagree
82.
We are all responsible for our own happiness
Agree
Disagree
83.
There are some things in life that I simply cant stand
Agree
Disagree
84.
To do nothing is usually the worst course of action
Agree
Disagree
85.
I rarely worry about what others may be thinking of me
Agree
Disagree
86.
I hate to fail at anything I do
Agree
Disagree
87.
Too many people get away with their misbehaviour
Agree
Disagree
88.
I have a reasonably laid back attitude to life
Agree
Disagree
89.
Being happy is a choice that we make
Agree
Disagree
90.
I often worry about things that may go wrong
Agree
Disagree
91.
An easy life is a happy one
Agree
Disagree
92.
I am the only one who can solve my problems
Agree
Disagree
93.
It is impossible to significantly overcome the influence of the past
Agree
Disagree
94.
Its good for people to help each other, but this doesnt mean that they should
Agree
Disagree
95.
Life should be free of difficulties, unpleasantness, and pain
Agree
Disagree
96.
Its very doubtful that anything could ever be perfect
Agree
Disagree