Scale 2 measures which attribute?

• A. The tendency toward and degree to which an individual experiences negative emotions
• B. The extent to which individuals believe they can control events affecting them
• C. The belief in one's own ability to complete tasks and reach goals
• D. Overall judgment and attitude of self-worth

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is measuring negative affectivity—the extent to which a person tends to experience negative emotions such as anxiety, sadness, anger, or worry, and how intensely those feelings show up. Scale 2 focuses on emotional states over time, capturing both frequency and intensity of those negative emotions.

This is why it’s the best fit: the items are aimed at mood and emotional reactivity rather than beliefs about control, confidence in performing tasks, or overall self-worth. So it’s not about whether someone feels they can influence events (locus of control), nor about their belief in their abilities (self-efficacy), nor about how valuable they feel about themselves (self-esteem). It’s specifically tapping into how strongly and often negative emotions surface in the person.