Table 3 Loadings of 100 observer-rated personality items on the first principal component (PC1).
From: On the psychometric properties and genomic etiology of the general factor of psychopathology
Item | PC1 loading |
|---|---|
Fearful | 0.77 |
Brittle ego defenses | 0.76 |
Anxious | 0.76 |
Self-defeating | 0.75 |
Self-pitying | 0.73 |
Self-defensive | 0.65 |
Ruminates | 0.64 |
Concern with own adequacy | 0.63 |
Sensitive to criticism | 0.61 |
Feels lack of meaning | 0.61 |
Avoids relationships | 0.60 |
Troubled by uncertainty | 0.58 |
Gives up when frustrated | 0.57 |
Distrustful | 0.56 |
Expresses anxiety bodily | 0.54 |
Delays, avoids action | 0.54 |
Hostile | 0.51 |
Subtly negativistic | 0.46 |
Projects | 0.46 |
Irritable | 0.45 |
Repressive, dissociative | 0.45 |
Emotionally bland | 0.45 |
Guilt-prone | 0.44 |
Sensitive to demands | 0.44 |
Over-control | 0.42 |
Fluctuating moods | 0.42 |
Sees things complexly | 0.41 |
Does not vary roles | 0.40 |
Compares self to others | 0.36 |
Submissive | 0.35 |
Physiological concern | 0.35 |
Seeks reassurance | 0.32 |
Fantasizes | 0.30 |
Moralistic | 0.29 |
Has conservative values | 0.27 |
Introspective | 0.25 |
Extrapunitive | 0.25 |
Unpredictable | 0.17 |
Judges conventionally | 0.16 |
Fastidious | 0.12 |
Guileful, manipulative | 0.09 |
Critical, skeptical | 0.08 |
Condescending | 0.08 |
Creates dependency | 0.06 |
Nonverbal communication | 0.04 |
Sees self as “objective” | 0.03 |
Arouses nurturance | 0.02 |
Protective | 0.00 |
Rebellious | −0.02 |
Ethically consistent | −0.03 |
Thinks unconventionally | −0.04 |
Assesses others’ motives | −0.05 |
Concern with deep issues | −0.05 |
Self-indulgent | −0.06 |
Direct in hostility | −0.09 |
Cannot wait for reward | −0.10 |
Stretches limits | −0.13 |
Masculinity-femininity | −0.14 |
Dependable, responsible | −0.15 |
Aesthetically reactive | −0.16 |
Eroticizes situations | −0.16 |
Power oriented | −0.16 |
Values own autonomy | −0.18 |
Values intellect | −0.21 |
Self-dramatizing | −0.21 |
Sympathetic | −0.22 |
Giving | −0.24 |
Sensuous | −0.26 |
Heterosexual interest | −0.28 |
Aspiration level | −0.29 |
Proffers advice | −0.29 |
Sees self as attractive | −0.31 |
Internally consistent | −0.34 |
Calm, relaxed in manner | −0.35 |
Aware of impression made | −0.37 |
Physically attractive | −0.38 |
Intellectually capable | −0.39 |
Productive | −0.39 |
Candid | −0.39 |
Unaware of self-concern | −0.40 |
Rapid tempo | −0.44 |
Responds to humor | −0.45 |
Warm, compassionate | −0.46 |
Gregarious | −0.46 |
Wide interests | −0.48 |
Aware of own motives | −0.48 |
Sees heart of problems | −0.48 |
Assertive | −0.50 |
Nonverbally expressive | −0.51 |
Talkative | −0.52 |
Turned to for advice | −0.55 |
Arouses liking | −0.56 |
Cheerful | −0.56 |
Socially perceptive | −0.58 |
Initiates humor | −0.59 |
Verbally fluent | −0.61 |
Interesting | −0.63 |
Skillful in social play | −0.64 |
Charming | −0.72 |
Social poise, presence | −0.80 |
