The following example developed by Dymond has sixty-six items containing positive and negative self statements. Try to determine which are positive and which are negative.
| 1. I put on a false front | 34. I am shy |
| 2. I make strong demands on myself | 35. I am no one |
| 3. I often feel humiliated | 36. I am impulsive |
| 4. I have a feeling of hopelessness | 37. I am a rational person |
| 5. I have a warm emotional relationship | 38. I despise myself |
| 6. I have values of my own | 39. I am tolerant |
| 7. It is difficult to control aggression | 40. I shrink away from difficulty |
| 8. I am responsible for my troubles | 41. I have an attractive personality |
| 9. I feel like giving up | 42. I just don’t respect myself |
| 10. I am a responsible person | 43. I am ambitious |
| 11. I can accept most social values | 44. I am afraid of disagreements |
| 12. I am on guard with people | 45. I have initiative |
| 13. Self-control is no problem | 46. I have a positive attitude |
| 14. I usually like people | 47. I can’t make up my mind |
| 15. I often feel driven | 48. I am assertive |
| 16. I express my emotions freely | 49. I am confused |
| 17. I feel helpless | 50. I am satisfied with myself |
| 18. I have a comfortable life | 51. I am a failure |
| 19. My decisions are not my own | 52. I am likeable |
| 20. I am a hostile person | 53. I’m attractive to the opposite sex |
| 21. I battle with myself | 54. I fear accomplishment |
| 22. I am disorganized | 55. I am relaxed about most things |
| 23. I feel apathetic | 56. I am a hard worker |
| 24. I am optimistic | 57. I always give in |
| 25. I don’t trust my emotions | 58. I feel emotionally mature |
| 26. I’m liked by most people | 59. I am intelligent |
| 27. I often kick myself for things | 60. I am self-reliant |
| 28. Its pretty tough to be me | 61. I have to protect myself with excuses |
| 29. I’m not facing things | 62. I am different from others |
| 30. I make up my mind and stick to it | 63. I understand myself |
| 31. I don’t think about my problems | 64. I am a good mixer |
| 32. I am contented | 65. I feel adequate |
| 33. I am reliable | 66. I am poised |