Low Scores on Scale 2
Low scores generally indicate not only an absence of depression, but that the person is likely to be cheerful, optimistic, alert, active, and spontaneous. They report few difficulties trying to sleep, and do not appear to worry over their health. They may also be under controlled, self-seeking, and even prone to self-display. Males are likely to be confident, curious, able to easily make decisions, and relatively unconcerned what others think of them. Females are described as being cheerful, report few physical ailments, and unlikely to worry or become nervous. Sometimes a low 2 score might indicate a person who is denying significant levels of underlying depression.