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Table 1 Factor loadings for the competitive empathy scale

From: Measuring competitive self-focus perspective taking, submissive compassion and compassion goals

Scale Items

Factor 1

3. If I were an interrogator I would know how to get information out of people.

.764

5. I can work out what people like and use it in my favour.

.757

4. I am good at mind reading.

.684

2. I would be a good poker player because I can tell when people are bluffing.

.651

1. I can read people well enough to be able to manipulate them if I need to.

.590

Eigenvalue

2.904

Variance (%)

47.94