Punitiveness

If you identify with 5 or more of the following statements, you probably have this schema.

1. When people make mistakes they should be punished and made accountable.
2. People need to be told when they have done something wrong.
3. I get upset when people are allowed to get away with bad behaviour.
4. I find it hard to forgive and forget and tend to hold grudges.
5. I beat myself up mercilessly when I make a mistake.
6. I find myself dwelling on bad things that other people have done - especially when they won't take responsibility.
7. I have a strong critical voice in my head which judges myself and others very harshly.
8. For me there is black and white - no middle ground.
9. If I don't do the job right - I should suffer the consequences.
10. People have told me that I am very critical and judgemental.