Role variability is assessed by ranking adjectives characterizing the S's own behavior in relation to 8 different individuals. Role variability related significantly to a measure of "susceptibility to anxiety" from a CPI scale. Role rigidity did not. An autonomic perception questionnaire (APQ) measures "autonomic feedback" by self-description of somatic symptoms characteristic of anxiety. APQ relates positively to the manifest anxiety scale and negatively to Barons' ego strength scale. High scores were also related to anxiety and depression from the Nowlis adjective check list. Autonomic feed-back is related in both anxiety and happiness states. Sex differences are discussed. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2006 APA, all rights reserved)