§10 Need for Acceptance, Human Warmth,
and Gentle Encouragement
Do you feel that perhaps no one has ever taken the time to listen to you, to take a genuine interest in you and in your problems as a person?
Do you feel, perhaps because of circumstances or problems over which you've had no control, that you have received rather little human warmth from others?
Would you prefer encouragement that is patient and warm rather than a forceful push to change your life? B
§11 Articulateness and Analytical Attitude
Can you talk openly and clearly about your feelings, about what is troubling you? Can you fairly readily describe examples of situations that may bother you?
If you were asked to describe the personality (not his or her physical features and behavior) of someone you talked with last night for half an hour at a party, could you do this without a lot of hesitation and brow-furrowing?
Do you like to talk about personal problem solving, about your feelings, past events, and why you have come to feel as you do? Do you feel a need to acquire an overall sense of understanding of yourself, your family, and how they have influenced you? A
§12 Reflectiveness
Do you often find yourself thinking about your feelings, about the purpose of life, and about whether yours has a meaningful direction?