Is there a Supreme Power ? Concept of Supreme Power A living system cannot function without the oversight of a superior command A self-regulated and self-disciplined living system is not…

How attached a person, am I ? Attachment Establish primary connections Seek support in times of difficulties Attachment system serves specific needs Protection, assistance, and cooperation Factors affecting the attachment…

Is the world a just place ? Just-world theory World is a just place We get what we deserve We deserve what we get General observation of the present world…

How prone am I to guilt ? Guilt Feeling of lousy behavior Wrongdoing, failure, foolish act Shame Intense feeling of guilt Humiliation, distress, regret, self-hate Differences between guilt and shame…

How prone am I to fear ? Fear is an emotion A perceived threat, danger, pain, harm Chain of reactions in the brain Release of chemicals in the body Almost…

How I control myself ? Self-control is a kind of psychological energy Do 'what we should' Not do 'what we should not' Exposed to internal obstacles The problem of dual-motive…

How dependent a person, am I ? Dependency Reliance on others for support and protection Mental state of viewing the self as weak Dependency is unhealthy when Excessive and uncontrolled…

How happy a person, am I ? Happiness Long-lasting peace and satisfaction Sum of all happenings Most valuable pursuit Continued... Happiness Explored for thousands of years Modern perspective a late…

Who controls me ? Behavioral control system Belief influences behavior Behavior influences achievement Achievement influences reinforcement Reinforcement influences belief Reinforcement of achievement When high, strengthens trust in behavior When low,…

What motivates me ? Motivation is the desire Achieve an end Organize resources to achieve that end A motive is an internal force Lead thoughts and behavior to achieve an…