Form: Autonomy-Connectedness Scale, ACS-30

1 – Disagree
2 – Disagree a little
3 – Agree and disagree
4 – Agree a little
5 – Agree
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5
1
I often find it difficult to determine what I really want.
2
Usually I can dismiss another person's misery from my mind.
3
If I have things my own way against the will of others, I usually get very restless.
4
I hate detachment.
5
I find it hard to start new activities on my own.
6
I often don't know what my opinion is.
7
I am seldom occupied with the feelings and experiences of others.
8
I easily put aside other people's comments.
9
Usually it is very clear to me what I like most.
10
If I disagree with others, I make that very plain.
11
I am rarely occupied with other people's view of me.
12
I easily come to grips with a new problem on my own.
13
If I imagine myself having to say goodbye to a beloved person, I feel broken-hearted in advance.
14
If it were up to me, I would spend most of my time in familiar surroundings.
15
If I am asked what I want, I mostly know the answer immediately.
16
I am seldom inclined to ask other people's advice.
17
I often go deeply into other people's feelings.
18
I need a lot of time to get accustomed to a new environment.
19
I often wonder what other people think of me.
20
When I make important decisions about my life, I leave other people's wishes and opinions out of consideration.
21
I can hardly bear it when other people are angry with me.
22
Hearing the opinions of other people often makes me change my mind.
23
I am a very adventurous type.
24
Somebody else's experiences leave a strong mark on my own moods.
25
I feel a strong need for other people's advice and guidance.
26
If I do something that bothers other people, I can easily dismiss that from my mind.
27
I quickly feel at ease in new situations.
28
I often long for love and warmth.
29
I can easily back out of things that people who are important to me want me to do.
30
I have outspoken opinions on most subjects.

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