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Dependent LSI-1 Style.

The Dependent scale measures the degree to which we feel our efforts do not count. Dependent behaviour originates in a need for security and self-protection; dependent people typically feel that they have very little control over their lives.

In general, this style is characterized by:

An over-concern with pleasing people, and not questioning others or taking independent action

A passive attitude

Feelings of helplessness

The presence of rapid change or traumatic set-backs in one's life

A tendency to be easily influenced

A lack of self-respect, which results in feeling unable to accomplish things

Difficulty making decisions

The more these statements describe you, the more Dependent you are:

Feel dependent upon others for direction

Believe that your effort doesn't count for very much

Feel helpless and weak

Easily threatened and intimidated

Cannot say "no" to others

Always do what is expected

Feel that others are responsible for your happiness.

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