Problem-Solving
Using the key below, please circle a number beside each statement to indicate how much you agree or
disagree with that statement.
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“Strongly “Partially “Partially “Strongly
“Disagree” “Neutral” “Agree”
Disagree” Disagree” Agree” Agree”
When faced with a difficult personal problem, it is better to decide
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yourself rather than to follow the advice of others.
I value other people’s help and advice when making important
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decisions.
In general, I do not like to ask other people to help me to solve
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problems.
I prefer to make decisions on my own, rather than with other
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people.
I like to get advice from my friends and family when deciding how
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to solve my personal problems.
6. I prefer to consult with others before making important decisions. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
I usually find other people’s advice to be the most helpful source
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of information for solving my problems.
I would rather struggle through a personal problem by myself than
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discuss it with a friend.
I do not like to depend on other people to help me to solve my
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problems.
I usually prefer to ask other people for help rather than to try to
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solve problems on my own.