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	BEST		NEXT   BEST	1.  Disregarding income, the career I would like would be:
					a. Owning and running my own business.
					b. Being some type of counselor or advisor.
					c. Being around and close to people.
					d. About what I am doing now or where I am going.
	BEST	NEXT   BEST	2.  Other people like me because:
				a. They know they can depend on me in time of need.
				b. I show care and concern for them as a person.
				c. I am honest and straightforward with them.
				d. I usually enjoy what I am doing.
	BEST	NEXT   BEST	3.  When family members or friends become upset or worried, I tend to:
				a. Show concern for their feelings but do not offer advice.
				b. Listen closely but do not offer advice unless specifically asked.
				c. Try to get them into a better mood by suggesting something fun to do.
				d. Advise them on how I think they could solve their problems.
	BEST	NEXT   BEST	4.  When someone gets on me for doing something wrong, I usually:
				a. Calmly hear them out before saying something.
				b. Do what the situation calls for without getting upset.
				c. Apologize for the mistake and try to do better.
				d. Explain how or why the mistake happened.
	BEST	NEXT   BEST	5.  When I think about government or politicians in general:
				a. I get fed up with the overall mess they have made.
				b. I vote my convictions and do not hassle myself.
				c. I realize how little I can do about it.
				d. I get sort of angry at some of the ridiculous laws they have passed.
	BEST	NEXT   BEST	6.  Many of my problems come from:
				a. Getting others to do what they should.
				b. Getting others to think for themselves.
				c. Lacking courage and confidence in myself.
				d. Convincing others to let me do things my own way.
	BEST	NEXT   BEST	7.  When someone is doing something that I think is wrong, I usually:
				a. Show them the right way to do it.
				b. Try to help them see what is really correct.
				c. Ask if they have considered other ways.
				d. Tell them what will happen if they do it wrong.
	BEST	NEXT   BEST	8.  Generally speaking, the most successful people:
				a. Work hard and fulfill their responsibilities.
				b. Seem to know who they are and what they want.
				c. Have the courage and confidence to think and act on their own.
	BEST	NEXT   BEST	9.  Generally speaking, the people who get the most out of life:
				a. Are willing to give of themselves to help others.
				b. Handle life's problems in a very practical manner.
				c. Don't worry or concern themselves with small problems.
	BEST	NEXT   BEST	10.  Most people would enjoy better health if they would:
				a. Keep themselves in better physical condition.
				b. Worry less and take better care of themselves.
				c. Accept and like themselves more.
	BEST	NEXT   BEST	11.  When a person makes a mistake, he/she should:
				a. Learn from his/her error and not do it again.
				b. Recognize that everyone makes mistakes.
				c. Forgive him/herself for the error.
BEST	NEXT   BEST	12.  You are to take care of 3 four-year-old children for two hours while           their mothers are shopping. You will:
			a. Help them find something fun and interesting to do.
			b. Observe their activities so they do not hurt themselves or others.
			c. Get down on the floor and play with them.
BEST	NEXT   BEST	13.  You have been planning a "fun" type weekend with another couple         for several weeks. At the last moment, they call to say they have         decided not to go. You will probably:
			a. Go without them or find something else fun to do instead.
			b. Postpone your plans and feel somewhat disappointed.
			c. Try to talk them into changing their minds and going with you.
BEST	NEXT   BEST	14.  At a party, someone accidentally spills ice cream on your clothing.        You will:
			a. Clean up as best you can and enjoy yourself.
			b. Go home and change or leave as soon as possible.
			c. Feel anger at the person who was so clumsy.
BEST	NEXT   BEST	15.  Others might describe you as:
			a. Strong, firm, decisive.
			b. Informed, wise, helpful.
			c. Kind, loving, understanding.
			d. Straightforward, self-confident, well-organized.
			e. Fun to be with, very much alive, spontaneous.
			f. Helpful, agreeable, cooperative.
			g. Clever, somewhat rebellious, independent.
BEST	NEXT   BEST	16.  As I think about myself, I find that:
			a. I am often critical of others' thoughts and actions.
			b. Others seem to come to me for advice.
			c. I demonstrate a real concern for others' feelings.
			d. I listen well when others are talking.
			e. I do a lot of different things for enjoyment.
			f. I am not as self-confident as I want to be.
			g. I like to discuss controversial subjects.
BEST	NEXT   BEST	17.  Perhaps my greatest personal assets are:
			a. My ability to do a job well.
			b. My concern to help others do better.
			c. My sincerity in dealing with others.
			d. My ability to evaluate situations and make decisions.
			e. My ability to enjoy life and other people.
			f. My loyalty to people, ideals and beliefs.
			g. My ability to take care of myself.
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Ego Gram
20																20
16																16
12																12
8																8
4																4
		Critical Parent ---		Rescuing Parent ---		Nurturing Parent ---		Adult ---		Free Child ---		Helpless Child ---		Defensive Child ---

Choice Grid	CP	RP	NP	A	FC	HC	DC
1	a	b	c	d
2		a	b	c	d
3			a	b	c	d
4				a	b	c	d
5	a				b	c	d
6	a	b				c	d
7	a	b	c				d
8	a			b		c
9		a		b			c
10	a	b	c
11	a	b	c
12			a	b	c
13					a	b	c
14					a	b	c
15	a	b	c	d	e	f	g
16	a	b	c	d	e	f	g
17	a	b	c	d	e	f	g
TOTALS	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

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