ECONOMÍA DE LA ALIANZA EN MARZO DE
III. La “capacidad de Gobierno” y el primer dilema: mantener los esquemas previos o introducir cambios
a) There are people I can depend on to help me if I really need it.
b) I feel that I do not have close personal relationships with other people.
c) There is no one I can turn to for guidance in times of stress.
d) There are people who depend on me for help.
e) There are people who enjoy the same social activities I do.
f) Other people do not view me as competent.
g) I feel personally responsible for the well-being of another person.
h) I feel part of a group of people who share my attitudes and beliefs.
i) I do not think other people respect my skills and abilities.
j) If something went wrong, no one would come to my assistance.
k) I have close relationships that provide me with a sense of emotional security
and well-being.
l) There is someone I could talk to about important decisions in my life.
m) I have relationships where my competence and skills are recognized.
n) There is no one who shares my interests and concerns.
o) There is no one who really relies of me for their well-being.
p) There is a trustworthy person I could turn to for advice if I were having
problems.
q) I feel a strong emotional bond with another person.
r) There is no one I can depend on for aid if I really need it.
s) There is no one I feel comfortable talking about problems with.
t) There are people who admire my talents and abilities.
u) I lack a feeling of intimacy with another person.
v) There is no one who likes to do the things I do.
w) There are people I can count on in an emergency.
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