Motivation and emotion/Tutorials/Growth psychology/Self-evaluation of self-actualisation

Instructions:
 * Rate the extent to which you experience each of the 16 characteristics that Abraham Maslow identified in self-actualised people.
 * Use a scale from 1 (Not at all like me) to 10 (Very much like me).

Note: These items are based on these sources:, , , , , ,
 * 1)  Priority of values like truth, love, and happiness 
 * 2) Acceptance of self, others, and nature - Stoic, calm acceptance of even the worst; doesn't fight reality (e.g., "not complaining about water because it is wet.") 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
 * 3) Identification with the human species - Identification with all of humanity as opposed to identifying with just own family, friends, culture, or nation. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
 * 4) Emphasis on higher level values - Spend less time concentrating on the lower values (safety, belongingness, etc.) and more time concerned primarily with higher values or meta-values. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
 * 5) Perception of reality - Clear perception of reality. Superior ability to reason, perceive the truth, and understand people at a deeper level. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
 * 6) Discrimination between means and ends - Prioritises and enjoys the journey, not just the destination; experiences and activities are viewed more as ends in themselves. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
 * 7) Resolution of dichotomies (conflicts) - Resolves conflicts that others might find intractable because of a highly developed, accepting philosophy of life. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
 * 8)  Internally controlled 
 * 9) Autonomous and resistant to enculturation, but not purposely unconventional - Makes up own mind, comes to own decisions, self-starter, responsible for one's self and one's destiny; resistant to influence of salespeople, advertisers, parents, propagandists, TV, newspapers and so on. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
 * 10) Detachment and desire for privacy - High enjoyment of privacy and solitude. Calm and at peace with self. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
 * 11) Spontaneous, simple, natural - Spontaneous, natural inner life, thoughts, impulses, and behaviours. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
 * 12)  High involvement, productivity, and happiness 
 * 13) Problem-centering - Easily absorbed (experiences flow) in enjoyable/important tasks. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
 * 14) Creativeness - Exhibits an almost childlike, fresh, direct way of looking at life. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
 * 15) Freshness of appreciation and richness of emotional reactions - Able to intensely focus on the present and become highly involved in it. Very accepting of emotions. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
 * 16) High frequency of peak experiences - Often have moments of intense joy, wonder, awe and ecstasy. After these experiences, feel inspired, strengthened, renewed or transformed. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
 * 17)  High quality interpersonal relationships 
 * 18) Intimate interpersonal relations - Experiences deep and profound interpersonal relations. However, these very close relationships are often limited to a very few people. Tend to be kind, patient, affectionate, friendly, and unpretentious; but can be direct and assertive when needed. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
 * 19) Democratic character structure - A person's status is unimportant. Instead, responds to values and character. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
 * 20) Philosophical, unhostile sense of humour - Enjoys humour. Likes to laugh and joke, but not at the expense of others. Generally seen as good natured, though capable of being very serious. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10