Indicators of Significant Psychological Change
Gibbs A. Williams, Ph.D.
Significant psychological change is hard won but it is attainable.
The following are representative indicators signifying psychological
change has or is on the way to being attained. The characteristics
on the left hand side are starting points. The characteristics on
the right hand side are desired goals.
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Guarded
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Spontaneous
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Foggy
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Clear
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Weighted Down
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Light Hearted
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Frivolous
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Serious
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Narrow
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Broad
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Insecure
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Confident
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Scattered
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Focused
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Indirect
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Direct
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Superficial
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Substantial
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Tied up in knots
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Free
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Reactive
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Purposeful
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Automatic
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Conscious
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Inauthentic
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Authentic
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Incohesive
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Cohesive
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Aimless
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Committed
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Unbalanced
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Balanced
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Extreme
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Middle level
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Intelligent
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Understanding
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Rigid
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Firmly flexible
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Jerky
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Flowing
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Chaotic
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Ordered
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Dissonant
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Harmonious
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Static
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Kinetic
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Negative inertia
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Positive inertia
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Burdened
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Challenged
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Fearful
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Courageous
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Wishy-washy
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Resolute
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Split
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Whole
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Impulsive
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Reflective
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Glib
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Thoughtful
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Indirect
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Direct
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Gibbs A. Williams Ph.D.
© 1999
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