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Free download from www.hsrcpress.ac.zaVIII. Perfectionism — Indifference (Pattern Maintenance/Involvement)Perfectionism — Indifference refers to differences that can existwith regard to the degree to which accepted patterns of behaviourmust be complied with. It touches upon freedom of movement inone’s commitment to accepted rules of conduct.IX. Acquiescence — Reform (Adaptation/Time) Acquiescence indicatesreadiness to rest in circumstances rather than to try to affect them insome way. Reform indicates the attitude that man can usually dosomething about his circumstances, that he ought to do it, and thathe can thereby improve his adjustment.X. Transcendentalism — Secularism (Adaptation/Space) Transcendentalismindicates the projection of problems of adjustment to another-worldly or supernatural space. It includes religiousinterpretations of problem situations; a rejection of ‘worldliness’.Secularism indicates an acceptance and activation of the givenperceived world as the only space within which can be sought andfound meaningfulness.XI. Particularism — Universalism (Adaptation/Movement) Particularismimplies that one’s treatment of and interaction with otherpeople is dependent upon one’s particular personal relationships tothem. Universalism implies that when other people fall into aspecific category, one treats them all in exactly the same way anddoes not allow personal preferences or personal relationshipsoutside the particular role in which the action takes place to have aninfluence. Universalism is connected with the ability and readinessto make role distinctions. Particularism represents a lesserinclination to keep roles separate.XII. Diligence — Carefreeness (Adaptation/Involvement) Diligenceindicates a belief in action and zeal in order to ensure satisfactoryadjustment. Carefreeness indicates an attitude of un-worriedness,passivity and disinclination to accept responsibility.XIII. Short-term Objectives — Long term Objectives (Goal Achievement /Time)Short-term objectives indicates a belief that it is sufficient and/orpossible to plan in advance for only a limited period, that one mustnot expect too much of the future. Long-term objectives indicatesbelief in the meaningfulness of aims which lie in the distant future.XIV. Interdependence — Autonomy (Goal Achievement/Space)Interdependence recognises that objectives can be achieved onlywith the cooperation of others. Autonomy stresses independence ingoal achievement.XV. Idealism — Pragmatism (Goal Achievement/Movement) Idealismindicates belief in ideals which are not necessarily attainable235