An article in the Times 2 yesterday on how the modern phenomenon of excessive choice (38 choices of milk, 154 different kinds of jam, and 107 varieties of pasta to choose from in one supermarket!) can make us unhappy reminded me of how important having the right amount of control in our lives is […]
Entries Tagged as 'Autonomy'
A human given: the need for autonomy and control
July 5th, 2007 · 4 Comments
Tags: Autonomy · Helplessness · Choice · Control · Depression · Human Givens · Anxiety