What is Personal Autonomy?

Do you know what it means to be an autonomous person? Or, what "personal autonomy" represents? How does it affect a person's life and the choices they either do or don't make?

In case you don't know, "personal autonomy" isn't easy. It can be scary and intimidating. Yet, we all seek it. Test your knowledge and take the Personal Autonomy Quiz now. Discover what autonomy can do for you.

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What does Autonomy mean?
- independence and self-determination
- dependence and constraint
- the ability to make choices according to one's own free will
- both 1 and 3
- none of the above
When individuals have Autonomy, they...
- let others make decisions for them.
- own their own actions.
- neither 1 or 2
Personal Autonomy is important because...
- you follow set constraints and predetermined “correct” choices.
- you have freedom to examine things and make responsible personal choices.
- it prepares you for real challenges rather than carry out someone else’s vision of what the “right way” is.
- both 2 and 3
Which action(s) displays Personal Autonomy?
- A person who does things they don't want to because they are expected of them (according to family, religion or society).
- A person who takes the opportunity to be independent and make life decisions.
- A person who seeks personal freedom.
- both 2 and 3
- both 1 and 3
Why do individuals desire Personal Autonomy?
- Because all individuals like to be followers and do what everyone else does.
- Because most individuals do not like to be forced to do things.
- Because most individuals want the freedom to make personal choices.
- both 2 and 3
What happens to a person with Low Autonomy?
- They may lose their creativity.
- They may feel out of control.
- They feel creative and in control.
- both 1 and 2
What can suppress Personal Autonomy?
- Feeling coerced by guilt or shame to make a choice.
- Pressure by others to conform to their ideas.
- Neither 1 or 2
- Both 1 or 2
Where does a person's Autonomy start and finish?
- Autonomy begins with a person's right to make his own choices, but not to the extent it harms others.
- Autonomy begins with a person's right to do what he wishes no matter who it affects.
- Neither 1 or 2.
Potential benefits of Autonomy include:
- Increased engagement
- Higher motivation
- Increased performance and morale
- Innovation
- All of the above
When does a person recognize the need for Personal Autonomy?
- When they want to move forward without feeling pressured.
- When they want to express their own views.
- When they need to make a change for their betterment.
- All of the above.
- None of the above.

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