Philosophies of Human Nature Scale (Original 84-item scale)
“31. If a person tries hard enough, he will usually reach his goals in life.”
CITM_a4928d3394bd · 1 source instrument · 1 surface variant
31 if a person tries hard enough he will usually reach his goals in life
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“31. If a person tries hard enough, he will usually reach his goals in life.”
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