... choosing alternatives; • Cooperative Discernment of Ego-Status: Free Child-I Characteristic Features of Behavior: • Spontaneous, impatient, full of energy; • Inquisitive, creative, inventive; • ... 10 Discernment of Ego-Status: Adaptable Child-I Characteristic Features of Behavior: • Cautious, conserved, thinking about consequences; • Feeling shame, fault, demanding much of oneself; • Timid, ... advising, helpful; • Understanding, patronizing; • Over considerate Discernment of Ego-Status: Adults-I Characteristic Features of Behavior: • Liberated, objective, emotionless; • Attentive, interested,...