If we believe we cannot depend on authority figures to take care of us and that we can only count on ourselves,our orientation toward authority is likely to be _____.

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A counterdependent orientation toward authority means that we see ourselves as independent and do not rely on authority figures for support or protection. This attitude can stem from past experiences of authority figures not fulfilling their responsibilities, leading to a lack of trust in them. Individuals with a counterdependent orientation may prefer to rely on themselves and may even resist the influence or control of authority figures.

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