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Interpersonal Traits:

"How I Interact With People"

Sociability:

Extroverted, outgoing, friendly, gregarious, neighborly, congenial. Warmhearted individuals who enjoy interacting and participating with others. They greet strangers openly, are quick to form friendships, and enjoy careers dealing with people rather than things. They are rarely content in solitary work.

Sociability

(Score: 4 = Below Average)

Your tendency is to be more introverted than extroverted, and consequently you prefer to work with projects and things rather than people. Because you are more interested in activities you can do on your own, or with at least with a few people you know very well, you usually avoid most activities that involve groups. You are more reserved than most when interacting with others. In most instances, you prefer to refrain from social activities and avoid joining groups solely to socialize. Career situations which demand constant association with others cause you to be uncomfortable, unless you know and like the people involved. You are uneasy in the company of strangers, warm up slowly to them, and prefer to remain in the background. Therefore, career and personal activities which require you to interact frequently with strangers are unpleasant, and hold little interest for you. You want to be able to choose the people you deal with and to deal with them on your own terms. Since you prefer to associate with only a limited number of people, some may think you are unsociable, aloof and distant. When relating to some, you may be seen as indifferent, secretive, or inflexible. This characteristic causes you to be slow at making friends, and possibly not motivated to maintain the friendships you have.

Recognition:

Proper, cooperative, courteous, accommodating, considerate, polite, respectful. Have a strong desire to be viewed as a socially desirable person by friends, coworkers and others. Try to do things correctly and meet the expectations of others. Want their accomplishments to be recognized and rewarded.

Recognition:

(Score: 9 = High)

It is extremely important to you to be viewed as a socially desirable person to friends, coworkers, and people in general. It is very likely that you spend more time and effort than you realize seeking the recognition, acceptance and approval of others. You constantly strive to behave appropriately and to make a good impression. You also readily respond to requests from those whom you feel are important to your career and social status. When you think that others do not recognize and admire you, it bothers you a great deal. Working for approval in your career can frequently be more important to you than the work itself. When managers and coworkers do not acknowledge your accomplishments and provide the recognition you expect, it causes you great concern. When others present criticism it bothers you, even when the intent of the criticism is constructive. As a manager, it will be difficult for you to make decisions or to support policies that are unpopular. This trait, more than any other, motivates you to meet the expectations of others, which should enhance your career performance. However, this characteristic can also cause you to sacrifice individuality by doing things you would rather not do, in an attempt to satisfy others. It is essential that you do not allow the need for recognition and approval to cause you to lose touch with your own ideas, opinions, and goals.

Conscientious:

Dependable, loyal, ethical, honorable, trustworthy, dutiful, faithful, moralistic. Place the desires and welfare of others before their own personal preferences. Willing to do things according to rules; will not attempt to bend the rules to suit their personal needs; will not attempt to take advantage of others. Could be inflexible.

Conscientious:

(Score: 2 = Low)

Your responses to the Profile questions indicate that you are focused on your self interests and motivated by what you want and what is best for you. This is not necessarily a problem, if others in your life want the same things you do; otherwise, there will be conflicts of interest. When there is conflict, you, consciously or sub-consciously, almost always act in your own best interest. Your sense of commitment and duty is very low. Dedication is not important to you, and you do not consider doing things dutifully to be important. You do not have a strong sense of obligation to keep your commitments, and often place your desires before those of others. Because of your tendency to rationalize this behavior, you may not be fully aware of your inclination to satisfy yourself without considering the needs and preferences of others. Frequently, you say or do things that hurt others, sometimes without realizing you have done so. You feel little personal loyalty to your organization, managers or most coworkers. You do not approach situations as if there is a right and a wrong way of doing things. You prefer your way of doing things, and believe you can accomplish them your way, rather than according to external demands. You perceive rules and regulations as limits on your freedom. When they interfere with your desires, you do not hesitate to bend or break them.  Your other personality traits will influence your behavior in this trait.

Exhibition:

Exhibitionistic, entertaining, demonstrative, expressive, flamboyant, colorful, dramatic. Have a strong desire to be the center of attention and to have an audience. Will use words, actions and possessions to draw attention to themselves. Sometimes this behavior can be inappropriate or over-whelming depending upon their timing and tact.

Exhibition:

(Score: 8 = Above Average)

It is important for you to have an audience and to be the center of attention. Whether you realize you are doing so or not, you often act in an exhibitionistic manner, and do other things to attract the attention of people. Most probably, people consider you to be colorful and entertaining, while some may view your methods of attracting attention to be distracting or even ostentatious. Opinions will vary, depending upon the particular people and circumstances involved. Most people who are above average in Exhibition enjoy being demonstrative for its own sake, rather than have ulterior motives such as advancing their career or increasing their social acceptance. Your scores in the Interpersonal traits and other Trait Groups will indicate your motivations and will influence the methods you use to gain attention. Some individuals scoring high in Exhibition attempt to get attention by their behavior and their words. Other individuals use objects or their possessions to attract attention; such as driving a flashy car, or wearing stylish or unusual clothing. A review of your other personality traits should reveal the methods you use most frequently. If you score low in other Interpersonal Traits, your behavior will be more subdued and you will most likely manifest your Exhibition in different and more subtle ways.

Trust:

Open, confiding, trusting, unsuspicious, believing, tolerant, ready to forget difficulties, naive. Exceptionally trusting individuals who readily accept others for who they are. Believe what others say; are free of jealous tendencies and tend to get along well with most people; pliant to changes. Could be gullible.

Trust:

(Score: 4 = Below Average)

Trust does not come easily for you, since you are more inclined than most to suspect the motivations of others. Because you do not readily trust others, you are careful about what you say. You are seldom open when discussing personal or sensitive aspects of your career and personal life. It is your tendency to prevent most others from getting to know you, perhaps as a means of protection. Often you feel mistrust, which causes you to doubt the value of some relationships. When discussing certain topics, you are often on guard and may reject, rather than evaluate, questionable information. You are cautious and deliberate in your actions, being prone to think things through carefully before committing yourself. The tendency to think that others intend to take advantage of you causes you to be protective. This defensiveness could be seen as aloofness, even by those close to you. When confronted about your defensiveness, your inclination is to rationalize your actions. When you feel threatened, you can become irritable and jealous. Because of this trait, it is not easy for you to be an effective team member. Supervision is also difficult for you, since it is not easy to trust your manager, coworkers, or those who report to you. It is also difficult for you to accept criticism, since you tend to take offense easily when others make suggestions or comments on your behavior.

Nurturance:

Compassionate, sympathetic, kindhearted, benevolent, caring, protective, charitable. Very nurturing individuals who provide compassion and support to others. Readily communicate their concern for the well-being of others and express their willingness to do whatever they can to assist others. May take on the problems of others inappropriately.

Nurturance:

(Score 3: = Below Average)

You are not very supportive when others need your sympathy, compassion and emotional support. As a result, you are not inclined to look for opportunities to help people in need or to give them support, unless there are extenuating circumstances or obligations involved. It is not in your nature to want to know about the problems of others, and you become rather uncomfortable when they attempt to tell you about them. In most cases, you do not want to get involved with the difficulties others are experiencing. Most people are probably aware of your feelings, and therefore do not tell you their problems or ask for your help. This is not to suggest that you are cold and unfeeling, although some people may perceive you as such. This trait could diminish performance in careers that require sensitivity to the needs of others, such as customer service, management and sales. Possibly you believe that people should not rely on others, but rather solve their own problems. On the other hand, you may be a very dependent person and so consumed with your own problems that you are not aware of the emotional needs of others. You will be more nurturant than described with relatives and close friends. However, if your spouse, loved ones, and/or coworkers are very dependent and have frequent need for emotional support, you will have difficulty providing it.

Organizational Traits:

"How I Handle Tasks and Responsibilities"

Alertness:

Intelligent, bright, fast-learning, insightful, cerebral, understanding. Have higher general mental capacity and are able to think in the abstract. Have the ability to learn quickly and comprehend complex relationships. Able to make good decisions, see alternative or creative solutions to problems, and be innovative.

Alertness:

(Score: 4 = Below Average)

Because you are a concrete and deliberate thinker, you are more comfortable when given time to learn new things. You like to have things fully explained and require a good deal of guidance during the initial phases of learning. When confronted with major challenges or complex problems, you may feel overwhelmed and sometimes not exercise the best judgment. You may also give up easily, or require assistance when solving difficult problems. Because you are inclined to be somewhat disorganized, you may not function as efficiently as possible. Making decisions and plans can sometimes be difficult for you, and you may not always function at your highest level. You are most effective when working with physical things, rather than with ideas and concepts. Occupations with specific procedures and established guidelines enable you to function to your maximum potential. In your personal life you prefer activities and entertainment that are down-to-earth and practical, rather than intellectual and abstract. You prefer to associate with people who are direct, realistic, and practical, rather than those who are artistic and intellectual. High scores in Structure, Order, Creativity, and Composure, and/or low scores in Control will enhance your Mental Alertness.

Structure:

Meticulous, exacting, precise, definite, perfectionistic, fastidious, exacting, planful. Have highly structured thinking processes. Have the ability to structure their thinking and organize their thoughts effectively. Carefully plan and organize activities and make few mistakes. This structure, however, may limit their creativity.

Structure:

(Score: 10 = High)

You have the exceptional ability to structure your thinking and to organize your thoughts and actions effectively. As an exceedingly precise person, it is very important to you that all information be accurate and definitive. Whenever there is doubt about any data or facts, you go to great lengths to acquire all the information available. When making decisions, for example, you are extremely thorough and meticulous. You check and recheck details until you are absolutely certain the information is complete and accurate. You have little, if any, tolerance for ambiguity or uncertainty, and want all questions answered before reaching decisions or making moves. Because of your discipline, you are able to stick with unpleasant projects or activities that most people would be inclined to abandon. On occasion, however, you may waste time by giving too much attention to details or projects that do not require such high levels of precision. As a result, individuals less structured could consider you to be perfectionist, rigid, and perhaps, at times, compulsive. Remember that an essential element of personal and career success is flexibility. Flexibility is the capacity to change and adapt to the unexpected; even to abandon a preferred course of action that proves to be less productive. Be on guard that your strong desire for structure does not limit your capacity to be flexible.

Order:

Methodical, tidy, orderly, neat, clean, organized, systematic. Constantly strive to maintain physical order in their environment and have a strong dislike for disorder and clutter. For them to be comfortable, both their career and personal environments should reflect this physical order.

Order:

(Score: 9 = High)

You are a remarkably well-organized individual who considers it most important to keep your personal effects and surroundings neat and orderly. You have a place for everything and tend to keep everything in its place. You rarely leave anything cluttered or messy, but, instead, make a point of being detailed and meticulous. In your career, you strive to organize things efficiently and systematically, according to proper procedures. Because of this attribute, you are usually punctual in keeping appointments and tend to become annoyed when others are not. Those whom you live and work with who are disorderly and untidy can also annoy you. Individuals less orderly than yourself probably think you are too fussy or compulsive, and therefore could become frustrated by your demands for order. Since orderliness is so vital to you, you cannot tolerate an environment which is disorganized or uncontrolled. This characteristic is a valuable asset in careers and organizations, which require strict order and/or precision. On the other hand, excessive need for order could lead to inflexibility, becoming lost in details, and the inability to focus on the total picture. Therefore, it is important to make certain that your need for order serves as an asset and not as a liability.

Flexibility:

Adaptable, changeable, open, versatile, flexible. Very receptive to change and do not become upset when required to adapt to changes in their career or personal life. Readily accept new ideas and procedures and let go of old ones when they are no longer productive. May be inconsistent and unpredictable.

Flexibility:

(Score: 7 = Above Average)

You are more flexible and have a higher need for change than most people. You are the type of person who enjoys and seeks out new and different experiences. In your career, at home, and in your personal life, you are receptive to new ideas and new methods of doing things. This flexibility enables you to adapt readily to changes that take place in your environment. In most careers today, frequent changes are inevitable. In some careers, the requirement to adapt to change is not only desirable, but mandatory. Your willingness to accept change and adapt readily to most circumstances should serve as an asset in your career. Because of your relatively short attention span, you could easily become bored with routine, but can accept it if there is some variety in the activity. Occasionally you may have the inspiration to innovate or to change set patterns, even when there is no need for change. Ultraconservative people may consider you to be somewhat impulsive or unpredictable because of your changeable disposition. You probably accept suggestions offered by others, and are willing to consider their ideas. However, if you score low in Trust, you may be defensive and not accept suggestions from certain people or in certain circumstances. In essence, however, you are a flexible person who likes variety and enjoys a change of pace.

Creativity:

Innovative, inquisitive, artistic, curious, experimenting, theoretical. Have an experimental approach to life, with a strong desire to make improvements and create new ways of doing things. Frequently discontent with the way things are and spend much time thinking about how they could be improved.

Creativity:

(Score: 2 = Low)

Rather than being creative, you are a thoroughly practical person who is very attentive to the conventional matters of everyday living. You are content with most situations as they are and tend to focus on immediate issues. There is little motivation for you to improve old procedures, or to create new methods . Most established social issues are acceptable to you, and you have no desire to reform them. Even when circumstances indicate that a different method is preferable, you tend to adhere to traditional methods. When completing tasks, you can be so practical that at times you are uncreative or unimaginative. Because of this trait, you tend to have narrow interests and to be extremely cautious and uncompromising when confronted with change. You direct your thoughts to practical matters, rather than to daydreams or fantasies. You are not an intellectually curious person, and therefore, do not desire to know everything about every subject. You spend very little time asking questions or analyzing the various aspects of most situations. You may seek detailed information on selected subjects of importance to you in your career or in a leisure activity. However, you have little, if any, interest in pursuing knowledge for its own sake, since you only want the information that is practical and necessary to accomplish your objectives.

Responsibility:

Accountable, reliable, humble, answerable, possibly self-critical and guilt-prone. Willingly accept total responsibility for the consequences of their words and actions. View criticism from others as a challenge to improve, rather than a cause for anger. Try very hard to meet the expectations of others. May accept responsibility even when not at fault.

Responsibility:

(Score: 4 = Below Average)

You are an individual who tends to avoid accepting responsibility for the consequences of your words and actions. When mistakes are made or things go wrong, you often assume that someone else is at fault, and not you. You are a person who often believes that the blame and criticism you receive is unjustified, and you are less likely to look at your personal contribution to problems. This does not mean that you will not accept blame when clearly culpable, but that you are more likely to place the responsibility elsewhere. You are not prone to guilt. When you do make mistakes you are quick to recover, and usually do not let them bother you. You may find it difficult or consider it unnecessary to apologize for your mistakes and shortcomings. When you or your group or organization has a setback, you feel relatively little personal responsibility. When criticized, your natural reaction is to rationalize, blame others, or otherwise be defensive. If you also scored low in the traits of Conscientiousness, Coachability and/or Trust, you most likely have a serious deficiency in your willingness to accept responsibility for the consequences of your words and actions. The difficulty that you have in looking honestly at your shortcomings and failures could impair your ability to target areas for career and personal improvement.

Dedication Traits:

"The Fundamental Motivators of My Personality"

Ambition:

Competitive, aspiring, enthusiastic, enterprising, industrious, goal-oriented, eager, striving. Strong desire to reach higher levels of achievement and to respond positively to competitive situations. Aspire to accomplish difficult tasks and set and maintain high goals. Tend to approach most situations competitively.

Ambition:

(Score 4: = Below Average)

In general, you are less ambitious than most people. Other things in your life are more important to you than striving to achieve goals, and you prefer instead to live from day to day. Your desire to excel is not very strong, and you are less competitive than most of your coworkers. Since career advancement is not one of your major concerns, it is not a priority to you to improve your career knowledge and skill level. You do not have high aspirations for yourself and, in fact, rather minor accomplishments can satisfy you. Since you are not a goal-oriented person, there is little internal motivation to achieve. When you do set goals, they tend to be quite modest and are usually short-term. When you do accomplish a goal, you do not immediately set a more ambitious one. You do not consider it important to strive for success by continually adjusting your aspirations. You also do not derive much enjoyment from challenges, and are not particularly attracted to competitive activities unless your ego is involved in the activity. You are more likely to seek out activities, both in your career and personal life, that are non-competitive. The more competitive the situation, the more inclined you are to withdraw from it, and find something less competitive and more meaningful to you. Because of the way you deal with challenges, you are less likely to utilize the talents you have or to advance to the limits of your capabilities.

Endurance:

Industrious, energetic, determined, vigorous, diligent, enduring, persevering. Willing to put for the physical effort necessary to be successful. Will exert sustained effort and persistence to accomplish their tasks and goals. Unrelenting in work habits, will practice long and hard, and will not give up easily on problems.

Endurance:

(Score 5: = Average)

The amount of physical effort and endurance you put forth is similar to that of most individuals. In other words, you are as energetic and persistent as most people when working to accomplish tasks and to be successful. Whether or not you exert extra effort depends upon both the nature of the task and upon your personal involvement. When you are working on something you enjoy or consider important, you will be much more energetic and resourceful. You can put forth sustained effort and persistence when you are motivated. When a task is meaningful to you, you willingly put in the time and effort necessary to complete it. On matters of less interest to you, however, you are less inclined to expend the effort required to complete them. You normally do your share to complete most projects, but it does not seriously bother you if some are not finished. Each situation will determine how much time, energy and persistence you devote to it. While you have the capacity to invest the energy required to complete most projects, you may not manifest it if, for whatever reason, you are not motivated. In summary, you usually put forth as much time and effort as others, but will not typically put in much more. Your willingness to exert special effort will depend upon the nature of the task or project and your ego involvement.

Assertiveness:

Aggressive, persuasive, influential, headstrong, opinionated, possibly argumentative and hostile. Believe that being assertive and taking the offensive is essential to attaining success. They make things happen, rather than waiting for them to happen, and are willing to be forceful in order to get a job done. May be authoritarian.

Assertiveness:

(Score 7: = Above Average)

You are more assertive than most people, and believe that taking charge of situations is important in achieving success. Through your assertive style, you usually make things happen, rather than react to the initiative of others. You enjoy debating, and have a rather strong desire to persuade others to accept your point of view. Due to the strength of your convictions, you sometimes are so committed to your position that you may not be receptive to the views of others. Less assertive individuals may consider you to be intimidating, even punitive, especially if they work for you. Assertiveness is a desirable trait in our society as long as it is used with tact. While most positions of responsibility require assertiveness, it must be balanced with diplomacy, tolerance, and open-mindedness. The balance you maintain between assertiveness and tact will have strong influence on the effectiveness of your dealings with others. For example, when someone gets the better of you, you are eager for the opportunity to even the score. You enjoy confrontation, release aggression rather readily, and may express anger inappropriately. If you do not control the negative aspects of assertiveness, you could be rather hostile and authoritative. Scores on related traits will influence your level of tact and diplomacy.

Boldness:

Adventurous, daring, carefree, brave, courageous, audacious, fearless. Uninhibited individuals who are willing to try new and different experiences. They can function normally even in unfamiliar environments and are quick to accept challenges and willing to take risks to accomplish their objectives. May be pushy and ignore warning signs.

Boldness:

(Score 4: = Below Average)

When compared to others in our culture, you are more shy than bold. You are withdrawn in most social situations and tend to avoid face-to-face contacts with strangers whenever possible. When confronted by strangers, or when you are in an unfamiliar environment, you are very cautious and inclined to feel quite uncomfortable. When it comes to risk-taking, you are conservative and careful, rather than bold and speculative. Since you are not willing to take many risks, venturesome and daring activities are not appealing to you. It is highly unlikely that you would participate in dangerous pursuits such as skydiving or rock climbing. Although you may desire to be more sociably bold, you cannot bring yourself to initiate action as frequently as you desire. Due to your shy nature, you frequently experience difficulty expressing yourself in some situations. Consequently, you are more comfortable in the company of relatives and close friends. Even there, you are not very bold in your interactions. Career positions which require you to frequently interact with the public are not appealing to you. You would also be uncomfortable in positions requiring you to persuade others or to address groups of people, such as sales or public speaking. When investing, or in other financial matters, you will be more conservative than speculative.

Coachability:

Cooperative, dependable, compliant, responsive, respectful, considerate, obliging, accommodating, devoted, loyal. Have respect for managers and the management process. Believe that direction, feedback and even criticism are crucial to career development. Strive to meet their managers' demands and will respect other authority figures.

Coachability:

(Score 9: = High)

You have great respect for managers, management and the management process. It is clear to you that direction, feedback, and even criticism is crucial to your career development. You strive to meet your manager's demands. You show respect for other authority figures and you are willing to learn from them. Individuals such as you are rarely antagonistic or rebellious. You are most likely to work toward a consensus and be willing to support positions of the leaders or the majority. Rarely, if ever, will you attempt to break away from the restraints, confinements or restrictions encountered in many group activities. In fact, you may derive comfort in having such structure. You willingly accept being committed to people, organizations and obligations. Even when you function independently, you may seek out and consult with others for direction and suggestions. As a manageable person, your organization is likely to see you as an individual who can be a cooperative, trusted member of a functioning team. However, a low score in Conscientiousness, combined with your high score in Coachability, could possibly indicate that while you respect managers, you might not respect the rights of others nor meet commitments made to them.

Leadership:

Dominant, influential, controlling, dynamic, commanding, forceful, directing, authoritative. Very strong desire to control, influence and direct others. Assume the role of leader naturally and enjoy the responsibility and challenge of being in charge. Have an active leadership style and are quick to take control of situations.

Leadership:

(Score 6: = Average)

Your desire to assume leadership roles in your career and personal life, and to take control of your environment, is similar to that of most people. You do not have a strong desire to be a leader, and prefer to focus on other aspects of your career. Sometimes you want to influence others and direct your group, but in other circumstances you are content to follow the direction of others. You are more likely to accept a leadership role when stronger or more dominant personalities are not present. When they are, you are not likely to aggressively compete with them for the position. Although leadership does not come naturally, you can adapt to the position and eventually will become more comfortable with it. It usually takes time for you to adapt and to be effective in most positions of authority. However, you can be influential with others, particularly when you have strong feelings for the project or the people involved. When you have strong views and opinions, you do not hesitate to express them. The more familiar you are with your environment and the people in it, the more dominant you will be. When in a leadership role, you are willing to accept responsibility for the actions of those under your direction. In most instances, however, you willingly defer to the leadership of those who are more authoritative or experienced than yourself.

Self-Control Traits:

"My Level of Emotional Maturity and Stress Management"

Self-Confidence:

Self-assured, certain, secure, brave, fulfilled, poised, self-reliant. Believe they have the knowledge and ability to be successful at whatever they attempt. Cope successfully with challenges and are not easily discouraged. Handle unexpected situations well, make decisions with assurance, and are quick to express ideas and opinions.

Self-Confidence:

(Score: 10 = High)

You are a remarkably confident person who has a great deal of faith in your knowledge, skills and capabilities. You are exceptionally calm and have unshakable nerve. Important events or negative happenings do not easily upset you. You welcome opportunities to deal with difficult challenges and tough competition. One of your greatest strengths is your mature attitude when facing obstacles and problems that most others would consider to be overwhelming. Your confident nature enables you to deal with unexpected events, and to not become discouraged when seeking solutions to problems. These attributes inspire the confidence of coworkers who probably see you as someone to look to for stability in times of crisis. The opinion of others is not of major concern to you, as you have a basic belief in your own ability to do the correct thing. Because of this high self-confidence, you are decisive and feel comfortable openly expressing ideas. This characteristic also makes you more competent in competitive situations. Your self-assurance and composure are assets, which enhance your ability to cope effectively with most challenges and not to be easily discouraged. Be aware, however, that exceptionally high self-confidence, if not monitored, could cause complacency and/or what others may perceive to be an arrogant nature.

Composure:

Calm, emotionally mature, tranquil, peaceful, serene, unperturbed, placid, composed. Can control their emotions and function effectively in stressful situations. Have the capability to maintain composure and deal with stress in a calm, objective manner. Rarely allow their feelings to negatively affect performance and are not easily discouraged or frustrated by problems.

Composure:

(Score: 5 = Average)

Your ability to control your emotions in stressful situations is average in comparison to others. Under normal circumstances, you are also average in the degree of relaxation and tension you exhibit. Usually, you are relatively relaxed and at peace with yourself. When it comes to dealing with situations which are personally unsatisfactory, your frustration tolerance is similar to that of most people. You can cope with moderately stressful situations without negatively influencing your performance. While you may be nervous before important activities, or become upset by negative events, your feelings do not usually interfere with your concentration or ability to perform. You deal with most problems calmly, by thinking clearly and initiating appropriate action to resolve them. As a result, your performance in most situations will be fairly consistent. However, in very stressful circumstances you can lose control over your emotions and become anxious, angry or distressed. In these emotional situations, you could make mistakes, unproductive decisions, or otherwise not function at your best. Your negative reactions will not usually be extreme or long-lasting. Your actual behavior under stress will depend upon your other traits, the circumstances, and the people involved. In essence, your normal emotional composure and reaction to stress is similar to most people.

Tough-Mindedness:

Resilient, realistic, unsentimental, tough-minded, durable, hard, possibly insensitive and callous. Can function normally in difficult and unpleasant situations. Not deterred by obstacles, disappointments or setbacks. Can accept strong criticism, do not become easily upset, and recover quickly when things go wrong. Do not need excessive praise or encouragement from others.

Tough-Mindedness:

(Score: 9 = High)

You are an exceptionally tough-minded, rather than sensitive, individual. When you interact with tough, demanding managers, customers, or coworkers, it does not negatively effect you. When you are in unpleasant, grueling situations, you maintain the ability to function normally. This tough-mindedness enables you to accept strong criticism in a positive manner, without the tendency to become hurt or to be defensive. You can effectively cope with rejection that is inevitable in life. Most disappointments and bad breaks you experience do not diminish your ability to perform, and you quickly recover from them. You do not require encouragement or excessive praise from others to do your best, and your feelings are not hurt when you do not receive recognition for work well done. In dealings with others, you are straightforward and highly practical. You are skeptical of radical ideas, preferring realistic solutions to problems, and assume a "no-nonsense" approach in getting things done. You are emotionally mature, have realistic expectations of others, and do not dwell on problems beyond your control. Since you are a realist, emotionally sensitive people may think you are unsentimental and unaffected by sensitive issues. In reality, you may be aware of sensitive events, but are not inclined to become emotionally moved or overwhelmed by them.

Autonomy:

Independent, individualistic, self-governing, self-reliant, possibly insubordinate. Prefer to function independently and are accustomed to doing things their way. Rarely ask for opinions, since they favor their own decisions. When their freedom is curtailed, they may become rebellious and difficult to manage.

Autonomy:

(Score: 7 = Above Average)

You are more self-sufficient than most individuals. As an independent person, you are accustomed to going your own way. You make most of your own decisions and solve most problems with little input or help from others. This does not mean that you never seek support from others, but that you do so only in some circumstances. You believe your thinking is sufficiently organized to solve most problems yourself, without support from others. This characteristic may also cause you, at times, to discount public opinion. You may be rather reluctant to ask for help even when it could enhance your performance. Because of this trait, you usually prefer to function independently, outside the structure of a group. Low scores in Sociability, Boldness and/or Exhibition could indicate a withdrawal from people, rather than a self-sufficient work-style. Since you prefer to take care of your own needs, you do not feel insecure when others do not look after you. Because you are more emotionally independent and functionally self-reliant than most, you are uncomfortable when people show concern for you. You keep most of your problems to yourself, and rarely confide in others or seek their advice. When you experience major problems, you will share them with others, but usually only with family, very close friends, and/or trusted coworkers.

Contentment:

Satisfied, fulfilled, cheerful, gratified, joyful, happy, contented. Exceptionally content with themselves and the vast majority of circumstances in their life. Cope with most problems well and have an optimistic outlook on life. Laugh frequently, smile readily, and find humor in situations, even negative ones.

Contentment:

(Score: 5 = Average)

Your level of contentment and personal satisfaction is similar to most individuals in our culture. While you consider many aspects of your life to be happy, there are elements you consider to be less than satisfying. It is possible that things are going well for you in your career, but your personal life or physical health is not as desirable as you would prefer; or vise versa. It is also possible that some aspects of your career are pleasing to you, while others are not. The same can be true in your personal life; you may be content in your personal relationships, but not happy with your home, where you live, or other aspects of your life. Most likely, there are situations in both your career and personal life that are lowering your level of contentment. Do you perceive these unpleasant circumstances to be temporary or permanent? Do you accept discontentment as part of life, or do you intend to make changes? It is important to note how you take care of your needs and how you attain enjoyment and satisfaction independent of other people, circumstances or things. For most people, life offers a mixture of satisfactory and unsatisfactory experiences. Examine those aspects of your life that are going well to determine how you can maximize their influence in your life. Also, analyze the negative aspects to determine if you can change these circumstances for the better, then do so.

Control:

Deliberate, calculating, analytical, designing, possibly indecisive and prone to procrastinate. Highly disciplined, maintain control over their behavior and do not act impulsively. It would be unusual for them to speak or act without considering the consequences. May be slow to act or hesitant to make decisions in some situations.

Control:

(Score: 6 = Average)

Compared to others, you are average in your level of Control. Sometimes you may act spontaneously, by doing things "on the spur of the moment". You may give vent to feelings and wishes without considering the consequences of your actions, but no more than most others. Only occasionally will you make hasty, rash, or foolhardy moves in your career or personal life. There are also times when you give considerable thought to situations before making decisions or moves. In these instances, you may hesitate to act, or perhaps, not even take action at all. When among friends and certain acquaintances, you are somewhat more likely to be impulsive, whereas with strangers, you are probably more hesitant to be spontaneous or to express yourself. Rarely, if ever, will you impulsively do something so radical that there is the potential for extremely negative consequences. In most situations, the people and circumstances involved will influence your actual behavior in this characteristic. This trait can be influenced by your scores in the traits of Boldness and Flexibility. If you are the type of person who does not readily take risks and who does not feel comfortable trying new things, it is unlikely that you will act impulsively in most situations. In essence, your style strikes a good balance between being too rash and being too controlled.

Objectivity:

Objectivity measures whether you provided objective, unbiased answers to the assessment questions. Scores below 23 result in an invalid profile.

Accuracy:

The accuracy score reflects how well you paid attention while taking the profile, and if you can read English at a ninth grade level. Scores below 25 are considered "inaccurate" resulting in an invalid profile.