Personality Types Based on the results of your

Personality Types Based on the results of your quiz.

A. Vigilant Style “The Survivor”

• Autonomy- Vigilant style individuals possess a resilient independence. They keep to their own counsel, they require no outside reassurance or advice, they make decisions easily, and they can take care of themselves • Caution- They are careful in their dealings with others, preferring to size up a person before entering into a relationship. • Perceptiveness- They are good listeners, with an ear for subtlety, tone, and multiple levels of communication. • Self Defense- Are feisty and do not hesitate to stand up for themselves, especially when they are under attack. • Alertness to Criticism- they take criticism very seriously, without being intimidated. • Fidelity- They place a high premium on fidelity and loyalty. They work hard to earn it, they never take it for granted.

B. Solitary Style “The Loner”

• Solitude- Individuals with this personality style have small need of companionship and are most comfortable alone. • Independence- They are self-contained and do not require interaction with others in order to enjoy their experiences or to get on in life. • Sangfroid- Solitary men and women are even tempered, calm, dispassionate, unsentimental, and unflappable • Sexual Composure- Sex does not dictate their way of life. • Feet on the ground- They are unswayed by either praise or criticism and can come to terms with their own behavior.

C. Idiosyncratic Style “The different drummer”

• Inner Life- Are tuned in to and sustained by their own feelings and belief systems, whether or not others accept or understand their particular worldview or approach to life. • Own World- They are self-directed and independent, requiring few close relationships. • Own Thing- Oblivious to convention, they create interesting, unusual, often eccentric lifestyles. • Expanded reality- Open to anything, they are interested in the occult, the extrasensory, and the supernatural. • Metaphysics- they are drawn to abstract and speculative thinking.

D. Adventurous Style “The Challenger”

• Nonconformity- Men and women live by their own internal code of values. They are not strongly influenced by other people or by the norms of society. • Challenge- To live is to dare. Adventurers love thrill of risk and routinely engage in high risk activities. • Mutual Independence- They do not worry too much about others, for they respect each human being to be responsible for himself • Persuasiveness- They are silver-tongued, gifted in the gentle are of winning friends and influencing people. • Sexuality- They base a lot of decisions on sex and impressing the opposite sex.

E. Mercurial Style “Fire and Ice”

• Romantic Attachment- Must always be deeply involved in a romantic relationship with one person • Intensity- They experience a passionate, focused attachment in all of their relationships. Nothing that goes on between them and other people is trivial, nothing is taken lightly. • Heart- They show what they feel. They are emotionally active and reactive. Put their hearts into everything. • Unconstraint- They are uninhibited, spontaneous, and fun-loving. • Activity- Energy marks this style. The are lively, creative, busy, and engaging. They show initiative and can stir others into activity.

F. Dramatic Style “The life of the party”

• Feelings- Dramatic men and women live in an emotional world. Sensation oriented, emotionally demonstrated, and physically affectionate. They react emotionally to events and can shift quickly from mood to mood. • Color- They experience life vividly and expansively. They have rich imaginations, tell entertaining stories, are drawn to romance and melodrama. • Spontaneity- Dramatic individuals are lively and fun. They act on impulse and take advantage of every moment. • Attention- Like to be seen and noticed. Are often the center of attention, and they rise to the occasion when all eyes are on them. • Applause- Compliments and praise are like food and water to persons with this style… they need them to go on.

G. Self Confident Style “Star Quality”

• Self Regard- Believe in themselves and their abilities. Have no doubt that they are unique and special and that there is a reason for their being on this planet. • Red Carpet- They expect others to treat them well all of the time. • Self Propulsion- Are open about their ambitions and achievements. They energetically and effectively sell themselves, their goals, their projects, and their ideas. • Politics- Are able to take advantage of the strengths and abilities of other people in order to achieve their goals, and they shrewd in their dealings with others.

H. Sensitive Style “The Homebody”

• Familiarity- Prefer the known to the unknown. Are comfortable with, even inspired by, habit, repetition, and routine. • Family- They stick close to the family and/or a few close friends. Do not require a wide network of friends and acquaintances, and they appreciate the comforts of home. • Concern- Care deeply about what other people think of them. • Circumspection- They behave with deliberate discretion in their dealings with others. They do not make hasty judgments or jump in before they know what’s appropriate.

I. Devoted Style “The Good Mate”

• Commitment- Are thoroughly dedicated to the relationships in their lives. They place the highest value on sustained relationships, they respect the institution of marriage as well as unofficial avowals of commitment. • Togetherness- They prefer the company of one or more people to being alone. • Teamwork- Would rather follow than lead. Are cooperative and respectful of authority and institutions. Easily rely on others to take direction. • Deference- When making decisions, they are happy to seek out others’ opinions to follow their advice.

J. Conscientious Style “The Right Stuff”

• Hard Work- Is dedicated to work, works very hard, and is capable of intense, single-minded effort. • The right thing- To be a person of conscience. Are men and women of strong moral principles and values. Opinions and beliefs on any subject are rarely held lightly. • The right way- Everything must be done right, and they have a clear understanding of what that means. From the correct way to balance a checkbook, to the best strategy to achieve the boss’s objectives. • Perfectionism- Likes all tasks and projects to be complete to the final detail, without even minor flaws.

K. Leisurely Style “California Dreaming”

• Inalienable Rights- Believe in their right to enjoy themselves on their own terms in their own time. They value and protect their comfort, their free time, and their individual pursuit of happiness. • Enough is enough- They agree to play by the rules. They deliver what is expected of them and no more. They expect others to recognize and respect that limit. • The right to resist- Cannot be exploited. Can comfortably resist acceding the demands that they deem unreasonable or above and beyond the call of duty. • I’m Okay- Are not overawed by authority. They accept themselves and their approach to life. They are content with their place in the universe.

L. Aggressive Style “Top Dog”

• Command- They take charge. They are comfortable with power, authority, and responsibility. • Hierarchy- They operate best within a traditional power structure where everyone knows his or her place and the lines of authority are clear. • Tight Ship- They are highly disciplined and impose rules of order that they expect others in their charge to follow. • Expedience- Are highly goal-directed. They take a practical, pragmatic approach to accomplishing their objectives. Do what is necessary to get the job done. • Guts- Are neither squeamish nor fainthearted. They can function well and bravely in difficult and dangerous situations without being distracted by fear or horror.

M. Self-Sacrificing Style “The Altrust”

• Generosity- Will give you the shirts off their backs if you need them. They do not wait to be asked. • Service- Their prime directive is to be helpful to others. Out of deference to others, they are noncompetitive and unambitious, comfortable coming in second, even last. • Consideration- Are always considerate in their dealings with others. They are ethical, honest, and trustworthy. • Acceptance- They are nonjudgmental, tolerant of others’ foibles, and never harshly reproving. They’ll stick with you through thick and thin. • Humility- Are neither boastful nor proud, and they’re uncomfortable being fussed over. Do not like being the center of attention; are uneasy in the limelight.