| Diplomatic: - Diplomats are generally likable and good-natured.
They are considerate, cooperative and good at pulling people together
through persuasion. They sometimes choose to avoid conflict and controversy
to preserve relationships. |
Independent: - Independent people are single minded and determined
to win. They are confident, hardheaded and make autocratic leaders. They
take charge and get things done, although they can be insensitive to the
needs of those around them. |
| Cooperative: - Those who cooperate are noncompetitive, desiring
to make their contributions to achievement as members of a team. They
will forego their own success to help others. |
Competitive: - Competitive people strive hard to reach their goals. They are
interested in personal achievements and play to win at any cost, sometimes using others
to get what they want. |
| Submissive: - People who are submissive are tactful, seeking to avoid
controversy and diffuse aggression. They would rather avoid conflict than confront it. |
Assertive: - Assertive people are outspoken because they know their own minds
and are not afraid to say so. They seek to be group leaders. They can create conflict
through their sometimes controversial and unpopular opinions. |
| Spontaneous: - People with spontaneity are flexible and unpredictable who work well in
changing, challenging situations. When problems arise, they often adopt creative and unorthodox
solutions. |
Conscientious: - Conscientious individuals are neat, tidy and detail-conscious. They
follow rules and abide by standard practices and procedures so you can always depend on them. They
are always well prepared through careful planning. |
| Innovative: - Innovators are not bound by rules and "the way things have always been
done." They would rather explore new routes than take the well-traveled path, often viewing
established rules, policies and procedures as obstacles to progress. |
Conventional: - Those with conventional traits will do their work in a meticulous and
reliable manner. They are trustworthy, structured and intent on doing things "the right way." |
| Reactive: - People who are reactive seldom plan, choosing to react to circumstances as
they arise. They take a broad view of events and leave details to others. Their work areas often
appear disorganized. |
Organized: - The makr of an organized person is a controlled and carefully planned and
arranged environment. They plan carefully to meet deadlines, but dislike situations where they must
improvise, "think on their feet," or engage in unstructured debate. |
| Self-Sufficient: - An introvert prefers the company of a few close friends and is content
to be alone. They choose quiet, familiar surroundings. |
Group-Oriented: - An extrovert enjoys the stimulation of being with people, especially if
given the opportunity to be the center of attention. They like exciting, lively places. |
| Reserved: - People described as reserved find everyday lif stimulating and feel no need
to seek further excitement. They are not bored by repetitive tasks and tend to live quiet orderly
lives. |
Outgoing: - Outgoing people enjoy taking risks and accepting challenges and doing stimulating
things. They dislike repetitive tasks and like being with other people for the stimulation they provide. |
| Emotional: - Emotional people are sensitive, mostly to their own feelings of
anxiety, suspicion, guilt and irritability. They are fearful of new people and new situations. |
Stable: - Those who are described as stable are generally untroubled and calm. They
face problems and unforeseen circumstances without suffering undue stress, remaining relaxed and secure. They
are untroubled by criticism. |
| Restless: - Restless people are easily upset, irritable and prone to lose their tempers. They
view the world as basically hostile and threatening. |
Poised: - People with pose shrug off criticism and cope with most adverse situations without
becoming upset or irritated. They accept that few things proceed in life without a few things going wrong. |
| Excitable: - Excitable people become tense and anxious in stressful situations. They have
trouble trusting and having confidence in their colleagues, being suspicious of the motives of others. |
Relaxed: - Relaxed people are well prepared to cope with stressful situations. They accept
people at face value and are seldom bothered when things go wrong. |
| Social Desirability - Frank: - When people are overly frank, they have either presented an
overly negative picture of themselves or they are lacking in a number of socially acceptable attributes. |
Social Desirability - Socially Desirable: - When people try to present themselves as overly
socially acceptable, they exaggerate their finer qualities. However, there is the possibility that a high
Social Desirability rating can indicate a truly "good person". |
