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=** PERSONALITY ASSESSMENT **= The first perspective on your personality uses four preferences between opposites. These are like points on a compass that identify the different directions your behaviour can take. Your results are shown by the green bars in the table: **E, S, T, and P**. A common mistake is to think that these are either-or choices. However, you use all the opposites, eg: sometimes you interact with people (E), and at other times you spend time deep in thought (I). Your results show where your //balance// lies - you prefer to use more extraversion than introversion, but you still need both. When making important decisions, such as career choice, it is your //balance// that is important. For example, being a lighthouse keeper is an introvert job, but many introverts would not enjoy it because it involves //too much introversion//. Therefore, lists that provide a simple association of careers with personality types can be misleading. Feedback The test that you have just taken is based on the Five Factor Model of personality. There is a broad consensus amongst personality theorists that this model, which describes five major 'domains' or traits, is the best current description of the structure of personality. The five major dimensions, and your scores on them, are described below. Try to interpret your results on the basis of the overall pattern, rather than just concentrating on particular scores.
 * Step 1 **
 * || ** E ** || ** I ** ||  ||
 * Do you prefer to direct energy towards the outer world of people and things (E) or the inner world of ideas and information (I)? ||
 * Extraversion involves interacting with people, having broad interests, and tending to act first and then think. |||| Introversion involves concentrating on a few, deep issues, and thinking things through before acting. ||
 * || ** S ** || ** N ** ||  ||
 * Do you prefer to deal with facts and tangible outcomes (S) or possibilities and potential (N)? ||
 * Sensation looks at facts, takes a practical approach and tends to be interested in clear, detailed information. |||| iNtuition looks at potential and possibilities, and tends to be interested in what is not yet known. ||
 * || ** T ** || ** F ** ||  ||
 * Do you prefer to decide on the basis of objective logic (T) or subjective values (F)? ||
 * Thinking involves using principles, taking a detached, objective view as an onlooker, analysing and criticising. |||| Feeling involves using values, taking a personal, subjective view as a participant, valuing and appreciating. ||
 * || ** J ** || ** P ** ||  ||
 * Do you prefer to live an organised and structured life (J) or be flexible and go with the flow (P)? ||
 * Judgement structures and controls life, making decisions and establishing closure or stability. |||| Perception retains flexibility, inquiring, being spontaneous, keeping options open and waiting to see what develops. ||

Factor I : Extraversion (AKA Surgency)

This trait reflects preference for, and behavior in, social situations. People high in extraversion are energetic and seek out the company of others. Low scorers (introverts) tend to be more quiet and reserved. Compared to other people who have taken this test, your score on this dimension (41) is //relatively high//. Factor II : Agreeableness (AKA Friendliness)

This trait reflects how we tend to interact with others. People high in agreeableness tend to be trusting, friendly and cooperative. Low scorers tend to be more aggressive and less cooperative. Compared to other people who have taken this test, your score on this dimension (28) is //about average//. Factor III : Conscientiousness (AKA Will or Dependability)

This trait reflects how organized and persistent we are in pursuing our goals. High scorers are methodical, well organized and dutiful. Low scorers are less careful, less focussed and more likely to be distracted from tasks. Compared to other people who have taken this test, your score on this dimension (48) is //relatively high//. Factor IV : Neuroticism

This trait reflects the tendency to experience negative thoughts and feelings. High scorers are prone to insecurity and emotional distress. Low scorers tend to be more relaxed, less emotional and less prone to distress. Compared to other people who have taken this test, your score on this dimension (15) is //relatively low//. Factor V : Openness (AKA Culture or Intellect)

This trait reflects 'open-mindedness' and interest in culture. High scorers tend to be imaginative, creative, and to seek out cultural and educational experiences. Low scorers are more down-to-earth, less interested in art and more practical in nature. Compared to other people who have taken this test, your score on this dimension (19) is //relatively low//.

A word of caution - your score on each scale was interpreted relative to a large (2448) sample of other people who have done the test: 'relatively low' means your score was in the bottom 30%, 'relatively high' in the top 30%, and 'about average' somewhere in the middle. However, it is known that different groups of people (e.g. men and women) are likely to score differently on various measures. Therefore, the people you were compared to in generating the feedback may not have been people exactly like you. STEP 2 I really enjoyed both assessments. The results were very accurate. They both entailed my physical character and demeanor. After reviewing the results, I was really impressed that a couple of questions could actually sum up my overall persona. However, in my College Success Class that was earlier this morning, I stated that I pretty much focus all of my energy on the task at hand. I prefer to be a leader instead of a follower. That’s the only way. I’m very passionate, and I’m always offering a lending hand or sympathy, whichever is needed. On the other hand, I will stand my ground when needed. I always offer positive or negative criticism whichever fits. I’m not a bully or anything just sometimes verbal and argumentative. I enjoy meeting new people, especially from different cultures and ethnic backgrounds. I can fit in anywhere. I like to listen to others views and opinions. However, I tend to stick to the facts. I like to interpret specifics and details, and then get to work. Just show me once, and I’ve got it. I’ve always been a quick and fast learner. On the other hand, I have what I call associates, rather than friends. Women are to catty and jealous, that’s why I enjoy male companions. I can vibe with individuals that have similar interests, but can be rather versatile with an open ear when it comes to others. Basically, I get the job done eliminating BS, if you get my drift. Just loved the assessment couldn’t have been better!

STEP 3 I read the articles and weighed the criticism…Scientists are making a change…..Although one is so popular…people and tendencies change. Step 4 Well as Mr. Barrett stated earlier, scientists are not always right. There’s no way that an individual’s personality stays the same. I can only speak for myself. I never needed anyone’s input on my capabilities. Now that I’m in middle adulthood, I can truly say that my personality has changed. Maturity has played a key factor along the way. I might also add some behavior genetics acquired from my mother. We both have a lot in common. My peers and environment also play a part. Think about the word personality….it’s a pattern in which people relate to objects in the world around them. Yeah the world is always changing, it’s never the same. Something could trigger and cause a crisis, which will definitely change your personality. Oh yeah, like the Spanish teacher at Episcopal High School. Do you think that he was given either test? Was he normal? What was his personality? After been fired, and then seeing a substitute in his class, probably triggered a boiling point. His personality might have change to neurotic. Who kills someone, and then turn around and kills themself. Doesn’t everyone know by now that committing suicide leads to hell? Who does that, an introvert or an extrovert? Were his choices consistent with his temperament? Where is the moral reasoning? I’m pretty sure that he knew right from wrong. There were for sure contributing factors. 1#Stress….being fired-rejection-substitute 2#Altered mind…hopelessness and rage 3#Opportunity….loaded AK 47 in guitar case What a personal fable. I seriously doubt the teacher displayed the above personality before he was hired. I know the interview didn’t entail mentally unstable. Maybe that’s why scientists are moving to a new approach. An individual’s personality can change at any given point, especially gun point. I can truly say that my personality has tremendously changed. ( OMITTED A FEW SENTENCES FOR PERSONAL REASONS) I was a contracted CSX employee, until I got fired last week. However I was mad as hell, but I didn’t want to shoot myself or anyone else. But I was reprimanded twice for speeding. So I it was my entire fault, and no one else. Basically I’ve matured over the years. Back in the day, there’s no way in hell, I would have been hired; my boss probably would have got slapped. To top it off, I just got my concealed weapons permit about 2 months ago. Using it in the above case hadn’t crossed my mind. However, based upon the test, the findings seem to be true. I pretty much dislike authority, but love to delegate. I’ve been seriously contemplating becoming my own boss, instead of a nurse. To conclude, that’s why scientists may try another approach. Personalities and tendencies change. I know for a fact! People that know better, tend to do better. Hasn’t your mother every told you that? (Morals).

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From Professor Barrett:

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In the final section, you do not clearly answer the critical question, “Why are scientists moving from the MBTI to the Big Five?’”. -10 points