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    What does an optimist do when she learns she has some personality traits that are undesirable? Admit them to the world of course! I do not listen well. I am opinionated and like being right. I need to realize that sometimes other people have a right to expect me to treat them the way they want to be treated and the right to expect me to remember the way they want to be treated..not to forget and do it over and over again. (crap) I am such a doofus. I am sure that I have many admirable traits

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    according to astrology.com Sagittarius are prone to display traits of religion‚organization‚ positivity‚ and rebellious behavior. since I am a Sagittarius I’m supposed to possess all these traits. this is not the case for me. while in my humble opinion‚ I possess traits of positivity and rebellion. I most defiantly do not possess traits of religion and organization. the first trait that I believe does not fit me are the religious aspects of being Sagittarius. I am not religious at all. in fact

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    Multiple Intelligence‚ Learning Styles‚ Temperament Sorter‚ Personality‚ and Typology Tests Renee Tesch W5A1 – HI 210 Herzing University December 3‚ 2010 5 Personality Tests According to the Garner’s Multiple Intelligence’s Test‚ I found myself scoring high in Logical (Number Smart) and Intrapersonal (Myself Smart). Followed by Naturalistic (Nature Smart)‚ Interpersonal (People Smart)‚ Linguistic (Word Smart)‚ Musical (Music Smart)‚ and the lowest score was in Kinaesthetic (Body Smart)

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    Encyclopedia of Social Psychology Big Five Personality Traits Contributors: Corinna E. Löckenhoff & Paul T. Costa Jr. Editors: Roy F. Baumeister & Kathleen D. Vohs Book Title: Encyclopedia of Social Psychology Chapter Title: "Big Five Personality Traits" Pub. Date: 2007 Access Date: March 16‚ 2015 Publishing Company: SAGE Publications‚ Inc. City: Thousand Oaks Print ISBN: 9781412916707 Online ISBN: 9781412956253 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.4135/9781412956253.n67 Print pages: 116-118 ©2007 SAGE Publications

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    INFPs are quiet‚ sensitive people who enjoy meditating upon connections and meanings in the universe around them. Lost in dreams‚ fantasies and ideals‚ they may seem distant at first‚ but are in fact one of the warmest and kindest of all types—once you get get to know them‚ of course. One type practitioner has suggested that INFPs are the least likely to stand up for themselves; their gentle nature and their dislike for negative emotions mean that they avoid conflict even at their own expense

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    The Personality Traits of a Manager Amelia Martin MOD 310: Issues in Management Week 5 September 17‚ 2014 A person’s personality trait can define who they are. Some can tell these traits by the way a person reacts to certain situations‚ personal or on the job. A person develop traits from the way they were raised and the environment that surrounded them. Everyone carries some type of personality trait‚ but no one carries any that are identical. Managers have personality traits just like

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    their own personality traits which make them great leaders. The personality traits can be broken down into groups or categories; general personality traits and task related traits. General personality traits can be observed by both inside and out of the course and scope of work. This translates to what makes the leader a success can be used in not only their profession‚ but their personal life as well. The figure below‚ taken from the textbook indicate the general personality traits which

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    Psychoanalytic and Trait Approach to Personality Psychoanalytic and Trait Approach to Personality Comparison and Contrast While researching the Freudian theories of personality‚ many feeling are touched by each theory. To comprehend personality‚ one must have an open mind along with a desire to learn what makes people who they are. By reviewing each theory‚ one can appreciate mankind’s differences and similarities so as to be able to co-exist peacefully. The starting point in understanding

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    understand that there is no single formula that can be defined to the path for personal success. Each personality type has a different idea of what it means to be successful. Knowing oneself is a common goal that will help to achieve personal success. Many individuals are hung up on someone else’s idea of what it means to be successful. Little do they know that they‚ themselves‚ are unaware of what is truly important to them; knowing themselves. This concept is acceptable. It is completely normal.

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