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a. Intellectually oriented and
somewhat complex.
b. Astute and logical.
c. Emotional and somewhat
stimulating.
d. Practical and to the point.
a. Be most concerned as to whether the project
"breaks ground" or advances knowledge.
b. Concentrate to make sure the
project is systematically or logically developed.
c. Want it to be stimulating and
involve lively interaction with others.
d. Want to be sure the project has
a tangible "pay-out" that will justify spending my time
and energy on it.
a. Express unintended boredom with
talk that is too detailed.
b. Convey impatience with those
who express ideas that are obviously not thought through.
c. Show little interest in
thoughts and ideas that show little or no originality.
d. Tend to ignore those who talk
about "long range implications", and direct my attention
to what needs to be done right now.
a. Relying on my basic ability to
conceptualize and pull ideas together.
b. Keeping my composure and
helping others to see things simply and logically.
c. Trying to place myself in the
"shoes of others".
d. Getting at least one or two specific commitments
on which we can "build later."
a. Significant long-range actions
I plan to take and how they relate to my life's direction.
b. Making sure that any actions I
take are consistent and part of a systematic progression.
c. Whether what I'm doing or
planning to do is going to hurt or disturb others.
d. My immediate actions and
involvements, and whether they make sense today.
a. They can contribute ideas and
challenge.
b. They seem thoughtful and
reflective.
c. They are interesting and fun to
be with.
d. They know what they're doing
and can get things done.
a. Develop new thoughts or ideas
which can be related.
b. Solve a problem by using a
logical or systematic method.
c. Comprehend the underlying
feelings of others and react in a helpful way.
d. Get more definite things
accomplished than I planned.
a. Intellectually on top of things
and take all the relevant factors into account.
b. Logical, patient and
forbearing.
c. In touch with my own feelings
and those of others.
d. Down to earth and to the point.
a. Intellectually gifted and
having vision.
b. An individual who knows where
he/she is going and has the competence to get there.
c. Creative and stimulating.
d. A dependable individual who gets things done
and "comes through."
a. Re-think all that has happened
and develop a new hypothesis or model for action.
b. Review any deficiencies or
"soft spots" in my approach and modify accordingly.
c. Analyze the motivations of
others and develop a new "feel" for the situation.
d. Keep in mind the basics, pinpoint the key
obstacle, and modify any game plan to take this into account.
a. Overly wrapped up in ideas and
somewhat "hard to read".
b. Almost too controlled or
perhaps too logical.
c. Too emotional or too intense.
d. Too concerned with specifics
and matters related to the "how to".
a. Show how my main points fit
into a broader perspective.
b. Clarify the background reasons
for the contact and relate this to my purpose in writing.
c. Convey at least some
"flavor" about myself and my style.
d. Highlight in plain language
what I want, need or expect of the other person.
a. A broad-gauge thinker capable
of making some innovative contribution.
b. A systematic thinker who can analyze the
kind of problems which that particular group is concerned about.
c. A lively and empathic individual who is clearly
in touch with their mood and needs.
d. A pragmatic and resourceful individual who
could help the group define its concerns, and who could assist in solving
their problems.
a. Be swayed by others who are
gifted, but perhaps are lacking specific direction.
b. Be overly cautious and avoid some contacts
which might have proven rewarding.
c. Let "my hair down"
too freely, expressing feelings which might have been better left
unsaid.
d. "Miss the forest for the trees";
become so concerned with a given facet of a person that I fail to see
other less obvious important characteristics.
a. Somewhat snobbish,
intellectually superior, or condescending.
b. Highly unemotional and inclined
toward being impersonal or detached.
c. Moody, excitable, or
unpredictable.
d. Plodding, superficial, or
self-centered.
a. Be respected as original even
if it costs me something in the short term.
b. Stick to a systematic approach that has proven
effective before, even though by taking more risks I might win a few more
victories.
c. Be spontaneous and say what I
really think.
d. Concentrate on getting what I
want accomplished right now even if such an approach lacks dramatic
impact.
a. Inclined to step back into my
own world of thoughts.
b. Too inclined toward being
analytical and critical of them.
c. Overly emotional, impulsive, or
apt to get "carried away" by my feelings.
d. Too concerned with proving
myself with immediate action.
a. In the world of concepts,
values, and ideas.
b. In battles of wit and problem
solving, even for their own sake.
c. About the feelings of others.
d. In the immediate here and now,
getting and doing as I wish.
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