Personality Plus Ch 15
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What is the primary characteristic of a Popular Sanguine at social gatherings?

  • They maintain a calm and steady presence.
  • They actively seek attention and interaction. (correct)
  • They engage in deep thinking and analysis.
  • They focus on details and record keeping.

Which temperament is best suited for jobs requiring quick decisions and strong control?

  • Peaceful Phlegmatics
  • Powerful Cholerics (correct)
  • Perfect Melancholies
  • Popular Sanguines

How do Popular Sanguines typically behave in social situations?

  • They concentrate on maintaining a calm atmosphere.
  • They focus intently on deep, meaningful discussions.
  • They often bounce between conversations, seeking new engagements. (correct)
  • They prefer to sit quietly and observe.

What role do Peaceful Phlegmatics excel in during conflicts?

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What is a common misconception about Popular Sanguines when they engage with others?

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What characterizes the communication style of a Popular Sanguine?

<p>She speaks in colorful extremes and often exaggerates (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In social situations, what is the preferred method to engage with a Powerful Choleric?

<p>Present difficult questions and show admiration for his logic (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does a Perfect Melancholy typically react to compliments?

<p>He often deflects them and expresses negative self-image (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What behavior is typical of a Peaceful Phlegmatic at gatherings?

<p>He prefers sitting or lying down to conserve energy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What kind of atmosphere does a Perfect Melancholy prefer during conversations?

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Which phrase is likely to be expressed by a Powerful Choleric?

<p>Only an idiot would say such a thing. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common reaction of a Perfect Melancholy when he receives feedback?

<p>He reflects on the feedback but remains self-critical (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does a Popular Sanguine typically view boring stories?

<p>They can be improved through exaggeration (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a typical response from a Peaceful Phlegmatic during conversations?

<p>He provides dry humor that may go unnoticed (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What aspect is often highlighted in the personality of a Powerful Choleric during discussions?

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Flashcards

Sanguine Personality

A personality type characterized by enthusiasm, expressiveness, and a need for attention.

Melancholic Personality

A personality type adept at detail-oriented tasks, deep thinking, and record-keeping.

Choleric Personality

A forceful personality type best suited for quick decisions, action, and strong leadership roles.

Phlegmatic Personality

A personality type who excels in mediation and calming situations, and maintaining routine.

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Popular Sanguine's Social Behavior

A popular Sanguine is characterized by loudness, constant movement, and a tendency to flit from group to group, often interrupting others.

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Popular Sanguine

A person who expresses ideas in exaggerated, vibrant, and often untrue ways.

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Powerful Choleric

A person who is assertive, opinionated, and quick to argue.

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Perfect Melancholy

A person who is quiet, reserved, and prone to negative self-talk.

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Peaceful Phlegmatic

A person who is relaxed, unhurried, and uses mild humor.

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Popularity of Sanguine

Popular Sanguine's desire to entertain while potentially exaggerating.

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Choleric's conversational style

Powerful Choleric's direct, opinionated, and sometimes aggressive way of communicating.

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Melancholy's demeanor

Perfect Melancholy's quiet, reserved, and sometimes negative outlook.

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Phlegmatic's approach

Peaceful Phlegmatic's relaxed, unhurried, and mildly humorous way of interacting.

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Conversation with Choleric

How to interact with a powerfully argumentative person (Powerful Choleric).

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Conversation with Melancholy

How to interact with a quiet, reserved person (Perfect Melancholy).

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Study Notes

Recognizing Personality Types

  • Understanding the four temperaments (Sanguine, Melancholy, Choleric, Phlegmatic) improves relationships.
  • Each temperament has unique social behaviors, body language, and communication styles.
  • Appearance/Behavior: Loud, talkative, exuberant, attention-seeking, always moving (wiggling, tapping, drumming), enters parties with enthusiasm, flitting between groups, hugs, kisses, and laughter.
  • Communication Style: Exaggerated and exuberant speech, embellishing stories, not always truthful.

Powerful Choleric

  • Appearance/Behavior: Hard to relax, sits on edge of chair, impatient with small talk, direct, assertive. If desired action is not clear, he will reach for it regardless of consequences (e.g., knock over centerpieces).
  • Communication Style: Speaks in absolutes, tends to see others as inferior, enjoys arguing, will prove a point even if incorrect. Uses phrases like "I told you so," "Watch out, you dummy!"

Perfect Melancholy

  • Appearance/Behavior: Quiet, unobtrusive entry, hopes to go unnoticed, reluctant to engage, often sits at the fringes, avoids attention.
  • Communication Style: Negative self-image, expresses doubts and anxieties about projects/tasks. Uses phrases such as "You like this old thing?" or "I don’t believe they really want me on the committee."

Peaceful Phlegmatic

  • Appearance/Behavior: Slow, relaxed entry, shows amusement at being at the event, sits in the most comfortable chair, possibly dozing off, quiet, almost blends into background.
  • Communication Style: Uses indifferent clichés in conversation; responses include, "What does it matter?", "It’s always been that way…", etc.

Applying Knowledge

  • Recognizing these personality patterns helps us anticipate and adjust to others' reactions in various settings.
  • Never use this knowledge to judge or label people; instead use it as a tool to improve social interactions.

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