Personality Plus Ch 3

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What characterizes the emotional expression of Popular Sanguines?

They are reserved and introverted.

They are emotional and demonstrative. (correct)

They prefer solitude over social interactions.

They avoid expressing their feelings.

How do Popular Sanguines typically perceive life experiences?

They see challenges in every situation.

They focus on negative aspects of experiences.

They maintain an optimistic and colorful perspective. (correct)

They are indifferent to their surroundings.

What do Popular Sanguine children tend to look for from an early age?

Isolation and quietude.

Seriousness and discipline.

Competition and rivalry.

Fun and games. (correct)

Which of the following traits is NOT typically associated with Popular Sanguines?

Heavyheartedness. Signup and view all the answers

What was Marita's notable behavior as a child?

She exhibited a consistent sense of humor and creativity. Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic is most commonly observed in Popular Sanguines?

They possess natural charisma that attracts others. Signup and view all the answers

How did Marita manage to create excitement among her friends?

By setting up a monopoly-style city with monetary transactions. Signup and view all the answers

What do Popular Sanguines tend to do in their roles as mothers?

Create a stimulating and fun environment for their children. Signup and view all the answers

What common problem do Popular Sanguines face regarding their short memories?

Difficulty in finding misplaced items, such as parked cars. Signup and view all the answers

How did Mary Alice gain popularity in her neighborhood?

By organizing a large birthday party with helium balloons. Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential drawback of the fun and games enjoyed by Popular Sanguines?

They may become overwhelming and misinterpreted, leading to confusion. Signup and view all the answers

What did the author do to attract help when lost in the parking garage?

Displayed a helpless demeanor to draw attention. Signup and view all the answers

What trait do Popular Sanguines exhibit that makes them the life of the party?

Ability to share colorful stories Signup and view all the answers

How can Popular Sanguines compensate for their poor memory for names and facts?

By recalling colorful details and descriptions Signup and view all the answers

What type of job would align well with the traits of Popular Sanguines?

Corporate trainers leading discussions Signup and view all the answers

In the context of family traditions, what creative method did the speaker use to remember her daughter's boyfriends?

By giving them nicknames based on job descriptions Signup and view all the answers

What behavior is typical of Popular Sanguines when interacting with friends?

Engaging in warm and physical gestures Signup and view all the answers

What happens when Popular Sanguines are put in a situation where they can’t hold onto their audience?

They become anxious or upset Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the demeanor of Popular Sanguines?

Wide-eyed and innocent Signup and view all the answers

What is a common activity that Popular Sanguines might plan before attending a party?

Rehearsing humorous lines to entertain Signup and view all the answers

What is suggested as a strategy for hosting a successful dinner party with Popular Sanguines?

Stationing them at opposite ends of the table Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic is commonly associated with Popular Sanguines in terms of their emotional behavior?

They are emotional and demonstrative. Signup and view all the answers

Why do Popular Sanguines often make good hairdressers according to the content?

They maintain enthusiasm while listening to clients' problems. Signup and view all the answers

How do Popular Sanguines typically handle new information or conversations?

They switch between conversations frequently. Signup and view all the answers

What tends to motivate Popular Sanguines to remain in a childlike state?

Doting from parents and teachers as children. Signup and view all the answers

What is a common issue when Popular Sanguines volunteer for tasks?

They often do not remember their commitments. Signup and view all the answers

In what way do Popular Sanguines express their creativity in group settings?

They generate exciting themes and ideas for projects. Signup and view all the answers

What is a notable behavioral trait of Popular Sanguines at social gatherings?

They are curious and want to be part of multiple conversations. Signup and view all the answers

What can be inferred about the attention span of Popular Sanguines based on their behavior?

They have a very short attention span. Signup and view all the answers

What does the phrase 'too much is never enough' suggest about Popular Sanguines?

They seek richness in experiences and expressions. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Popular Sanguine Temperament

Characteristics: Joyful, innocent, witty, humorous, optimistic, enthusiastic, creative, simple, emotional, demonstrative, love to be with people. See excitement in all experiences, repeat events in colorful descriptions.

Popular Sanguine Children

Early Traits: Innately seek fun and games, inquisitive and cheerful from a young age. Play with anything, laugh, coo, and enjoy people.
Example: Marita, the author's daughter, had an impish look, creative talent (coloring the walls), and a delightful sense of humor from infancy. Developed into a media publicist, author, and speaker.

Appealing Personality

Charisma: Popular Sanguines draw people in with their bubbly personalities and natural charisma. They often have groups of admirers.
Example: Marita created an elaborate city play with plastic bricks and money, attracting children to play.

Talkative, Storyteller

Circumstantial & Forgetful: Have difficulty remembering details, objects (e.g., cars), and places. Have short memories.
Helpfulness as a weakness: Can inadvertently attract unwanted attention through their friendly nature and colorful stories (losing a car in a multi-story car park).
Attracts attention through storytelling: Popular Sanguines turn everyday events into stories making them appear more exciting than they actually are.

Life of the Party, Memory for Color

Center of Attention: Desire to be the center of attention and have colorful and dramatic stories to tell.
Strong memory for colorful details: Excellent at remembering colorful details of events (clothes, unique situations) but not names, dates, facts.
Example: Author’s personal experience of losing a car in a multi-story parking garage, and attracting helpful strangers, whom she later regaled with her colourful account of the event.

Enthusiastic and Expressive

Emotional & Demonstrative: Optimistic and enthusiastic about most things. Express their emotions openly. Move, jump, wave, and wiggle during conversations, demonstrations, and activities.
Example: Author's description of an enthusiastic pastor who jigged during his sermon, and of a hair dresser who maintained enthusiasm despite the problems from customers.

Curious

"Know Everything" Desire: Always curious and want to know everything, investigate unknown things. It often gets them into trouble or unexpected situations.
Example: Curious woman who climbed onto a roof during a reshingling job.
Example: A Popular Sanguine child, given the task to prepare coffee but forgot to plug in the machine.

Always a Child

Childlike Simplicity: Retain childlike ways and simplicity even into their adulthood. Prefer the world of make-believe.
Avoidance of Responsibility: Often avoid settling down and taking on responsibilities

Volunteers for Jobs

Commitment and Follow-Through: Love to volunteer but often fail to follow through with the task.
Example: Personal anecdote of a Popular Sanguine who volunteered to prepare coffee but forgot to plug in the coffee pot.

Creative and Colorful

Innovative ideas: Constantly come up with creative and colorful ideas for events and projects.
Example: The author's Halloween party, which involved orange juice punch in crystal cups, floats and costumes, leading to an unexpected incident with juice and candy pumpkins.

Inspires and Charms Others

Motivational Leaders: Can inspire and motivate others to work and make them enjoy doing it. Often the idea-starter but need someone to finish the task.
Example: Ron's ability to inspire his fellow troops with a talent show, and effectively avoiding work tasks during the Korean War.

Makes Friends Easily

Outgoing and Friendly: Make friends easily. Start conversations with anyone.
Example: Conversation started in a checkout line about a church supper's bread.
Example: Making friends in the store's ladies' room and aiding a distraught bride.

Seems Exciting

Turning Simple into Spectacular: Unconscious effort to embellish any simple task into an exciting experience, regardless of whether or not it truly is engaging for other people.
Example: A desk clerk in American Airlines narrating the life histories of Hollywood stars.

Important Note:

The temperament is not about intelligence. Popular Sanguines do not have less intelligence than other temperaments.
There are downsides to having enthusiasm and seeking to be the center of attention.

Quotes

Proverbs 17:22 GNB (the only quote that is actually included in the text in question): Being cheerful keeps you healthy….

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Explore the characteristics and traits of the popular sanguine temperament. Learn how these individuals express their joy, creativity, and charisma, especially in children. Discover examples of behaviors and personality traits that define the sanguine personality type.