Mostly rational |
May be irrational |
Realistic |
Unrealistic, blind to reality |
Flexible |
Rigid |
Creative |
Reacts negatively to the unfamiliar |
Mostly independent |
Too much conformity |
Able to manage change |
Defensive, resistant to change |
Usually admits & corrects mistakes |
Over compliant, or separates self from mistakes |
Benevolent |
Overly controlling |
Cooperative |
Afraid of or hostile towards others |
Expresses self |
Proves self |
Seeks challenges |
Seeks safety of the familiar & undemanding |
Likely an open communicator |
May be evasive, holds back |
Seems better equipped to cope |
Less equipped to cope |
Quicker to recover |
Slower to recover |
Eager to experience life |
Less aspiration |
Forms nourishing relationships |
Forms toxic relationships |
More persistent in problem-solving |
Gives up rather easily |
Solves problems |
Worries about problems |
Takes risks |
Avoids risk |
Tolerates frustration well |
Easily frustrated |