Section 2:2 Your Personality
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Social patterns relate to how outgoing a
person is. An extrovert is a person who is very
outgoing and enjoys being with people, 2-12. This
person is usually friendly and seems to have a lot
of friends. An introvert is a person who is more
withdrawn. This person may be shy and anxious
about meeting new people. An introvert usually
likes to be alone or with a very small group of
familiar people.
All areas of your temperament—intellectual,
physical, emotional, and social—affect your
personality. Your intellectual and physical
patterns affect the way you approach a task and
complete your work. Your emotional patterns
affect the way you feel about others’ responses to
you. This affects your responses to those people.
Your social patterns affect the way you relate to
others.
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An extrovert enjoys meeting new people and going to new places.
Understanding Your
Response Patterns
Have you been able to see yourself in any
of these temperament patterns? The list in 2-13
identifies some characteristics of two types of
common temperament patterns. The first pattern
describes an aggressive, hard-working, impatient,
and competitive person. A person who tends to
respond in a calmer, quieter, and more relaxed
manner is described in the second pattern.
One temperament pattern is not better or
more desirable than the other. Each pattern of
responding has both strengths and weaknesses.
For instance, a person may be talkative and
enthusiastic. Sometimes that person may be
considered loud and obnoxious. A sensitive
person may sometimes be considered touchy. The
situation may determine whether the quality is a
strength or a weakness.