Wednesday, December 3, 2008

This is who I am!!!


Ive thought about the diagnostic we did in class several times since it occurred. Could a simple test describe who i am? According to the diagnostic, I am a C-high D. This states that my personality type primarily constitutes conscientousness. This means that i work within a given environment, and overcome problems analytically and systematically to accomplish results. Also that i choose a more indirect approach to dealing with conflict. The second highest personality trait is described as dominance. This would describe me as the type who shapes the environment by overcoming opposition to accomplish results. Now, do these two personality types describe me. Surprisingly yes. I like to think about my given situation at hand and that's where i choose my course of action. When objectives are clearly defined i find it easier to perform. According to the guidelines, this and some of my other traits clearly constitutes a conscientiousness personality. I also see how i could have a high Dominance personality as well. I like to get immediate results for my efforts, love challenges, and making quick decisions.


Do i wish i were another personalty type. No way. I feel that knowing who i am and what i want is my deadliest weapon. I'm happy with who i am and that's all that matters. My personality traits have worked well for me so far and i wouldn't change it for anything in the world.


After visiting some of my classmates blogs, the validity of this test was reinforced several times over. One of my classmates by the name of Angel was labeled as a dominant type. After spending most of the semester listening to what he says, he would definitely appear as a dominance personality. He displays several times his ability to overcome opposition from the class to get results. My other classmate Sumandeep has a personality diagnostic identical to mine which is C high D. She shares the same understanding i have that we need to work within a given environment to ensure quality and accuracy in what we do. The last visit i paid to was to my classmate Herman. He had a Dominance personality to lead the way. The truth behind this was emphasised when he overcame opposition from the class to claim to 10 extra points for the second midterm. He spouted nonstop ideas to get his ideas on paper and ultimately the one that declared him the winner.


So after all this, i would say this diagnostic can generally assess a persons personality quite effectively. Although a persons personality cannot be simplified to the point where every aspect is catered for, it does get the gist. I give this test two thumbs up!!

6 comments:

qtdevil said...

Although we didn't work so much together, but during this semester in the group works, I think you are this type of leader. And I also agree with you giving it two thumbs up. I think this really work on knowing a person more.

Mike said...

Hey Paul,
Just from working with you a few times in class i can see that the test served you justice. You strike me as a person who thinks things through. And from working with you I know that you like your tasks clearly defined, but then again who doesn't. Moreover, I also noticed your dominant side in that your not afraid to throw your opinion out there during group work. I glad to hear your happy with your results, being that so many people are not comfortable in their skin nowadays. Best of luck in the future!

herman said...

man,.... why are your entries always this freaking long...everytime i read your post i had to control myself from closing the window...= =~
CD...who needs CD when we have MP3... =P

~SoNaLi~ said...

hey,

I wouldn't have thought that you would have a "d" in your personality type, I can see the "c" but after you explained it I can see it. i also agree that this test is pretty accurate I mean there might be a few overlapping parts but majority of it is correct.

Manuel Tito said...

For most i got to agree the test is valid. The test was able to capture everyones traits. But I also feel at times people might have more than one trait in which they are dominant in.

Anonymous said...

I agree with the test results. You always think through when solving a problem. You show dominant traits during group work; like being the group leader or be the first one from the group to run outside the class to see the lego. I am glad you are happy with the results of this personality test.