Features of behavior, communication, attitudes towards people, objects, work, things show the character traits possessed by the individual. By their totality is determined by the opinion of the individual. Such clichés as the "soul of the company", "bore", "pessimist", "cynic" become the result of an assessment of the character traits of a person. Understanding how nature works helps build relationships. And this applies to both their own qualities and others.
Person Character Traits: Classification
Types of character are determined by the prevailing traits, which in turn affect behavior and actions. They can be considered in the system of attitudes towards work, other people, things, and oneself.
Work
- Industriousness-laziness. This "duet" can be both a character trait and express an attitude to a particular work. The constant feeling of laziness may also indicate that the person is simply not interested in the work in which he is engaged, but in something else, he will show himself better. Laziness can be a sign of lack of motivation. But excessive diligence takes a degree of workaholism, which can also indicate problems in personal relationships, lack of interests.
- Responsibility is irresponsibility. One of the most important qualities for an employee. A person who responsibly performs his duties, fails colleagues, will be a valuable employee.
- Conscientiousness - bad faith. Doing duties and doing it well is not the same thing. It is important for management that diligence is expressed not only in the mechanical execution of actions, but to bring results.
- Initiative-passivity. This quality is especially valuable for people who want to move up the career ladder. If an employee does not take initiative, does not generate ideas, hides behind the backs of colleagues, he will not develop in his profession.
Other people
- Closeness-sociability. Shows the openness of a person, his looseness, how easy it is for him to make acquaintances, how he feels in a new company, team.
- Truthfulness-deceit. Pathological liars lie even in trifles, hide the truth, easily betray. There are people who embellish reality, most often they do it because reality seems dull or not bright enough to them.
- Autonomy-conformity. This quality shows how a person makes decisions. Does he rely on his experience, knowledge, opinion, or is he led by someone and is easy to suppress.
- Rudeness-politeness. Anger, inner experiences make a person cynical, rude. Such people are rude in queues, public transport, disrespectful of subordinates. Politeness, although it refers to positive traits of character, may have a self-serving motive. It may also be an attempt to escape confrontation.
Things
- Neatness-carelessness. Creative mess or pedantic cleanliness in the home can show how careful a person is. You can characterize it in appearance. Slovenly people often cause antipathy, and there are not always willing to consider a wide soul behind the external absurdity.
- Thrift-negligence. You can rate a person by his attitude to the accumulated property, borrowed objects. Although this trait of a person is in the material group, it can also manifest itself in relation to people.
- Greed-generosity. To be called generous is not necessary to be a philanthropist or give the latter. At the same time, excessive generosity is sometimes a sign of irresponsibility or an attempt to “buy” someone else’s location. Greed is expressed not only in relation to other people, but also to itself, when a person, because of the fear of being left without money, saves even on trifles.
Own me
- Demanding. When this personality trait is pronounced, two extremes appear. A person who is demanding of himself is often just as strict with others. He lives on the principle "I could, it means that others can." He may not be tolerant of other people's weaknesses, not realizing that each person is individual. The second extreme is built on uncertainty. Man self-tortured, considering himself insufficiently perfect. A striking example is anorexia, workaholism.
- Self-criticism. A person who can criticize himself has a healthy self-esteem. Understanding, accepting and analyzing one's achievements and failures helps in the formation of a strong personality. When the balance is disturbed, either egocentrism or samoedism is observed.
- Modesty. It is necessary to understand that modesty and shyness are different concepts. The first is based on the value system, grafted during education. The second is a bell to the development of complexes. In the normal state, modesty manifests itself in moderation, calmness, knowledge of measure in words, expression of emotions, financial spending, etc.
- Selfishness and self-centeredness. Similar concepts, but the feature here is egoism, but egocentrism is a way of thinking. Egoists think only of themselves, but use others for their own purposes. Egocentrics are often misanthropes and introverts that do not need others, believing that no one is worthy of them.
- Self esteem. Shows how a person feels internally. Externally, it is expressed in the appreciation of their rights and social value.
Personality assessment and types of characters
In addition to the main character traits that are emerging in the system of relationships, psychologists also distinguish other areas:
- Intellectual. Resourcefulness, curiosity, lightheadedness, practicality.
- Emotional. Passion, sentimentality, impressionability, irascibility, cheerfulness.
- Willful Courage, perseverance, dedication.
- Moral. Justice, responsiveness, kindness.
There are motivational features-goals that drive the personality, determine its reference points. As well as instrumental traits-methods, they show exactly what methods the desired will be achieved. For example, a girl can manifest male character traits when she aggressively and proactively seeks a lover.
About what are the traits of character, put forward the theory of Gordon Allport. The psychologist divided them into the following types:
- Dominant. They determine the behavior of the individual as a whole, regardless of the sphere, and at the same time affect other qualities or even overlap them. For example, kindness or greed.
- Ordinary. They are also expressed in all areas of life. These include, for example, humanity.
- Secondary. They are not particularly influencing something, often arising from other traits. For example, diligence.
There are typical and individual personality traits. Typical easily grouped, noticing one of the dominant qualities or a few minor ones, you can "draw" a personal portrait as a whole, determine the type of character. This helps to predict actions, to better understand the person. For example, if an individual has a responsiveness, then most likely he will come to the rescue in a difficult situation, he will support, he will listen.
Character: types of positive and negative traits
Personality is a balance of positive and negative qualities. In this regard, everything is conditional. For example, jealousy is considered a bad property, but some psychologists say that it can be an incentive to work on yourself or improve your life. The curvature of the positive features, on the contrary, can lead to their transformation into negative qualities. Perseverance grows into obsession, initiative in self-centeredness.
It is necessary to single out strong and weak character traits, they often have to be remembered when filling out a resume. They are horrified by many, because assessing oneself is not easy. Here, a small "cheat sheet":
- Weak. Formality, irritability, shyness, impulsivity, inability to remain silent or say no.
- Strong. Perseverance, sociability, patience, punctuality, organization, determination.
- Negative. Pride, jealousy, revenge, cruelty, parasitism.
- Positive. Kindness, sincerity, optimism, openness, peacefulness.
Character traits are formed in childhood, but at the same time they can change, transform depending on life circumstances. It’s never too late to change what you don’t like.
