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ADVENTIST YOUTH
SOCIETY
TEMPERAMENTS
BYA.A.M
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Everyday, there is one thing
that happens to us of which we
sometimes unconsciously dont
recognize:
We encounter people every
second (colleagues, customers,friends, relatives, family etc)
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Sometimes it ends up pleasant with
relationships been built; sometimes, thereverse becomes the case.
But sometimes, we wish the latter could
have been avoided. But if only we could be just understand
our personality and have some idea of
that of others, our expectation from ourencounters may have been met.
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It also defined it as:
The tendency to get emotional and excitedvery easily and, behave in anunreasonable way
This brings me what industrial psychologist call,
TEMPERAMENT.
The Oxford Dictionary of Advanced Learners defined it as:A persons nature as shown in the way they behave or
react to situations or people.
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In psychology, temperament is the innateaspect of an individual's personality, suchas introversion or extroversion.
Temperament is defined as that part of thepersonality which is genetically based.Along with character, and those aspectsacquired through learning, the twotogether are said to constitute personality.
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The Four Temperaments
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What are the 4 Temperaments?
The 4 Temperaments areone window throughwhich we can seepeople
perhaps understandthem a little better
But there are many otherwindows
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Other ways of knowing people
For example
Knowing a persons life story
Observing their relationships
Discovering how they think, what they
feel, what they want
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What are our temperament
behaviours?
They are our patterns of behaviour
the ways we usually respond
to situations They are instinctive or natural
behaviours, rather than learned
behaviours
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Typical qualities and behaviours
The Four Temperaments
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Fire (Choleric)
Goal oriented, sees thewhole picture
Seeks practical solutions Moves quickly to action Thrives on opposition Can be blind to their effect on others
Impatient with meetings
has quick answers Can create unnecessary work Good at thinking, judging and deciding (not
feeling, perceiving, intuiting)
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Fire (Choleric)
corresponds to the season of summer (dryand hot).
A person who is choleric is a doer and a
leader. They have a lot of ambition, energy,and passion, and try to instill it in others.They can dominate people of othertemperaments, especially phlegmatic types.
Many great charismatic military and politicalfigures were cholerics. On the negative side,they are easily angered or bad-tempered.
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Water (Phlegmatic)
Good at process
Mediates problems
Avoids conflicts Finds it hard to be heard
Has good timing
Needs deadlines Calm under pressure
Takes time but finds the easy way
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Water (Phlegmatic)
A phlegmatic person is calm andunemotional.
Phlegmatic means "pertaining to phlegm",corresponds to the season of winter (wet andcold).
While phlegmatics are generally self-contentand kind, their shy personality can ofteninhibit enthusiasm in others and makethemselves lazy and resistant to change.
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Air (Sanguine)
Provides positive humanatmosphere
Does many things at once
Does not always complete Gets bored when novelty wears off
Has energy and enthusiasm
Inspires others to join
Cannot say no Concerned with interaction and conflict
Does not easily know where they stand
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Sanguine
the personality of an individual with theseason of spring (wet and hot).
A person who is sanguine is generally light-
hearted, funloving, a people person, loves toentertain, spontaneous, and confident.
However they can be arrogant, cocky, andindulgent.
He/She can be day-dreamy and off-task tothe point of not accomplishing anything andcan be impulsive.
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Earth (Melancholic)
Schedule and plan orientated
Perfectionist, high standards
Detail conscious Persistent and thorough
Orderly and organised
Sees the problems, expects the worst Finds creative solutions
Resists change
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Earth (Melancholic) A person who is a thoughtful ponderer.
Often very kind and considerate,melancholics can be highly creative but alsocan become overly pre-occupied with thetragedy and cruelty in the world, thus
becoming depressed. The temperament is associated with the
season of fall/autumn (dry and cold). A melancholic is also often a perfectionist,
being very particular about what they wantand how they want it in some cases.
This often results in being unsatisfied withone's own artistic or creative works andalways pointing out to themselves what could
and should be improved.
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Strengths of a CholericThe Extrovert | The Doer | The Optimist
The Choleric's Emotions
Born leader
Dynamic and active
Compulsive need for change
Must correct wrongs Strong-willed and decisive
Unemotional
Not easily discouraged
Independent and selfsufficient
Exudes confidence
Can run anything
The Choleric As A Parent
Exerts sound leadership
Establishes Goals
Motivates family to action
Knows the right answer
Organizes household
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Strengths of a CholericThe Extrovert | The Doer | The Optimist
The Choleric At Work
Goal oriented
Sees the whole picture
Organizes well
Seeks practicalsolutions
Moves quickly to action
Delegates work
Insists on production
Makes the goal
Stimulates activity
Thrives on opposition
The Choleric As a Friend
Has little need for friends
Will work for group activity
Will lead and organize
Is usually right
Excels in emergencies
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Weaknesses of a CholericThe Extrovert | The Doer | The Optimist
The Choleric's Emotions Bossy Impatient Quick-tempered
Can't Relax Too impetuous Enjoys controversy and
arguments Won't give up when loosing
Comes on too strong Inflexible Is not complimentary Dislikes tears and emotions Is unsympathetic
The Choleric As AParent
Tends to over dominate
Too busy for family Gives answers too
quickly
Impatient with poorperformance
Won't let children relax May send them into
depression
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Weaknesses of a CholericThe Extrovert | The Doer | The Optimist
The Choleric At Work
Little tolerance for mistakes Doesn't analyze details Bored by trivia
May make rash decisions May be rude or tactless Manipulates people Demanding of others End justifies the means
Work may become his god Demands loyalty in the
ranks
The Choleric As a Friend
Tends to use people Dominates others
Knows everything
Decides for others Can do everything
better Is to independent
Possessive of friends
and mate Can't say, "I'm Sorry"
May be right, butunpopular
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Strengths of a PhlegmaticThe Introvert | The Watcher | The Pessimist
The Phlegmatic'sEmotions
Low-key personality
Easygoing and relaxed Calm, cool and
collected
Patient well balanced
Consistent life Quiet but witty
Sympathetic and kind
Keeps emotions hidden
Happily reconciled to
The Phlegmatic As AParent
Makes a good parent
Takes time for thechildren
Is not in a hurry
Can take the good with
the bad Doesn't get upset easily
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Strengths of a PhlegmaticThe Introvert | The Watcher | The Pessimist
The Phlegmatic At Work
Competent and steady
Peaceful and agreeable Has administrative
ability
Mediates problems
Avoids conflicts
Good under pressure
Finds the easy way
The Phlegmatic As aFriend
Easy to get along with
Pleasant and enjoyable
Inoffensive
Good listener
Dry sense of humor
Enjoys watching people
Has many friends
Has compassion and
concern
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Weaknesses of a PhlegmaticThe Introvert | The Watcher | The Pessimist
The Phlegmatic'sEmotions
Unenthusiastic
Fearful and worried
Indecisive
Avoids responsibility
Quiet will of iron
Selfish To shy and reticent
Too compromising
Self-righteous
The Phlegmatic As AParent
Lax on discipline
Doesn't organize home
Takes life to easy
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Weaknesses of a PhlegmaticThe Introvert | The Watcher | The Pessimist
The Phlegmatic AtWork
Not goal oriented Lacks selfmotivation
Hard to get moving
Resents beingpushed
Lazy and careless
Discourages others
Would rather watch
The Phlegmatic As aFriend
Dampensenthusiasm
Stays uninvolved
Is not exciting
Indifferent to plans Judges others
Sarcastic andteasing
Resists change
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Strengths of a SanguineThe Extrovert | The Talker | The Optimist
The Sanguine's Emotions Appealing personality
Talkative, Storyteller
Life of the Party
Good sense of humor
Memory for color
Physically holds on to listener
Emotional and demonstrative
Enthusiastic and expressive
Cheerful and bubbling over
Curious
Good on stage
Wide-eyed and innocent
Lives in the present Changeable disposition
Sincere at heart
Always a child
The Sanguine As A Parent Makes Home Fun Is liked by children's
friends Turns disaster into humor
Is the circus master
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Strengths of a SanguineThe Extrovert | The Talker | The Optimist
The Sanguine At Work
Volunteers for Jobs
thinks up new activities
Looks great on the Surface
Creative and colorful
Has energy and enthusiasm
Starts in a flashy way
Inspires others to join
charms others to work
The Sanguine As a Friend
Makes friends easily
Loves People
Thrives on compliments Seems exciting
envied by others
Doesn't hold grudges
apologizes quickly
Prevents dull moments Likes spontaneous activities
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Weaknesses of a SanguineThe Extrovert | The Talker | The Optimist
he Sanguine's Emotions Compulsive talker
Exaggerates andelaborates
Dwells on trivia
Can't remember names
Scares others off
Too happy for some
Has restless energy
Egotistical
Blusters and complains
Naive, gets taken in
Has loud voice and laugh
Controlled bycircumstances
Gets angry easily
Seems phony to some
Never Grows Up
The Sanguine As A Parent Keeps home in a frenzy Forgets children's
appointments disorganized Doesn't listen to the whole
story
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Weaknesses of a SanguineThe Extrovert | The Talker | The Optimist
The Sanguine At Work
Would rather talk
forgets obligations
Doesn't follow through
Confidence fades fast
Undisciplined
Priorities out of order
Decides by feelings
Easily distracted
Wastes time talking
The Sanguine As a Friend
Hates to be alone
Needs to be center stage
Wants to be popular
Looks for credit
dominates conversations
Interrupts and doesn't listen
answers for others
Fickle and forgetful
Makes excuses
Repeats stories
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Strengths of a MelancholyThe Introvert | The Thinker | The Pessimist
The Melancholy's Emotions
Deep and thoughtfully
Analytical
Serious and purposeful
Genius prone
Talented and creative
Artistic or musical
Philosophical and poetic
appreciative of beauty
Sensitive to others
Self-sacrificing
Conscientious
Idealistic
The Melancholy As A Parent
Sets high standards
Wants everything done right
Keeps home in good order
Picks up after children
Sacrifices own will for others
Encourages scholarship andtalent
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Strengths of a MelancholyThe Introvert | The Thinker | The Pessimist
The Melancholy At Work
Schedule oriented
Perfectionist, high standards
Detail conscious
Persistent and thorough
Orderly and organized
Neat and tidy
Economical
Sees the problems
Finds creative solutions
Needs to finish what he starts
Likes charts, graphs, figures,lists
The Melancholy As a Friend
Makes friends cautiously
Content to stay in background
Avoids causing attention
Faithful and devoted
Will listen to complaints
Can solve other's problems
Deep concern for other people
Moved to tears withcompassion
Seeks ideal mate
Weakness of a Melanchol
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Weakness of a MelancholyThe Introvert | The Thinker | The Pessimist
The Melancholy's
Emotions Remembers the
negatives
Moody and depressed
Enjoys being hurt
Has false humility
Off in another world
Low self-image
Has selective hearing
Self-centered
Too introspective
Guilt feelings
Persecution complex
Tends to hypochondria
The Melancholy As A
Parent Puts goals beyond
reach
May discouragechildren
May be too meticulous
Becomes martyr
Sulks overdisagreements
Puts guilt upon children
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Weakness of a MelancholyThe Introvert | The Thinker | The Pessimist
The Melancholy At Work Not people oriented
depressed overimperfections
Chooses difficult work Hesitant to start projects
Spends to much timeplanning
Prefers analysis to work
Self-deprecating
Hard to please
Standards often to high
Deep need for approval
The Melancholy As aFriend
Lives through others Insecure socially
Withdrawn and remote
critical of others Holds back affections Dislikes those in
opposition
Suspicious of people Antagonistic and vengeful
Unforgiving Full of contradictions
Skeptical of compliments
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We all have all 4 temperaments in us, but indifferent mixes
with one or two being more dominant
What temperaments do I have?
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Being aware of our temperaments can help us
to better understand each others and our
own behaviours to better appreciate and more fully use what
gifts we have
to appreciate our differences to find ways of bridging these differences
Where are temperaments useful?
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Temperaments can be hidden
By outside influences on us, (e.g. a verydominant parent)
By other factors such as depression, illness,hormonal imbalances etc.
We must avoid labeling others and ourselvestoo quickly. The temperament I think I see inyou may be a mask hiding your true nature
But look out!
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BLENDS OF TEMPERAMENT
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BLENDS OF TEMPERAMENT
There are twelve mixtures of the four temperaments,representing people who have the traits of twotemperaments, called:
Mel-Chlor, Chlor-San, San-Phleg, Phleg-Mel, Mel-San,Chlor-Phleg;
and the reverse of these:
Chlor-Mel, San-Chlor, Phleg-San, Mel-Phleg, San-Mel,and Phleg-Chlor.
The order of temperaments in these pairs was based on
which temperament was the "dominant" one.
A person can also be a blend of three temperaments. Theblends expand the number of types to sixteen (twelveblends of two types, plus the four pure types) or more (for
blends of three)
BLENDS OF TEMPERAMENT
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BLENDS OF TEMPERAMENT
There are twelve mixtures of the four temperaments,representing people who have the traits of twotemperaments, called:
Mel-Chlor, Chlor-San, San-Phleg, Phleg-Mel, Mel-San, Chlor-Phleg;
and the reverse of these:
Chlor-Mel, San-Chlor, Phleg-San, Mel-Phleg, San-Mel, and Phleg-Chlor.
The order of temperaments in these pairs was based on
which temperament was the "dominant" one.
A person can also be a blend of three temperaments. Theblends expand the number of types to sixteen (twelveblends of two types, plus the four pure types) or more (for
blends of three)
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Conclusion
Just as our faces are different, so also are ourpersonalities.
The knowledge derived here should be aid u inthe understanding of who, how and what theperson sitting beside you is capable of doing,saying and reacting to an issue.
But what is truly need to actualize a sound
relationship with your neighbor (customer,friend, Boss, Colleague etc) is TOLERANCE,SELF-CONTROL AND LOVE.
See you at the top.
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