2_Working With Temperaments

8/2/2019 2_Working With Temperaments

1/42

ADVENTIST YOUTH

SOCIETY

TEMPERAMENTS

BYA.A.M


2/42

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)


3/42

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.


4/42

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.


5/42

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.


6/42

The Four Temperaments


7/42

What are the 4 Temperaments?

The 4 Temperaments areone window throughwhich we can seepeople

perhaps understandthem a little better

But there are many otherwindows


8/42

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

???


9/42

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


10/42

Typical qualities and behaviours

The Four Temperaments


11/42

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)


12/42

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.


13/42

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


14/42

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.


15/42

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


16/42

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.


17/42

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


18/42

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.


19/42


20/42

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


21/42

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


22/42

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


23/42

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


24/42

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


25/42

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


26/42

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


27/42

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


28/42

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


29/42

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


30/42

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


31/42

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


32/42

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


33/42

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


34/42

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


35/42

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


36/42

We all have all 4 temperaments in us, but indifferent mixes

with one or two being more dominant

What temperaments do I have?


37/42

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?


38/42

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!


39/42

BLENDS OF TEMPERAMENT


40/42


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)



41/42


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)

C l i


42/42

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.

2_Working With Temperaments

Documents

Transcript of 2_Working With Temperaments