Personality

The Keirsey Temperament Sorter identifies these specific temperaments; Artisan, Gaurdian, Rationale and the Idealist.

The Personality types identified for the Keirsey Temperament Sorter are:

1) Those who speak mostly of their responsibilities and duties and of what they can keep and eye on and take care of. This personality is derived from the Gaurdian temperament because of some of it's characteristics, which are dependable, helpful, and hard-working.

2) Those who speak mostly what they hope for and imagine might be possible for people. This personality is derived from the Idealists temperament, The characteristicts being, enthusiastic, trusting their instincts, yearn for romance and seek their true self.

3) Those who speak mostly about what they see right in front of them, what they can get their hands on and they will do whatever works. This personality is derived from the Artisans temperament. The characteristics being, fun-loving, optmistic, realistic, and focused on the here and now.

4) Those who speak mostly of what new problems intrigue them and what new solutions they envision. This personality derived from the Rationals temperament. Characteristics being pragmatic, skeptical, self-contained and focused on problem- solving and system analysis.

I feel as though Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. exemplified all of these temperaments. His personality was one that was most favored by many. He seemed to be fun-loving, very helpful, enthusiastic about justice and focused on a better quality of life for all people. He was a very inspirational person.

After taking the Keirsey Temperament Sorter test I do agree with my scored profile because I am the type of person that is focused on the here and now and I am very down-to-earth.

I do believe that the Keirsey Temperament Sorter has a greater validity because the test gives a complete or well rounded profile of the person taking it. The site brings out that this test helps organizations and people to better understand themselves and others. The team that developed the test provided it to over 20 million people from 140 countries and 7 different languages. The Keirsey Temperament Sorter II is curently being used in Fortune 500 companies and Major Universities. It is also being used by the U.S. government and military.

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Ten steps for effectively negotiating the purchase of a used car would be: 1) Always go way below what you would be willing to pay. 2) Never act like you are in desperate need. 3) Always come into a lot as if you are only browsing and you are not really serious about purchasing a car. 4) Always be hestitant at whatever they offer, remember it is your money. 5) Be firm and confident when discussing prices. 6) Never let them know all of what you have to put down, if anything at all. 7) Make sure the vehicle you buy has everything you want, with or without extra cost. 8) Take care to remember the taxes and other fees involved. 9) Definitely know the cheapest you can buy the vehicle for. 10) Always make sure when the deal is done that you are happy with your decision.

Ten rejection lines used by women and men are: 1) I have a someone already. 2) I am interested in the other sex. 3) I don't date. 4) You are not my type. 5) I am busy doing other things in my life at this point. 6) I have a lot of children. 7) I have a child on the way. 8) I live with my parents. 9) I am too sick. 10) I am really not interested.

From this unit I learned about the unconcious mind, group influence and aggression.