Understanding Personality Traits: Neuropsychology in Leadership Assessment
Explore the Neuropsychology in Leadership Assessment tool to uncover insights into the Big 5 Personality Characteristics. Learn how neuroticism and extraversion impact behavior and leadership styles based on assessment results. Gain a better understanding of emotional regulation, social tendencies, and individual recharge preferences through this comprehensive evaluation.
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Neuropsychology in Leadership Madison Rose Buhre Senior Resident Assistant
Big 5 Personality Characteristics Take the Assessment 5 minutes
Questionnaire (7-point scale) EX: Calm (1), Both (4), Alert (7) 1. Calm Alert 2. Private Social 3. Efficient Imaginative 4. Competitive Cooperative 5. Adaptable Systematic 6. Relaxed Expressive 7. Reserved Energetic 8. Practical Curious
Questionnaire 9. Skeptical Trusting 10. Spontaneous Prepared 11. Stress Free Aware 12. Serious Animated 13. Traditional Original 14. Questioning Team Player 15. Multitasking Focused 16. Tranquil Empathetic
Questionnaire 17. Prefer Writing Prefer Talking 18. Focused Creative 19. Critical Accepting 20. In the Moment Planned 21. Steady Energetic 22. Quiet Outspoken 23. Conventional Innovative 24. Inquisitive Warm 25. Flexbile Organized
The Results - Explained So what do these numbers mean? LOW SCORE Range: 5-14 MIDDLE SCORE Range: 15-25 HIGH SCORE Range: 26-35
Neuroticism Serotonin : emotional barometer mood regulator LOW SCORE (Stable) Positive Descriptors: Secure, calm, concentrating, steady, unflappable, stress-free Negative Descriptors: Lethargic, laid-back, unresponsive, unaware, insensitive, tunnel- visioned MIDDLE SCORE (Responsive) HIGH SCORE (Neurotic) Positive Descriptors: Alert, aware, empathic, expressive, energetic Negative Descriptors: Tense, high-strung, depressed, neurotic, restless
Extraversion Norepinephrine : how individuals recharge adrenaline LOW SCORE (Introvert) Positive Descriptors: Private, reserved, serious, autonomous, prefers technology & writing Negative Descriptors: Reclusive, fearful, submissive, loner, eccentric, passsive MIDDLE SCORE (Ambivert) HIGH SCORE (Extravert) Positive Descriptors: Social, energetic, assertive, confident, optimistic, dynamic, animated Negative Descriptors: Aggressive, overbearing, loud, pushy, forceful, melodramatic
Openness : willingness to try new things Dopamine happy chemical, promotes exploratory behavior LOW SCORE (Conservative) Positive Descriptors: Practical, efficient, traditional, conservative, predictable, conventional, detail-oriented Negative Descriptors: Narrow-minded, closed, limited, misses new opportunities, lacks the big picture MIDDLE SCORE (Moderate) HIGH SCORE (Liberal) Positive Descriptors: Curious, imaginative, open-minded, tolerant, inspired, artistic Negative Descriptors: Impractical, unfocused, unrealistic, lacking in attention to detail
Agreeableness Oxytocin love/bonding chemical : level of cohesion & cooperation LOW SCORE (Competitor) Positive Descriptors: Independent, skeptical, competitive, questioning Negative Descriptors: Cold, rejecting, hostile, combative, argumentative, self-centered MIDDLE SCORE (Negotiator) HIGH SCORE (Cooperator) Positive Descriptors: Warm, friendly, trusting, cooperative, team player, accepting, amicable Negative Descriptors: Spineless, gullible, dependent, indecisive, unassertive, unprincipled
Conscientiousness Testosterone : How one best functions in chaotic situations LOW SCORE (Flexible) Positive Descriptors: Relaxed, spontaneous, multitasking, adaptable, relationship oriented Negative Descriptors: Unprepared, unfocused, lazy, nonproductive, procrastinator, irresponsible MIDDLE SCORE (Balanced) HIGH SCORE (Structured) Positive Descriptors: Dependable, focused, responsible, organized, productive, prepared, thoughtful Negative Descriptors: Compulsive, rigid, calculated, overbearing, workaholic, suppressed
How to Apply this Information Stop & THINK about how to utilize others strengths instead of viewing those traits as a weakness Honor people where they are at Work with people Change is still possible if any individual Requires PRACTICE!
Want to Learn More? Email me! buhr4721@bears.unco.edu
