Running head: PERSONAL EXPLORATION
Personal Exploration
Jason D. Mickelson
ITEC 8000
March 07, 2020
Dr. Gary Griffith
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Personal Exploration
In taking the Personality Strengths Inventory and the Jung Personality Test, some
instances did surprise me on the Personal Strengths one, but not on the Jung, I thought I knew
myself pretty well, and seeing the results of the tests shows that I did not know my personality.
On the Jung, Introvert at 75% is accurate for me as I am more of an introvert than an
extrovert. Sensing being on the low end is a little surprising because of how I sense things. My
gut feelings are right 90% of the time. Feeling and thinking, at the 50% level, is accurate as I
think before I do something as will it hurt someone's feelings or even my own. I am a
judgemental person and this can be either a good thing or a bad thing in the situation. And it at
62% leans more of me being judgemental. I am fiercely loyal as the reading of the results state.
And I am very much unappreciated at home most of the time.
On the Personal Strengths Inventory, some did surprise me as I would not have thought I
would be that way. The ones that surprised me the most were:
Love of Learning. It is a tough one because of my learning disability of comprehension.
I have to re-read things four to six-time for it to sink in and to be able to remember it.
Honesty. I was surprised at the high 85%. I am an honest person but did not think I
would be in that high end of the percentile.
Perseverance. I would have thought this would be a little higher than 60%, as I am a
very perseverance person.
(The) Capacity of Love. I am a very loving person.
Now would I make the ideal CIO? More than likely would be a no with my personality
rated as ISFJ. ISFJ’s do not like supervisory roles as we would feel hurried and unappreciated.
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Appendix
Your Type
ISFJ
Introvert(75%) Sensing(31%) Feeling(50%) Judging(62%)
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You have distinct preference of Introversion over Extraversion (75%)
You have moderate preference of Sensing over Intuition (31%)
You have moderate preference of Feeling over Thinking (50%)
You have distinct preference of Judging over Perceiving (62%)
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Below are your scores for each of the 24 personal strengths. Each strength is scored in
terms of a percentage of the total possible points for that strength.
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Note: You should not expect to have high scores in every one of the strengths! Most
people have a few strengths where they score very highly, many strengths where they
score in the midrange, and some strengths with low scores. Your range of scores on the
different strengths is a reflection of your individuality.
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Similarly, you should not necessarily assume that the goal is to improve your low -scoring
areas. In fact, research suggests that you will be more successful if instead you focus on
using your key strengths—that is, your highest-scoring strengths—as often and in as
many areas of your life as possible. In other words, if you've got it, flaunt it!
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Strengths of Intellect
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Strengths of intellect involve using your mind and intelligence for creativity, learning, and
wisdom.
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Curiosity
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Curiosity is like a thirst that can never be quenched. This is why curious people are
always on the lookout for new and interesting experiences. They love to learn and will
never stop asking questions when they encounter experts in the fields that interest them.
Curious people are open to just about anything, and as long as it is safe, they like to try
everything at least once. They seldom get bored, love talking to other people and take
joy in even the simplest activities.
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Your score for curiosity is 40%.
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Judgment
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People who exercise good judgment are careful, reflective and reluctant to jump to
conclusions. They are flexible and adaptable and will change their minds readily if
evidence contradicts their previous assumptions. Individuals who rely on their judgment
to guide them are sober, serious and thoughtful in every circumstance, and they always
try to use logic and reason when making evaluations. They are steady in temperament
and pride themselves on their ability to stay calm and focused in stressful situations.
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Your score for judgment is 65%.
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Love of Learning
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Learners see the world as a giant oyster filled to overflowing with pearls. They live to
acquire new knowledge and love learning new skills of all types. They are systematic and
disciplined in their approach to the educational process, and that is why they make such
great students – and great teachers as well. Learners bring dedication and enthusiasm to
their ongoing attempts to gain greater understanding. Their need-to-know is a lifelong
condition, and that is why their interest in learning doesn’t decrease in the slightest
when their school days are finished.
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Your score for love of learning is 55%.
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Creativity
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Creative people see the hidden potential in every situation. They perceive opportunities
for achievement and expression that others easily miss. Artistic in temperament and
adaptive in their approach to living, creative people frequently use their imaginations to
explore alternative perspectives. They reject the traditional and the predictable,
preferring innovative and original solutions to old problems. Creators repeatedly surprise
their companions with unique and inventive ideas and suggestions.
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Your score for creativity is 30%.
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Wisdom
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Individuals with wisdom have an inherent ability to see the bigger picture. They
understand context and do an excellent job of explaining it to other people. As natural
humanitarians they love to pass their perspective and insight along to their fellow human
beings, and they are experts at showing others how to make lemonade out of lemons.
Individuals with wisdom are highly observant and always willing to listen, ready to adjust
their outlooks as soon as new information comes along.
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Your score for wisdom is 60%.
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Strengths of Self-Management
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Strengths of self-management relate to regulating one's emotions, thoughts, and
behavior to produce desirable results.
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Self-Control
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No one has to tell a self-regulator to be more careful or thoughtful. People w ith high
scores in self-control are highly disciplined, believe in a structured approach to living and
won’t sacrifice their long-term interests for the sake of short-term pleasure. Fully selfaware, they pay close attention to their own emotional and psyc hological reactions to
make sure they never lose their composure. Self-regulators set goals and stick to the
strategies they adopt to achieve them, no matter how tempted they might be to stray
from the righteous path.
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Your score for self-control is 55%.
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Prudence
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Prudent people think about consequences. They never make rash decisions and always
project their actions into the future, to gauge how their long -term life chances might be
impacted by the things they do today. Prudent people are cautious and restra ined and
won’t take unnecessary risks. When they do commit to a course of action, however, they
will follow it through to the end to see that it is done right, knowing that by doing so
they are increasing their chances of success. Prudent people can and wi ll act boldly, but
before they do they always have a good idea of what they are getting into.
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Your score for prudence is 55%.
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Courage
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Courageous men and women don’t let their fear run their lives. They feel that fear just
like everyone else, but their need to conquer it is stronger than its capacity to hold them
back. If they think a monster is hiding in the closet, brave people will jump out of bed
and rush over to pull the door wide open, ready to confront whatever jumps out. They
are not intimidated by difficulty or the possibility of failure, and will always stand up for
what they believe is right regardless of any opposition or hostility they might face.
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Your score for courage is 55%.
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Humility
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Humble people don’t like to toot their own horns because th ey see no need for it. They
are inner-directed, and consequently they don’t need the praise or affirmation of others
to feel good about their accomplishments. For these individuals humility should never be
confused with a lack of self-esteem. They do see themselves as competent, capable and
decent, but they also see those qualities in other human beings and don’t consider
themselves unique or special. Their humble personas are never fake, phony or used to
hide passive-aggressiveness; they truly have no desire to fool or impress anyone.
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Your score for humility is 70%.
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Perseverance
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If at first they don’t succeed, perseverant people will try, try again, and again.
Perseverant people are determined to finish what they start, and conversely they won’t
start a new project unless they truly believe they can complete it. In these individuals
perseverance is synonymous with stubbornness, resiliency and a never -say-die attitude.
Perseverant people are clever and have a strong practical orientatio n, knowing that good
intentions are useless without good strategies to ensure their ultimate success.
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Your score for perseverance is 60%.
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Honesty
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It is said that honesty is the best policy, and honest people never doubt that notion for a
single second. Looking beyond the convenience of the moment, honest individuals
embrace truthfulness as a philosophy of life. They take responsibility for their actions,
aren’t afraid to admit their mistakes and won’t play games or put on an act just to make
themselves look good. Honest people prize authenticity and believe taking shortcuts with
the truth will always backfire in the end.
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Your score for honesty is 85%.
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Social Strengths
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Social strengths have to do with relating to others and creating caring, rewarding
connections.
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Social Intelligence
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For people who demonstrate advanced social intelligence, other human beings are like
open books. The socially intelligent are experts at reading vocal tones, facial expressions
and body language, and they know how to interpret w hat is not being said, as well as
what actually is. They care a lot about how others are feeling, and they try to make
everyone feel better if it is in their power to do so. The questions they ask are smart and
pointed; they are good listeners and make goo d suggestions when others are seeking
guidance and advice.
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Your score for social intelligence is 55%.
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Capacity for Love
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For a person motivated by love, the quality of a life is measured by the quality of its
relationships. As parents, mates, friends and family members, they are loyal, dedicated,
tender and affectionate. Loving people always celebrate the successes of their friends
and family members, and they thrive when showered with kindness and attention. They
lead with their hearts and prefer to spend time with others who do the same. Loving
people are incurable romantics, in full agreement with the old adage that “love makes
the world go ‘round.”
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Your score for capacity for love is 90%.
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Kindness
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Gentle, caring, compassionate and unselfish by nature , kind people gain immense
pleasure from helping others. They are active and involved in the world around them and
can’t turn away when others are suffering or in need. Men and women motivated by
kindness are generous to a fault, wear their hearts on their sleeves and almost never say
no when asked to do someone a favor. They believe we have a responsibility to care for
one another, embracing the Golden Rule as the only sensible way to guide our thoughts
and actions.
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Your score for kindness is 65%.
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Forgiveness
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Forgiving others who have harmed us is never easy. But for some people failing to do so
in most circumstances is unthinkable. People with an advanced capacity for forgiveness
believe in second chances and know that everyone makes mistakes. They also know that
people who hold onto grudges harm themselves greatly in the end, and they aren’t
willing to pay the psychological price that a person must pay when he or she holds onto
their anger forever. Forgiving people are motivated far more by kindnes s and empathy
than by any negative emotion, and they are firm believers that time really does heal all
wounds.
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Your score for forgiveness is 65%.
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Fairness
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People committed to fairness believe in equal treatment and consideration for all. While
not unemotional, when issues of fairness are involved they are able to put their personal
feelings aside to do what is right. Men and women dedicated to fairness are incredibly
sensitive and aware of what is going on in the world around them, and they almost
always notice the petty injustices that others miss. They are uncompromising in their
refusal to sacrifice their principles for the sake of convenience. When in positions of
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authority they will never take credit for the accomplishments of co -workers or
subordinates. However, they do expect to be acknowledged and rewarded fairly for their
actual achievements.
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Your score for fairness is 75%.
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Teamwork
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‘All for one and one for all’ - that is the motto of team players, who are always ready to
share and cooperate when big challenges are on the horizon. Team players understand
team dynamics implicitly, and they know how to make teammates feel noticed,
acknowledged and appreciated. As individuals, team players don’t want to stand out from
the crowd. But they are competitive in the sense that they want to see their group
perform at the highest level, and they will celebrate team successes with happiness and
enthusiasm. As family members and citizens, loyalty and social responsibility mean
everything to team players. They are often quite active in charities and will frequently
volunteer for community projects.
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Your score for teamwork is 55%.
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Leadership
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Good leaders aren’t afraid to take the initiative. In fact they prefer doing so, relishing the
fact that others depend on them to step forward and take responsibility. Natural leaders
are highly-organized, resourceful, flexible and charismatic without being overbearing.
They like to help other people reach their full potential and have full confidence in their
ability to do so. They don’t procrastinate and never take anything for granted, frequently
checking in to see if their associates need assistance or guidance.
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Your score for leadership is 75%.
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Strengths of Joy
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Strengths of joy are related to the capacity to feel strong positi ve emotions and a sense
of higher meaning and purpose in life.
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Gratitude
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Grateful people notice the kind gestures of others and always take time to say thank you
– and to return the favor, if they can. In general, they are grateful to the world and the
universe for providing us with so many miracles and wonders. Their attitude is humble,
good humored and appreciative, and others tend to feel very comfortable in their
presence. When they become parents they do their best to pass on their sense of
gratitude to their children, seeing that quality as essential to healthy human
development.
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Your score for gratitude is 67.5%.
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Optimism
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Hopeful people are optimistic about the future, believing that solutions exist for every
problem. They aren’t passive in their approach to life because they know constructive
action is necessary to make good things happen. They always look ahead and never
behind, refusing to play the blame game or hold onto regrets. Hopeful men and women
see opportunities for success and self-improvement everywhere, and when they suffer
setbacks their inherent optimism helps them recover quickly.
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Your score for optimism is 50%.
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Humor
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People who like to laugh - and know how to make others laugh - are popular with almost
everyone. Jokes, puns and playful banter come naturally to these creative, fun -loving
men and women. They have few sacred cows and seldom encounter a situation where
they feel uncomfortable using humor to lighten the mood. They will tease friends and
family members as a way to show affection, and when they do make others laugh it gives
them a feeling of meaningful accomplishment. They also use humor to cope when facing
difficult circumstances, instinctively knowing that laughter is the best medicine.
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Your score for humor is 70%.
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Awe
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People who experience frequent states of awe have a keen appreciation of beauty and
excellence in the world. They are convinced that everything we need to find happiness,
satisfaction and meaning is already right in front of us, just waiting to be discover ed.
They believe our problems arise because we don’t follow our instincts, develop our
natural talents or listen to our creative inner voices.
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These lovers of beauty and excellence are excited by the great performances, insights
and creative accomplishments of their fellow human beings. But they are equally
impressed by the wonders of nature, and see themselves as part of a friendly and
endlessly imaginative cosmos.
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Your score for awe is 60%.
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Spirituality
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Spiritual people live in a universe filled with mean ing and purpose. They may or may not
be involved with organized religion. However, spiritual considerations motivate their
actions and help to define their moral beliefs regardless of the form their spirituality
takes. They see no contradiction between science and spirituality and are tolerant of
people with different belief systems or divergent philosophical outlooks. Spiritual people
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value community and enjoy working with others for the greater good. They believe all of
us have a role to play in bringing about a kinder, gentler and more loving world.
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Your score for spirituality is 55%.
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Enthusiasm
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Eager and energetic, people with a zest for life bring vitality and enthusiasm to
everything they do. Variety is often called ‘the spice of life’, but when enthus iasm is
present the equation is reversed - first comes the spark and then comes the variety, as
those who possess this characteristic see life as an adventure and will naturally seek out
as much diverse experience as they can find. Boredom is a foreign con cept to those who
live with enthusiasm, since they bring the fun with them wherever they go.
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Your score for enthusiasm is 65%.
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References
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Personal Strengths Inventory. (2020, March 4). Retrieved from
https://www.truity.com/personality-test/2142/test-results/16437552