Personalities

After reading the email about the complaint against the Type A narcissist, I thought I might briefly research personality types and a few disorders. This can be bad, for in this,( just like after reading a medical journal -once you've deciphered it) you find symptoms and signs that you yourself possess.

Let me copy some info for you;

Type A personality -

Insatiable desire to achieve their goals
Strong willingness to compete in all situations
Strong desire for recognition and advancement
Desire to multitask under time constraints
Above average mental and physical alertness

Have limitless problems with time. Irritable, restless with other's pace, high impatience at having to wait for someone, rage at having to wait in line, detests wasting time, drives over the speed limit, evades red lights, is 'hard on equipment,' always underestimates the time a job will take.

Have esteem issues, as they donÂ’t base their value on solid ground but rather on meeting standards. They value themselves and what they do by money. They spend or give money as a way of showing love or affection. In relationships there is a medium of exchange and of acceptance with others and it is money.

Is a perfectionist and of low self esteem. Getting dirty makes them feel cheap and worthless. They need neat surroundings.

Reluctant to share power/control/delegate, takes on more and more work, pursue more challenging tasks, plays hard as works, detests losing, plays to win even against children/friends, sets higher goals for self. challenging.concernedd with getting and having rather than being.

May deny emotion or not know they have any. They may feel guilty for having or showing emotions as this would take them away from the source of real value for them which is to meet standards like a perfectly performing machine.

Recreation only with friends from work better communication at work than at home organized hobbies work as a substitute for intimate contacts. Reading is all work related. Work late more than peers do. When awakened thoughts go to work. Live by deadlines and quotas. Creates unnecessary deadlines

Type B -

Relaxed
Likelier than a Type A personality to be patient
Creative and imaginative
Inclined to self-analyze

"B" type loves to party, travel and be part of groups, and is often the center of attention. They love excitement and are often impatient and demanding as a result of being a "high energy" type.

The "B" personality is as supportive of others as they are direct in their approach. Most people enjoy being around them or watching or listening to them "perform". It is very important for the "B" personality to be liked by others and can be easily hurt if they think someone doesn't care for them. They may take it very personally.

Type C -

The "C" thrives on details, accuracy and takes just about everything seriously. The "C" doesn't like "hype", rather, they want facts...Information from which they can verify the details and make a decision. They are very consistent in everything they do because everything has an order or procedure; thus they can be predictable at times and often very dependable, however, don't expect them to make a decision when YOU want it, as it will only come after THEY have checked all the facts and are satisfied that everything is correct.

They are deep, thoughtful and usually very sensitive. They enjoy know how and why things are the way they are rather than taking anything at face value.

You want to be right.
You research every aspect of a situation and consider every eventuality before making a decision.
You value your reputation for being accurate and logical.
You like systems and procedures that produce predictable and consistent outcomes.
You look for what could go wrong.
You read the fine print. You are a stickler for detail.
You prefer to work alone.
You have very high standards, especially for yourself. You can be a perfectionist.

Energized by...

Being right
Having access to information and data
Having time to investigate the problem, formulate a plan, and carry it through to completion
Being dealt with in a reserved, business-like manner
Being recognized and rewarded for specific accomplishments

Lose energy by...

Dealing with sudden or abrupt change
Being required to socialize, to deal with emotionally charged situations, and to disclose personal information
Lacking the time to process information or to evaluate consequences
Being criticized by people who don't understand the situation
Working in a system that lacks quality control or safety regulations


They say that no one is typically only one personality type, but rather a combination of several. I know which I fit under... I believe to anyway. Mine is A - multitask w/ some issues with time B - imaginative and self analyze to the point of detriment. As for C, I just don't like being criticized by people who don't know what they are talking about.

In my brief research, I also found hints how to get along with those of different types. I should have read such information about A & C personalities earlier in life.

So, are B's the only ones that think they have feelings or attempt to deal with them? Gee, that's great. :-(

Which are you? I know it's not the Myers Briggs, but I think everyone can take a stab to see where their traits lie. Or, just take the Myers - Briggs test.