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) Calm … Alert Private … Social Efficient … Imaginative Competitive … Cooperative Adaptable … Systematic Relaxed … Expressive Reserved … Energetic 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  Dopamine LOW SCORE (Conservative) MIDDLE SCORE (Moderate) : willingness to try new things “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 : level of cohesion & cooperation “love/bonding chemical” 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!

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