Personality Differences Stuart A. Umpleby The George Washington University Washington, DC

Myers-Briggs personality test Thinking -- Feeling Sensate -- Intuitive Judging -- Perceiving Extraversion -- Introversion

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FIRO-B personality test Useful in studying interpersonal compatibility Express and want Inclusion, control, and affection

Content vs. process Content is what is being said; Process is how it is said “Listen to the music of the group” Types of dependencies – Wilfred Bion –Fight or flight –Pairing –Dominance

Comment on the process “A few people are doing most of the talking. I would like to hear from others.” “Perhaps this conversation could be conducted after the meeting.” “This is an interesting discussion, but I would like to end the meeting on time.”