1. Neuropsychology in Leadership
Madison Rose Buhre
Senior Resident Assistant

2. Big 5 Personality Characteristics
Take the Assessment
5 minutes

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. The Results - Explained
So what do these numbers mean?
LOW SCORE Range: 5-14
MIDDLE SCORE Range: 15-25
HIGH SCORE Range: 26-35

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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!

13. Want to Learn More?
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