Temperament Traits | Represents | Low Scores | to | High Scores |
---|---|---|---|---|
Novelty seeking | Exploratory activity in response to novelty | Orderly, reflective, tolerant, reserved | ↔ | Exploratory, curious, seeks challenge |
Harm avoidance | Worry in anticipation of problems | Confident, accepting of uncertainty and risk | ↔ | Worrying, anxious, unable to accept risk |
Reward dependence | Dependence on approval of others | Not influenced by others, objective, insensitive | ↔ | Needs to please, warm, attached |
Persistence | Industriousness of behaviour despite obstacles | Quitting, underachiever, erratic, unambitious | ↔ | Ambitious, diligent, perfectionist |
Character Traits | Represents | Low Scores | to | High Scores |
Self-directedness | Responsibility, goal oriented, and self-confidence | Blaming, ineffective, unreliable | ↔ | Conscientious, reliable, self-accepted |
Cooperativeness | Tolerance, cooperativeness, and empathy | Intolerant, unhelpful, opportunistic, critical | ↔ | Tolerant, agreeable, constructive, empathic |
Self-transcendence | View of self in relation to the universe as a whole | Impatient, proud, materialistic, practical | ↔ | Patient, humble, spiritual, creative |
↵aAdapted from Eley et al, 201747