Traits Flashcards

Question

Suppression | L4P14

Answer 1

Occasionally retraced downstrokes by upstrokes above the baseline - letters do not feel cramped Intentionally uses conscious effort to removes from his conscious thoughts desires or memories that are bothering them or are anxiety-provoking. Inhibits the expression of unacceptable impulses and feelings. Deliberately restrains responses in order to maintain an image of control

Answer 2

Middle zone letters that are smaller than average Writer focuses exclusively on a task while excluding all distracting influences and centers his attention with unwavering intensity on the problem at the moment. Concentration brings their thoughts into focus and they can take a line of thought and follow or through until the end. Likely to get a lot done in a short time because they do not waste time or get easily distracted.

Answer 3

Handwriting size that is larger than average Find it difficult to sit still for any length of time, needs a lot of elbow room, look at the bigger picture and find details difficult to deal with. Would hate working at a desk for 8 hours a day, likely has a short attention span, poor listener (too concerned about making their own impression/keeping the limelight)

Answer 4

Letters that decrease towards the end of the word Possesses the skill of of saying the proper thing without giving offense. Tactful manner of expression softens the impact of words and lessens the friction during social encounters

Answer 5

Capital letters that are 2.3 to 3.5 times the height of the middle zone letters The value a person places on themselves. Good self-esteem means wrote feels good about self. This engenders a sense of worth and respect that creates confidence and motivation for long term goals. It is the inner belief in the writer's own ability

Answer 6

Excessively tall capitals Exaggerated self-esteem. Self centered; tend to have an unrealistic and obnoxious sense of self-importance

Answer 7

Misplaced capitals Openly shows contempt for authority and refuses to be ordered about

Answer 8

Weight of the t-bar in comparison with the rest of the writing Writer knows what they want (goals in life) and take firm steps to achieve them, single-minded and self directed, believe in where there's a will there's a way is a prerequisite to success

Answer 9

Cupped t-bars that are not connected to any other letter Writer shrinks from responsibility, lack of conviction about goals/life, cannot or will not work under pressure, choose the easy way out or leave the real work for someone else when they cannot handle the stress. This is a matter of attitude rather than mentality

Answer 10

Arched t-bars that do not connect to any other letter Makes conscious effort of will to reduce or overcome a character trait or habit. With self-control the writer will restrain impulses, emotions, and desires if they feel they are detrimental to their image

Answer 11

Broad strokes and ink flooded ovals and loops Tastes are primarily physical and sensual, indicates someone who may be inclined to over-indulge in things that appeal to the senses to the detriment of everything else. Likely to have strong cravings for all things sensual (sex, alcohol, chocolate, etc)

Answer 12

Heavy pressure Special need for satisfaction of all 5 senses. Pleasure loving, intense, has an emotional reaction to to anything that stimulates the senses. Beauty in all forms appeal (paintings/symphonies/candles/flowers/bread/smoke/etc)

Answer 13

Arcades ligatures connecting letters in a smooth and efficient way Able to express self with ease, can change smoothly from one thought to another, easily can communicate easily through writing or spoken word, strings sentences in a logical sequence so they probably have language eloquence and elegance

Answer 14

Looped arcades structures - downstroke creates a loop that hits the baseline before it moves up as part of the upstroke Writer is apprehensive and torments self for no apparent reason, worries are unrealistic, imagination plays on anxieties and makes mountains out of mole hills. Worries if there is nothing to worry about

Answer 15

Shark's tooth formation - angle with a curve in it Skillfully manages people or situations in unscrupulous or underhand ways. Whatever the reason those on the receiving end of manipulation are unlikely to realize they are being manipulated

Answer 16

Not exclusive to any form of writing - has invisible chords connecting the last part of the previously disconnected stroke to the beginning of the next Writer is able to "feel" things that are not at all obvious to other people. "6th sense" and uncanny insight into other people's thoughts/feelings and anticipates what they will do gut feeling/hunches/read btwn the lines. Will surprise people with understanding their private thoughts or senses meaning in words that had been left unspoken